Sandra Rivera

Sandra Rivera

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family

About Sandra

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Misdemeanor/felony, juvenile, traffic. Specializing in defense of sex crimes.

23 years

50%
Landlord or Tenant 40%

Evictions, security deposit disputes, 3 and 7 day notices.

15 years

40%
Family 10%

16 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

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Sandra Rivera's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dale | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Awesome service

Sandra was very helpful and honest from the beginning. She explained possible outcomes and how long everything would take. It took a long time for my case to be resolved but I was always contacted by her to follow up and let me know next step. I recommended to a friend and he was also very happy with... her service and results. I wish I knew more professionals like Sandra. A+

Posted by Flora | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Attorney

This attorney helped me and my family be reunited. She did what she said she would, was focused, driven, and so compassionate and understanding. She truly let me know what was going on and communicated what the outcomes could be. But it is apparent that she has a handle on things and knows the ins an...d outs of the justice system with having such ample experience. I highly recommend attorney Rivera to anyone seeking justice for their loved one. Thank you Sandra. You have made my family as well as myself, whole again.

Posted by Ted | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you for everything

Sandra Rivera has helped me in so many ways. From beginning to the end she has been there for me answering all of my questions. Getting back to me promptly and professionally. Her advice has helped to win my case. She is a wealth of information and would be more than happy referring her to anyone....

Posted by Scarlin | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Excelent Landlord/Tenant Evictions

Ms. Rivera handled evictions in my apartment complex for almost 3 years with no issues what so ever. She was helpful, reachable, very knowledgable & processed our filings quickly. She was able to handle a very particular case that was everything but a normal eviction process for us, in terms making i...t drag on for months and requiring multiple court appearances, in which she was great with advising what documentation to bring to court and advising us on what to expect in court. On the day of the trial with her guidance we were prepared and had all the documentation to prove our case resulting in a judgment in our favor. In my 10 years of property management experience I can say that Ms. Rivera is the best eviction attorney I came across in Orange County and I would continue to use her services in the future whenever needed.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Landlord Tenant Dispute

We recently relocated from a different area, and had high utility bills that our complex was responsible for, and did not want to be held accountable. Sandra, was extremely empathetic,helpful, words can describe what a relief I felt as a new mother to her kind reassuring words that all will be well. ...I thank god for Attorneys like her that are in this business for the genuine concern of justice for all. I recommend this Attorney all the way thats how convinced and pleased I was with her attention to every detail of my case.

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Amir Ladan

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Sandra when she was a prosecutor at the State Attorney's Office in Orlando. She is a skilled lawyer and my go-to attorney for all landlord-tenant matters. Not only is she a good attorney, but she genuinely cares for her clients and it shows in how she handles their cases. I recommend her without reservation."

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Joseph Sternberg

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Rivera and I were opposing parties on a matter. She was professional, fair and easy to work with—something rare in our profession. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney 9th Circuit

2012 - 2023

Principal, Law Offices of Sandra Rivera, PA

2002 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 9th Circuit

Associations

2018 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Chairwoman

2017 - Present

IDignity Seminole

Board Member

2014 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Salem College for Women

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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