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Sandra Rivera is a solo practitioner for The Law Offices of Sandra Rivera P.A. founded in 2012. Her firm, located in Altamonte Springs, has provided the Central Florida community with quality representation in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and landlord/tenant to name a few.
Sandra began her career in 2002 as an Assistant State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit in Orange County. During this time she prosecuted multiple cases ranging in severity from minor traffic offenses to sex crimes and child abuse and conducted over fifty (50) jury trials as lead prosecutor. She then chose to go into private practice with her trial partner where they focused primarily on criminal defense. In 2011, she decided to pursue her goal of opening her practice and has been doing so with great success.
Sandra is dually licensed in Illinois and had the opportunity to serve as an administrative judge for three years presiding over appeals to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
She is a proud 1999 graduate of Salem College, a liberal arts institution for women in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and of Florida State University School of Law in 2001.
Sandra is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Seminole County Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association and proudly serves as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for the Orange County Legal Aid Society.
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Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
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Licensed in Illinois for 16 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
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Posted by Archie & Faye | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
Very prompt on filling necessary paperwork with court; excellent follow up with questions and response to e-mails and telephone calls. Very professional!! We enthusiastically would recommend Ms Sandra Rivera.
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Irresponsible. No better than a court appointed attorney.
At first, I was convinced she could help me attain all of my paternal rights. I would ask questions to ensure I was prepared, but since the case took longer than a year, she simply didn’t care. She left me unprepared twice, making a film out of me in front of the judge for not presenting her with Par...
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Replied last August 16, 2018A lawyer's duty to keep client confidences has few exceptions and in an abundance of caution I do not feel at liberty to respond in a point by point fashion in this forum. Suffice it to say that I do not believe that the post presents a fair and accurate picture of the events.
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 Doug | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent!
Sandra was very knowledgeable about my type of case. Her communication was excellent - keeping me updated regularly, and she had great attention to detail to make sure there were no "open issues" that might come back to haunt me later. She also made sure my case proceeded expeditiously while achievin...
Sandra Rivera's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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
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 AssociationChairwoman
2017 - Present
IDignity SeminoleBoard Member
2014 - Present
Seminole County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2001
The Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Salem College for Women
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish