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%

Fees and Rates

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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 Luis | July 07, 2020 | Landlord & Tenant

Landlord tenant issues

I would rate attorney Rivera at five stars I called her many times about a landlord tenant issue I was having and she was always very helpful always took the time to talk to me and return my phone calls as well

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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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