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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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...enting Class certifícate because she “lost” it. Honestly, I’d felt more like I was sitting in the room all alone. She was not on my side at all. After losing the case she told me, more or less, to suck it up and not be all “woe-is-me”. I will never recommend her to anyone.

Sandra Rivera

Replied last August 16, 2018

A 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 Rodriguez | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

On 2016 was a bad year for me, when i was accused of a crime case that i did not do. After i did my research for an attorney to help me on the case , i decided to hire Attorney Sandra Rivera. When i met her i felt very comfortable with her, something inside of me told me she was going to do very good... on my case...Sure She Did. She was very helpful, i never needed to go not even one day to court, she always represent me , i never was afraid with her on my side. During the time that the case last she always kept communication with me until the day that we got the victory.. Im very greatful for her hard work..Thank You Sandra. I hope i never get into any problems with the justice but if it happens , i will hire Attorney Sandra Rivera again and again without any doubt.. Attorney Sandra Rivera shes responsible hard worker a fighter.. I RECOMMENDED 100% Para el 2016 fue un año malo para mi , cuando fui acusado d un caso criminal, del cual no tenia culpa. Despues d hacer mi busqueda d abogado para mi defensa , me decidi por la Licenciada Sandra Rivera. Desde el primer dia q la conosi me dio mucha confiansa, algo en mi me decia q ella iva hacer buen trabajo en mi caso. Dicho y echo asi fue..Muy buena abogada, nunca tuve q ir a corte ni un solo dia, ella siempre me represento, nunca tuve miedo con ella defendiendome. Estoy muy agradecido con Sandra Rivera fue muy responsable durante todo el tiempo, siempre se mantuvo en comunicacion con migo hasta el ultimo dia q salimos airosos..Gracias Sandra, Espero jamas volver a pasar por ningun tipo d problemas con la justicia, pero de ser haci volveria a contratar a la Licenciada Sandra Rivera.. Muy Buena Abogada responsable, luchadora y muy buena persona.. YO LA RECOMIENDO 100%

Posted by Hector | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

She was the Light at the end of the tunnel

This is my first time evicting anyone but if I had to do it again I will feel more confident knowing that I have Mrs. Rivera on my side. Everything happened as she said it would step by step. I have no words to express my appreciation for her fast and hard work, Mr. Hector Hernandez (Winter Springs, ...Florida)

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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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