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Vincent Rivera

Vincent Rivera

Expirenced trial attorney in State and Federal Court.
  • Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, DUI & DWI ...
  • Kansas
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Biography

The reasons I chose to be a Kansas criminal defense lawyer are difficult to put into words.

It’s the feeling I get when I see somebody’s car pulled over and they watch helplessly as their property is searched. I wonder: was there a legitimate reason for the stop? Did they consent to the search?

When I hear on the news that a suspect is taken into custody, my first thoughts are: How did they get to be a suspect in the first place? Will they be intimidated into surrendering their rights? Do they really understand the Miranda warning? What coercive interrogation tactics will be used? Promises? Threats? Lies?

If a case does make it to trial: Will the judge and jury really presume the Defendant is innocent? What extra credibility will they give an accuser's testimony over the Defendants? Will the jury truly not use the Defendant’s silence as an inference of guilt?

If someone is sentenced to prison: What kind of person will they be when they complete their sentence? Once they have paid their debt to society, the stigma of being a ‘felon’ will forever haunt them, taking away their right to vote, bear arms and eligibility for countless jobs. Is this really in the public’s best interest?

These are my thoughts and some of the feelings that inspired me to become a Kansas criminal defense lawyer and continue to drive me every day to defend your rights.

Vincent Rivera,
Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney

Specializes in Federal and State Criminal Defense.

Contact us at:

Schlagel Long Rivera LLC
100 E. Park St, Suite 8
Olathe, Kansas, KS 66061
(913) 210-0844

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Cannabis & Marijuana Law
    Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
    DUI & DWI
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Additional Practice Areas
  • Jury Trials
  • Motion practice
  • Sentencing
  • Federal Defense
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
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Federal Court (Kansas)
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Federal Court (Missouri)
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Rivera Law
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Practice exclusively criminal defense in City, State and Federal court. As of 8/29/19, in private practice: approximately 10 jury trials, making career total of 21 trials.
Assistant Public Defender
State of Kansas Public Defender Office
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Practiced exclusively felony criminal defense through all stages of state criminal procedure, preliminary examinations, plea hearings suppression hearings, jury trials, bench trials, sentencing hearings, restitution hearings. Argued suppression motions, motions in limmine, criminal history objections, departure motions Maintain a large case load, with limited staff and support resources Lead council on 11 jury trials, 2nd chair on 1 jury trial.
Education
University of Kansas
B.A. | Psycology
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Washburn University School of Law
J.D. (2009) | Law
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Awards
Kansas Legal Educator Award
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Two-time recipient of the Kansas Legal Educator Award for presenting to Kansas Criminal Defense attorneys on challenging RIED interrogations, and law practice management.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Kansas  # 24166
Member
Current
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Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Current
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Federal Bar of Kansas
Member
Current
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Federal Bar Western Distict of Missouri
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Trial Skills, Intensive Trial Advocacy Progam, Topeka, KS
Washburn University School of Law
Taught trial advocacy to law students during a week-long course. This included individual feedback, mentoring, lectures and faculty demonstrations.
Police Interrogation Tacticts and Defenses, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Spring CLE
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Presented to Kansas Defense Attorneys on police interrogation tactics, and strategies to defend against false confession cases.
Trial Skills, Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, Topeka, KS
Washburn University School of Law
Taught trial advocacy to law students during a week-long course. This included individual feedback, mentoring, lectures and faculty demonstrations.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Rivera Law, LLC
100 E. Park St.
Suite 8
Olathe, KS 66061
Telephone: (913) 210-0844
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed