Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kaufman, Texas
At The Rivera Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing clients with a thorough understanding of the law while striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for their cases. Our practice focuses on family law, general litigation, estate planning, and social security benefits, serving individuals in Dallas County and Kaufman County. We recognize the emotional and financial challenges legal matters can create, which is why we offer free 30-minute consultations on Thursdays to help alleviate some of these burdens. Our team approaches every case with compassion and professionalism, ensuring clients receive honest assessments and clear guidance throughout the legal process. We prioritize accessibility and transparency, offering document drafting services for clients who may not be able to afford full representation.With offices in Kaufman, Texas, we serve communities including Dallas, Garland, Irving, and Terrell, maintaining a commitment to local needs. Our founder, Justin Rivera, brings extensive legal experience from roles at the U.S. Attorneys Office, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and legal clinics, ensuring a foundation of practical expertise. We adhere to strict professional standards while emphasizing client education and empowerment. Our services are designed to address both complex legal challenges and preventative planning, from divorce proceedings to estate documentation. Through a combination of direct representation and self-help resources, we aim to make legal solutions more accessible to all clients.
Services
Family Law
General Litigation
Estate Planning
Social Security Benefits
Document Drafting
Highlights and features
- We offer free 30-minute consultations for family law matters on Thursdays
- Our practice combines litigation experience with preventative legal planning
- We serve multiple counties including Dallas and Kaufman
- Document drafting services reduce costs for self-represented clients
- Attorney Justin Rivera brings federal agency and clinic experience
What people say
Compassionate representation
Free Thursday consultations
Local community focus
Document drafting assistance
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles uncontested and contested divorces, child custody arrangements, support calculations, and parental rights modifications. We guide clients through emotionally challenging matters while protecting their interests. Services include grandparent visitation rights and prenuptial agreements.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, medical powers of attorney, and advanced directives. Our services ensure your healthcare and financial wishes are honored through documents like HIPAA authorizations and guardianship declarations.
Social Security
We assist with Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance applications. Our representation helps clients navigate complex federal programs to secure essential benefits for qualifying individuals.
Document Drafting
For cost-conscious clients, we offer document drafting services that help avoid common legal errors. This includes preparing essential family law documents while ensuring proper legal language and required provisions.
General Litigation
Our litigation services cover landlord-tenant disputes, small business contracts, and residential lease agreements. We represent clients in various civil matters requiring courtroom advocacy and settlement negotiations.
People
Justin Rivera
Attorney & Owner
Justin Rivera graduated magna cum laude from The University of Texas at Dallas and earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He gained experience through internships at the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Legal Hospice of Texas before founding his practice.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorces, child custody, support calculations, parental rights modifications, and related matters including grandparent visitation rights and name changes.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free 30-minute family law consultations every Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM on a pro bono basis.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Dallas County and Kaufman County, including communities like Garland, Irving, Terrell, and Mesquite.
Can you help with estate planning documents?
Yes, we prepare wills, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and other essential estate planning documents to protect your future wishes.
What are document drafting services?
These services help clients create accurate legal documents without full representation, reducing costs while maintaining proper legal formatting and requirements.
