When you demand excellence in legal counseling as well aggressive and effective courtroom skills in Richmond, Virginia, we are here to assist. Having handled criminal and civil trials, we can provide you with legal advice, from deciding whether to pursue litigation to the jury trial.
Mr. Domingo Rivera is an attorney admitted to practice in Virginia . He has tremendous knowledge and experience in handling internet & computer law criminal, traffic, divorce & family matters. Additionally, his excellent litigation skills and experience combined with his language skills places him in a unique position to be a valuable asset to every client he represents.
Domingo J. Rivera was the first attorney in the United States to win a complex jury trial involving Federal Copyright Infringement, music piracy criminal allegations. This was also the most important case of its type. Our client was alleged to be the leader of the most prolific music piracy group in the world. After five days of trial, the jury agreed with us and returned a Not Guilty verdict.
Mr. Rivera has significant experience as lead counsel arguing cases in court, filing pleadings, and negotiating settlements. He has presented cases at virtually all levels of the Virginia Courts system from the General District Courts to the Court of Appeals and in the federal courts. His caseload is primarily in the areas of internet & cyber law, criminal defense, domestic relations, and cyber crime defense.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Rivera completed his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, an M.B.A., and acquired more than seven years of business experience as well as over two years of legal experience. He is also fluent in speaking and reading Spanish.
As a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, he was entrusted with the responsibility for several complex high-tech projects. One of these projects was the construction of the Homeland Security Headquarters in Virginia , a multi-million dollar state-of-the art facility and one of the most important projects in the Department of Defense. In addition, Mr. Rivera also served as the Assistant Resident Engineer in Charge of Contracts at the Norfolk Naval Station. These positions of trust required Mr. Rivera to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.