Justin Rivera received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2007.  While at The University of Texas at Dallas, Justin was a student member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, a student member of the Pre-Law Society, and a volunteer for Green Spaces: Texas Trees.  As a result of his educational achievements, Justin was recognized by The National Dean’s List numerous times and graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude). 

In 2011, Justin received his Juris Doctor degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.  While at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Justin was a student member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a student member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a student member of the Wesleyan Innocence Project, and a student member of Hispanic Law Students Association.  Justin was honored by being a Dean’s Scholarship Recipient and recognized by The Dean’s List.  Justin completed law school at the top 23% of his graduating class.

While attending The University of Texas at Dallas and Wesleyan University School of Law, Justin worked for The United State’s Attorney’s Office as a Student Clerk, the Texas Wesleyan University Law Clinic as a legal intern, the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a legal intern, and Legal Hospice of Texas as a volunteer.