Suzanne M. Alves

Practice areas

Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Business Litigation, Appellate, Construction Litigation: Business, General Litigation, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Appeals, Litigation

Suzanne M. Alves, a dedicated lawyer with an unwavering commitment to seeing her clients’ cases through to their conclusion, serves the community of Sacramento, California, at the prestigious Alves Radcliffe LLP law firm. Boasting 25 years of legal experience, she leverages her profound understanding of legal proceedings and regulations to provide valuable assistance to her clients in a range of legal matters, including civil and business litigation, personal injury cases, and appeal hearings.

Having graduated with honors in 1992 from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, Ms. Alves went on to expand her academic horizons by studying at Charles University in the Czech Republic and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Following these enriching experiences, she secured admission to the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she achieved recognition by earning the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in entertainment law. Her dedication culminated in the successful attainment of her Juris Doctor degree with distinction in 1997, promptly followed by her licensure to practice law in California the subsequent year.

Dubbed affectionately as “the bulldog” by her clientele, Ms. Alves employs dynamic strategies that skillfully counter the opposing side’s arguments, adapting her tactics as circumstances evolve. Given the intricate nature of the cases she handles, her meticulous attention to detail and adeptness in gathering pertinent information significantly benefit her clients’ outcomes. In acknowledgment of her tireless dedication to her clients’ well-being, she has been honored as one of Sacramento’s Top Attorneys by Sacramento Magazine. Furthermore, her “Superb” rating on Avvo, coupled with a multitude of positive testimonials on the platform, attests to her exceptional legal prowess.

Beyond her legal pursuits, Ms. Alves maintains substantial affiliations with esteemed legal organizations such as the American Arbitration Association, the Sacramento County Bar Association, and California Women Lawyers. Her standing as a cornerstone of leadership within the legal community is underscored by her appointment as a mediator for the 3rd District Court of Appeals in California.