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Choose A Defense Team With The Experience To Make The Right Moves

Your future is on the line.

AWARD-WINNING LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN COOK COUNTY AND NORTHERN ILLINOIS SINCE 1985

A Seasoned Defense When The Stakes Are High

If you are looking for seasoned defense attorneys with the experience to make the right moves in your felony case, you have come to the right place. The father and son team of Stephen L. Richards and Joshua S.M. Richards has a combined 52 years of trial and appellate experience.

Stephen L. Richards, the leading criminal appellate attorney in Illinois, has won seven out of nine of his appeals in the Illinois Supreme Court, and has won reversals for clients in twelve murder cases. He is the winner of the 2003 Defender Prize awarded by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association as that year’s leading public defender. He has been a member of Super Lawyers since 2012.

Joshua S.M. Richards is both Stephen L. Richards’s regular trial partner, and a rising star in his own right. A licensed engineer, he brings unparalleled knowledge of complex issues such as DNA, firearms, fingerprints, and cellphones. Working as a team, the two lawyers regularly fight, and win, jury trials in Cook County and throughout Illinois.

Face The Music With Confidence

Chicago’s law enforcement officers have a long history of overstepping their legal boundaries. It may be the 21st century, but wrongful arrests and convictions still happen every day. Intimidation is the name of the game. It is understandable that you might think the prosecutors are on your side if you only cooperate with them. They are not on your side. You have a right to keep silent until you have an attorney by your side. Embrace that right and call the Law Office of Stephen L. Richards any time, night or day. We take strong action for victims of civil rights violations.

Throughout an intense career that has spanned more than 35 years, the energy and efforts of our founding attorney, Stephen L. Richards, have been focused specifically on criminal law in Chicago and northern Illinois. If you are contending with an arrest or investigation for suspicion of a criminal offense, our attorneys will listen to your side of the circumstances. We will help you understand the charges you are facing, clearly explain your legal options and be by your side so you can confidently stand before prosecutors.

Notable Results

Accusation: Attempted First-Degree Murder

Facing: 30 years in prison at 85%

Result: Post-conviction petition granted

Conviction: First-Degree Murder

Sentence: 47 years in prison

Result: Conviction reversed outright; defendant released

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An Intelligent Defense Team With Aggressive Strategies

Murder defense attorney Stephen L. Richards’ ability to skillfully navigate Illinois’ complicated criminal justice system has earned him a national award for excellence in criminal defense, the Defender Prize. He has also been listed in Chicago’s Super Lawyers list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys consecutively since 2012. Fewer than five percent of Chicago defense attorneys will make this list. He holds a 10.0 rating on Avvo, the highest rating available on the lawyer-rating site.

Do not hesitate to call the Law Office of Stephen L. Richards in Chicago at 773-817-6927 for a free consultation when you are facing any type of felony charge, including white collar offenses or when you believe you are a victim of police brutality and other civil rights violations. If you prefer, you may send us an online inquiry to arrange for a consultation.

The Law Office of Stephen L. Richards has a well-established reputation for seeking justice and upholding people’s rights.