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Richard C. Southard

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Richard C. Southard
Former prosecutor specializing in aggressively attacking and defending criminal and DWI cases in NYC
5.0 star rating
Outstanding Lawyer, able to obtain desired goal
- physician, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
I would highly recommend Richard Southard.
- Thomas, a Business client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
  • 40% DUI / DWI
  • 10% Domestic Violence
  • 5% Federal Crime
  • 5% Violent Crime

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Richard Southard Law Office
    401 Broadway
    Suite 1708
    New York, NY 10013
    Office: 212-385-8600
    Fax: 212-334-8005
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Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin
  • Russian
  • Spanish

About Me

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Outstanding Lawyer, able to obtain desired goal”

Posted by: physician, 10 months ago.

Client Review: Richard Southard is an excellent lawyer. He is responsive, thorough, and accomplishes what he states he will accomplish. Feel confident when... more
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5 star rating

“I would highly recommend Richard Southard.”

Posted by: Thomas, 11 months ago.

Client Review: Richard is very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in a way that helped me understand exactly what our plan should be, and we were able to... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Vivek S. Suri

Richard Southard is an attorney who delivers. I have had the privilege of working with him on a sensitive and delicate criminal defense matter. His... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Vivek Suri , New York (NY), 10 months ago
Luna Chou

Richard Southard is a brilliant criminal attorney whose legal practice and work ethics are of the highest caliber. He has an uncompromising... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Luna Chou , New York (NY), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

15 years since Richard C. Southard was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1997 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal 2004–present
Owner at Law Office of Richard Southard 2003–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Brooklyn Law School Criminal Law Jurs Doctor 1996
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Legal Studies - Criminal Justice BS - Bachelor of Science 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Merit Scholarship Recipient Brooklyn Law School 1993

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Kings County Criminal 2011-present
Member Kings County District Attorney Alumni Assciation 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 17
Answers: 2,420 Legal Answers
112 Best Answers - chosen by asker
716 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
211 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 7 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
No Arrests in Assault afer 8 months NWA Online 2011
Strategies for Managing All Types of Crises Doctors Digest: Resolving Practice Dilemmas 2005
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Discussing Florida V. Samuels, (Millionaire charged in murder plot) Bloom & Politan: Open Court 2007
Discussing Marrero v. Tampa, (Family of slain police officer sues City of Tampa, claiming insufficient police department support led to officer’s murder by armed robber.) Trial Heat 2006
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Over 15 years specializing in Criminal Law. Call now for a free consultation

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