Stephen L. Richards

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Criminal Defense
  • 25% Appeals
  • 20% White Collar Crime
  • 10% Civil Rights

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

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Contact Information

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  • 773-817-6927
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  • 651 West Washington, Suite 205
    Chicago, IL 60661
    Office: 773-817-6927
    Fax: 312-781-9401
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Expundgement case”

Posted by: Kevin, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I am very lucky to have found such a great and knowledgeable attorney. I had a very sticky situation that needed legal representation in order to... more
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5 star rating

“Outstanding Attorney”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I highly recommend Stephen Richards. He is an exceptional attorney. He handled my son's case and was able to get him a retrial. Our first attorney... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Geneva Lynette Penson

Stephen Richards is known throughout the state as a first-class trial lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with him on more than one case and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Geneva Penson , Aurora (IL), About 1 month ago
Joshua Sachs

Stephen Richards and I tried two felony jury cases together last year. He is an excellent criminal trial attorney; knowledgeable, thorough, well-... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Sachs , Evanston (IL), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

26 years since Stephen L. Richards was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1985 03/06/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Lawyer at Law Office of Stephen L. Richards 2008–present
Deputy Defender at Illinois Appellate Defender 2000–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Brooklyn Law School JD 1983
University of Chicago History BA - Bachelor of Arts

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer SuperLawyers 2012
Kutak-Dodds Award National Legal Aid and Defender Association 2003

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Illinois Public Defender's Association

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 111 Legal Answers
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45 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
13 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Classes/Seminars: New Ideas for Jury Selection Illinois Public Defender Association 2007
The Admissibility of Expert Testimony American Bar Association 2003
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Capital Jury Selection Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2007
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