Alvin Eugene Richards III

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Alvin Eugene Richards III

also known as Gene Richards

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 11 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Parsippany, NJ
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family ... +2 more

90 E Halsey Road, Suite 375, Parsippany, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Alvin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 60%

60%
Appeals 10%

10%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-395 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 9 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2016

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Williams Law Group LLC

90 E Halsey Road, Suite 375, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

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Williams Law Group, LLC

830 Morris Turnpike, Suite 440, Short Hills, NJ, 07078

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Alvin Eugene Richards III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Desiree | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Principled

Dedicated, Perceptive, Strategic , and Knowledgeable. A Great family lawyer.

Posted by James | August 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Gene is the best lawyer for DCPP child abuse allegations defense

With my full gratitude to Gene's legal help and great outcome in my case of defense against the false accusation of child abuse, I sincerely recommend Gene to anyone who needs an expert lawyer on DCPP matters. Gene is the best lawyer that I hired on New Jersey DCPP matters related to the child a...buse allegations against me during my contentious divorce. Gene has been diligent and persistence in following up with DCPP to make sure that the proper legal processes are followed during the required investigation, and he has always been responsive and provided periodic updates by email or personal meetings. I learned a lot about DCPP processes by googling Internet and thought I knew enough about DCPP, but when I read Gene's rebuttal letter to DCPP's preliminary finding report, I was truly impressed by Gene's professional experience and expertise related to DCPP laws and processes, it is at a level that no layman can even think about it. Gene is a great communicator both orally and in writing, his rebuttal letter is very well written and convincing both from the legal perspective and fully based on the factual evidences. Without Gene's legal help, my son and my life could be totally different. Thank you Gene!

Posted by Keisha | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Trusted Advocate & Strong Legal Guidance for Non-Parent Custody

We hired Attorney Eugene Richards to represent us in a custody and visitation case involving a child we have been raising. As extended family members—not biological parents or grandparents—our position in court was unique and complex. We sought legal recognition and protection of our role that we've ...taken to provide the child with a safe, stable, and loving home. From the beginning, Attorney Richards was compassionate, thoughtful, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He understood the nuances of non-parent custodial cases and clearly outlined our legal options through a very emotional and unfamiliar legal process. Attorney Gene Richards has strong resources and works with a great team within the Williams Law Group. His communication was always clear and reassuring, helping us feel confident and supported. In court, Attorney Richards presented our case with professionalism, clarity, and strength. Thanks to his commitment and expertise, we were able to reach a resolution that ensures the child remains in a safe, nurturing environment with us and with consistent arrangements that respect the his needs. We are deeply grateful to Attorney Gene Richards and highly recommend him to anyone in a similar situation seeking strong, compassionate legal support in family court. He truly made a difference in our lives—and most importantly, in the life of the child we love.

Posted by Marty | July 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Highly Recommend Gene Richards for DCPP Matters

I am so grateful Gene Richards and the whole team at Williams Law Group and would highly recommend them for any DCPP related matters. Gene navigates sensitive situations with empathy and understanding while remaining focused on the end goal and advocating for his clients. Having knowledgeable, experi...enced council like Gene is invaluable when dealing with DCPP.

Posted by Alyssa | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A Lawyer You Can Truly Trust!

We’ve worked with this attorney on two separate occasions, and each time he has exceeded our expectations. He is honest, trustworthy, and incredibly straightforward—qualities that are rare and invaluable. He handled everything efficiently and with remarkable speed, making the entire process smooth an...d stress-free. He’s the lawyer we trust and will always choose, and we highly recommend him to anyone in need of reliable legal representation.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2022

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2021

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Williams Law Group

2014 - 2019

Attorney, Law Offices of Alvin E. Richards, III, Esq.

Associations

2020 - Present

Union County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Pennsylvania State University

History & Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

Rutgers Law - Family Law Class

Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

2024

Rutgers Law - Family Law Class

Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

2023

Rutgers Law -Family Law Class

Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

Languages

English

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