$ 395-395 per hour
PRO
also known as Gene Richards
Virtual Consultation Available
Alvin Eugene Richards, III, Esq. (Gene) is an Associate at the Williams Law Group and devotes the majority of his litigation to Child Welfare (DCPP) matters. Gene has devoted 100% of his professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of Child Welfare (DCPP) matters, domestic violence, appeals, custody and parenting time, and post-judgment matters. Gene understands that your case is an extremely emotional and difficult time in your life. He treats all of his clients with the utmost professionalism, respect and compassion, while vigorously advocating for his clients’ interests and protecting his clients’ rights.
Prior to joining the Williams Law Group, Gene worked as a solo practitioner for over 5 years in Cumberland County, New Jersey with a focus on family law. Gene received his Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from Penn State Dickinson School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Penn State University where he participated on the mock trial team and was an active member of Public Interest Law Fund (PILF). During law school, Gene discovered his passion for family law while interning at the Centre County Court of Common Pleas for the Honorable Judge Pamela Ruest and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Gene prides himself on strongly advocating for parental rights and the best interests of children. His honest and straight-forward approach with clients allows him to create a logical and sound plan for every case, no matter how complex the matter may seem. He strives to achieve the best results for his clients in each and every case, standing by their side during some of the most difficult situations they will face.
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$ 395-395 per hour
Always
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2014
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
90 E Halsey Road, Suite 375, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
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Posted by Rachel | June 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Phenomenal Representation
I cannot sing enough praises about Attorney Richards. I was defending myself against an unsubstantiated temporary restraining order that included my child, from a different state. Gene listened, appealed to get me extended visits with my daughter, and ultimately had the restraining order dismissed. H...
Posted by Marvin | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Super professional
The office here was so professional and always kept me informed and was amazing definately would recommend them to anyone I know
Posted by Christopher | July 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Exceptional Attorney
In the fall of 2022, I retained Gene to represent my interests in a DCPP investigation that could have negatively impacted me in a complex, parallel post-judgment family matter. Gene was professional, knowledgeable, and effective throughout his representation of me, which concluded in the summer of 2...
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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
2019 - Present
Attorney, Williams Law Group
2014 - 2019
Attorney, Law Offices of Alvin E. Richards, III, Esq.
2020 - Present
Union County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
History & Political Science
2025
Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
2024
Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
2023
Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
English