$ 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
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
90 E Halsey Road, Suite 375, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
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Posted by Jennifer | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
The most exceptional Family Lawyer and rising star.
Mr. Richards is not just exceptional at what he does he’s extremely knowledgeable. I hired Mr. Richards for a case I had with Dcpp. From the moment I hired Mr. Richards he dived in and seen all the things that were not making sense. There was never a time that I could not reach him either by phone or...
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...
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 ...
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