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Jordan B Rickards
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About Jordan
Biography
Jordan B. Rickards, Esq. combines courtroom advocacy with public service and legal education. As principal of The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards, Esq., LLC, he represents clients across central New Jersey in family law, criminal defense, and plaintiff matters, having handled thousands of cases at municipal, superior, and federal levels. A frequent CLE presenter and mock-trial judge, Jordan mentors law students and delivers seminars on municipal domestic violence practice. His honors include Super Lawyers (2020–2025) and a 2019 Rising Star designation; in 2021 the New Jersey Supreme Court appointed him to District Ethics Committee VIII. Jordan’s public roles include Municipal Court Prosecutor for multiple jurisdictions, prior service as a public defender and Middlesex County assistant prosecutor, leadership on local ethics and educational boards, pro bono work with Central Jersey Legal Services, and guest editorials for The Star-Ledger. He is active in the Middlesex County, New Jersey State, and American Bar Associations, the Federalist Society, and is a member of American Mensa.
Former prosecutor Jordan B. Rickards can help you with your legal matter.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
21 years
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards, Esq., LLC
Fax
196 Riva Ave., P.O. Box 382, Milltown, NJ, 08850-0382
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Jordan B Rickards's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
18 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent at Understanding and Solving Complex Matters
Jordan’s ability to articulatorily handle complex legal and other matters is flawless. I would recommend Jordan to any person experiencing a complex situation. Jordan’s knowledge and experience tops all others. Jordan’s distinguished career at the Prosecutors Office, Attorney General’s Office and cou...
Posted by M & J | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent, Knowledgable and Dedicated to Serving His Clients
During our initial consultation with Jordan, my husband and I had complete confidence and faith in Jordan's experience and knowledge of family law. He took the time to understand the background of our 10+ year struggle in family court with my husband's "challenging" ex. Jordan provided solid advice...
Posted by Kelsy | April 19, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly recommended
Mr. Rickards helped me with a letting a suspended driver operate my vehicle ticket. It was a very harsh ticket and could of resulted in 6 mo license suspension. I contacted many lawyers, in which they all said they could possibly get the ticket dismissed. Mr. Rickards was the only one who said he wou...
Jordan B Rickards's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jordan and I were adversaries in a matter that included complex jurisdictional issues. He was a fierce advocate for his client yet also practical and professional."
"Jordan is a brilliant attorney who fights for his clients. He is well prepared and ready for any challenge in the courtroom. I highly endorse this attorney."
"An attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. Knows the law, and knows how to advocate! I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jordan is a bright and respected attorney, who relates with his clients and provides them no-nonsense advice and counsel. I recommend him highly."
"I met Jordon as an adversary where he quickly earned my respect as an intelligent attorney committed to his client and fundamental fairness. Since then, I have routinely seen him in court; skillfully advocating well reasoned, well written and ultimately deservedly achieved excellent results for his clients. I strongly endorse Jordon accordingly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jordan Rickards is one of the smartest and most efficient attorneys I have had the pleasure to know and work with over the years. As a former assistant prosecutor, he knows the courts well and routinely gets the best results for his clients. He is also skilled in the areas of personal injury and family law. Call him for your next legal matter."
"Simply said Jordan is a great lawyer, repeat GREAT LAWYER, need I say more. I endorse him 100%."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has an attention to detail like no other."
"I endorse this lawyer because Jordan is a very intelligent attorney. I've known him for a decade since he worked in the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office handling their juvenile delinquencies division. Since Jordan went out on his own in about 2008 or so, many attorneys I know have gone to him for help with their legal research and writing work including myself. He is knowledgeable and experienced and his clients do well in retaining his services."
"I endorse Jordan. He has considerable experience in the criminal law area, both in his current practice and in connection with his prior position."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
General practice lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
General practice lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Real estate lawyer
Mediation lawyer
Family lawyer
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
General practice lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Criminal Law 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2013
Nominated for County Freeholder, Middlesex County Republican Organization
2013
Endorsed for County Freeholder, The Home News and Tribune
2011
Nominated for State Senate, Middlesex County Republican Organization
2011
Nominated for State Senate, Somerset County Republican Organization
2010
Nominated for County Freeholder, Middlesex County Republican Organization
2010
Endorsed for the County Freeholder, The Home News and Tribune
2009
Nominated for Township Council, North Brunswick Republican Organization
2004
Cum Laude, Washington and Lee University
2001
Academic scholarship, Washington and Lee University
2001
Magna Cum Laude, Liberty University
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner Operator, The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards
2016 - 2016
Ethics Board Attorney, Township of Old Bridge
2016 - 2016
Public Defender, Borough of South River
2014 - 2016
Public Defender, East Brunswick
2005 - 2009
Assistant Prosecutor, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Superior Court Of Nj, Middlesex Vicinage
2002 - 2002
Legal Assistant, Attorney General of New Jersey
Associations
2014 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
MensaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$1 million settlement
$100,000
$150,000 arbitration award
$72,500 settlement
$50,000 settlement
$224,000 judgment
Dismissed
Education
2004
J.D.
2001
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2020
Domestic Violence
Publications
2015
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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06 Feb 2015