Former federal prosecutor Richard Rice gives you the best chance of preserving your freedom.Former federal prosecutor Richard Rice gives you the best chance of preserving your freedom.Former federal prosecutor Richard Rice gives you the best chance of preserving your freedom.
Former federal prosecutor Richard Rice is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney. One of the most critical ways to defend a criminal case and demonstrate a client's innocence is knowing what the police should or could have done differently. As a former federal prosecutor, Richard Rice gives you an advantage that other lawyers will not. Do not miss out on the opportunity to get the best result in your case.
Richard Rice has successfully defended clients charged with the full spectrum of federal and state crimes, including fraud, drug trafficking, health care fraud, public corruption, firearm offenses, bank robberies, and internet crimes. Richard Rice specializes in cases involving electronic and communications surveillance, such as wiretap cases. Upon graduation from law school, Richard Rice was an officer in the United States Navy JAG and had an acquittal rate of over 80% in contested cases.
Practice areas
28 years
Former federal prosecutor specializing in federal criminal defense, including grand jury and administrative investigations
28 years
28 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
The Rice Law Firm, LLC
3151 Maple Drive NE
Atlanta, GA, 30305
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2004 | 04/17/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1999 | 02/26/2021 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1994 | 02/13/2017 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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SuperLawyer -- Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Legal Elite -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Trend Magazine | 2016 |
SuperLawyer -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 10 Trial Lawyer | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Legal Elite -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Trend Magazine | 2014 |
SuperLawyer -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Legal Elite -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Business Trend | 2013 |
Legal Elite -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Trend Magazine | 2012 |
Legal Elite -- Criminal Defense | Georgia Trend Magazine | 2011 |
Director's Award | U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration | 2007 |
Navy Commendation Medal | U.S. Navy | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Assistant United States Attorney | United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia | 2003 - 2008 |
Trial Attorney | United States Department of Justice | 2002 - 2003 |
Associate | Hunton & Williams | 2000 - 2002 |
Associate | Kirkland & Ellis | 1998 - 2000 |
Lieutenant Commander | U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps | 1994 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Federal Bar Association (Atlanta Chapter) | N/A | |
United States Supreme Court Bar | N/A | |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia | N/A | |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia | N/A |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia | N/A | |
Mensa International | Member | N/A |
The American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
The Atlanta Bar | Member | N/A |
The Lawyers Club of Atlanta | Member | N/A |
The Sorin Society of the University of Notre Dame | Member | N/A |
The Army Navy Club of Washington, D.C. | Member | N/A |
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Notre Dame University | JD - Law Degree | 1994 |
University of Georgia, Athens | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education | White Collar Crime | 2013 |
CLE | Defending against Wiretaps, Consensual Monitoring and Otehr Undercover Techniques | 2013 |
Corporate Internal Investigations | Speaker, Representing Corporations and Officers during criminal investigations | 2009 |
Criminal Law for Non-criminal Lawyers | Speaker, Continuing education class for attorneys regarding representing criminal defendants in federal and state investigations and prosecutions | 2008 |
Southeastern Healthcare Fraud Institute | Speaker, trial strategy in defending healthcare fraud prosecutions | 2008 |
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Richard Grossman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have been impressed with Richard's legal acumen since he was an Assistant United States Attorney. Having worked on a case with him as a defense lawyer I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a defense lawyer in a serious criminal case.
Frank Podesta, Litigation Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Elite litigation and criminal defense attorney.
Richard Grossman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have been impressed with Richard's legal acumen since he was an Assistant United States Attorney. Having worked on a case with him as a defense lawyer I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a defense lawyer in a serious criminal case.
Frank Podesta, Litigation Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Elite litigation and criminal defense attorney.
John Lovell, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Richard since 2003 when we worked together in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta. I quickly recognized Richard as one of the most intelligent and effective attorneys in the office. I observed Richard handle complex cases with confidence. Richard now uses his considerable skills for his clients. Richard will always be the best-prepared attorney working on a matter. Though his legal skills are immense, he never relents in preparation. Richard is, without question, a top tier lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse Richard.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Francis Doherty, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 1, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
Richard Rice is an outstanding trial lawyer and I would highly recommend him. I worked with Richard a few years ago and he always gave his clients outstanding representation.
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