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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Nightmare - Zero stars

There is no way these 5 star reviews are legitimate. This lawyer is a complete jerk and I had the most stressful experience allowing this man to handle my case. I won’t get long winded but the review before mine (May 19) hits the nail on the head. Do not hire this man if you want a lawyer that has an...y kind of empathy for your situation or any desire to fight for you and treat you with respect when talking to you about your case. He doesn’t have the time for it and he’ll indirectly let you know that through his tone and attitude. Very unprofessional and I cannot imagine anyone feeling at ease after spending money to hire him. Please beware

Richard Hornsby

Replied last March 02, 2025

It is difficult to respond to a completely anonymous review that does not mention any specifics about the legal work performed or the result obtained. But the results of every case I have resolved in the last ten years are posted on my website. And of my 2024 cases, 2/3 of the cases were dismissed outright. The other 1/3 were resolved in an extremely favorable manner, which means your case was resolved more than favorably (and if you are the client I think you are, your case went from a first degree felony with a mandatory prison sentence to a misdemeanor and six months of probation). So, you're welcome. Which means (1) either you are a former client who has unreasonable expectations and believes a criminal lawyer should be a babysitter instead of an aggressive defense attorney; or (2) you were not actually a client.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2024

Consult Only

Please consider all reviews which mention him being "terse, brusque" or any other term indicating you will not be met with any compassion, empathy, or patience when you call to inquire about a case. If I didn't feel so strongly about being treated with respect, a little dignity, and as a human being,... I wouldn't post this review. Hopefully he's better in the courtroom/negotiation than he is in demeanor. The "nice, cordial" person you see on the local news, as a legal consultant, is not the person who answers the phone. Rather, he's quite the opposite. There is absolutely no reason to be so rude or harsh, especially when potential clients are calling about what is probably the worst time in their lives. If you can get beyond that, perhaps he's worth hiring - I wouldn't know.

Richard Hornsby

Replied last May 20, 2024

You called seeking representation to get compensation for personal property (phone and another small item) that was broken during an argument with a boyfriend. I advised I was a criminal defense attorney and do not handle these type of matters. I then advise you the only way to obtain restitution civilly was to file a small claims lawsuit and advise you to file it yourself and where to file it. You then said you wanted a lawyer "no matter the cost" and I explained that (1) I doubt any lawyer would take on a small claims lawsuit and (2) if they did, they would charge you more than the items are worth and you would not be entitled to reimbursement for your lawyer's fees. Being a lawyer requires giving sound legal advice and telling people the truth, not telling them what they want to hear (which I assume you equate to being comassionate, empathetic, and petient). Regardless, I think giving a lawyer a one star review who took up his valuable time to give you sound legal advice even though he does not practice in the area of law you needed, shows that the real person without any self awareness, compassion, or empathy is you.

Posted by Perry | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

5 Star

Richard Horsby was a beacon of hope to my family at a time when our options of a satisfactory resolution seemed nearly impossible. He is wicked smart and really made a difference in my case and my life. Richard got the case dismissed with nothing but the truth! He has a concise, terse, pithy persona...lity, but I recommend him with all my heart. Thank you, Richard! You really helped me, and my family close the chapter on this incident.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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If you want a straight forward guy who will take care of your case fast, this is your attorney. Although he is brusque, he will resolve your case in your best interest.

Posted by Shadow | November 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Richard Hornsby is a professional lawyer with great expertise

Richard Hornsby was extremely professional and worked diligently on my case. He stayed on my case and I thank him for helping me to win my case. If I ever needed help again he will be the first lawyer I will call R. Jeanbaptiste

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