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also known as The Williams Law Firm
Attorney Richard L. Williams provides legal services for driver’s license restoration, set-aside criminal records (expungement), drunk driving, drug possession, domestic assault, and other related issues and offenses.
Richard L. Williams is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, license #P-29583. He has been actively practicing law since his acceptance into the Bar in October 1978. The principal areas of law that he has focused on during his four-plus decades of experience have been trial advocacy and business organizations. Mr. Williams attained Diplomate status with the Court Practice Institute in Chicago, Illinois in 1978. He worked at the Michigan Department of Commerce, Corporation and Securities Division, Franchise Registration for two years prior to admittance into the State Bar of Michigan. During that time, he was also the Chief Legal Clerk for Circuit Court Judge Paul Mahinske in Howell, Michigan. He has also taught upper-division level contracts and business organizations at Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Richard has represented more than 7,000 individuals and business entities in matters ranging from divorce, real estate, wills, corporations, and personal injury/wrongful death to defending those who are criminally accused. Today, he focuses on driver’s license restoration, expungement of criminal records, criminal defense, and setting up new businesses via corporate form or otherwise.
Personal & Educational History
Attorney Williams was born in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, New York in 1947. His father owned his own newspaper and was an investigative journalist by trade; his mother was a hospital dietitian with a Master’s degree in food chemistry. He attended high school in Thompson, Connecticut at Marianapolis Preparatory School and graduated with a classical and a scientific diploma. Thereafter, he attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received a BA degree with majors in history and chemistry and a minor in economics. He attended and graduated from Thomas Cooley Law School in May 1978. He’s married with seven children, which include six sons and one daughter. His outside interests include gardening, wilderness camping, playing and teaching music, cooking, writing, and competitive league bowling during the winter months.
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48 years | 3,030 cases
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Acquired: 1978
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740 West Lake Lansing Road, Suite 700, East Lansing, MI, 48823
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by Linda | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Get the Best
Richard Williams has been our family attorney for many years. He's quick to understand situations, and he has a huge knowledge base of the law and will use it to your best advantage. His many years of experience and stellar record of winning make him an excellent choice when you need legal help. Jus...
Posted by Ronald | December 21, 2017 | Child Custody
Richard Williams
I consulted with Mr.Williams about a custody case I was pursuing.Even though he wasn't practicing family court issues he helped me out a great deal. I went to his office and met with him to go over my case.Richard interviewed me,my ex mother in law,my ex sister in law and one of their associates rega...
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense
BEWARE! DON'T HIRE!
Two words.. STAY AWAY! I hired this man and all he cared about was a plea deal. He took my money and left me at pre-trial and withdrew from my case. I hired another attorney (pro bono actually) and told him about Williams.. he was disgusted and took my case for free. Long story short.. Williams ha...
Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Good Lawyer
Richard handled my case very well. He was caring, well educated, and had me be pro-active before I was sentenced regading a 2nd dui offense. He seemed to know everyone in the courthouse, which means to me he's been there before. Other lawyers who cost $1000 more than him were using scare tactics wit...
Posted by Doug | November 08, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Happy and Content
Mr. Williams had me attend a MADD panel and receive an alcohol assessment review in preparation for my case going to pre-trail. He counseled me as to what was going to take place in my pre-trail as well as my sentencing. He prepared me as to how I should appear and what to say in my sentencing. H...
"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Williams has a lot of experience in criminal defense. He is well known and respected in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dick is an excellent attorney and is fully versed in the area of criminal defense, expungements and drivers license restoration. He spends time with clients to explain their situation and truly cares about them. I highly recommend him. Mick Grewal"
Immigration lawyer
1978
Diplomate, Court Practice Institute, Chicago, Illinois
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, Grewal Law Firm
1978 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney at Law, The Williams Law Firm
2004 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1982 - 1989
Instructor/Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University
1979 - 1981
Adjunct Professor, Law Professor At Lansing Community College
1976 - 1978
Law Clerk, 44th Circuit Court, Judge Paul Mahinske
1978 - Present
State Bar of MichiganCriminal Law Section
17 losses/56 acquitals
17 losses/57 acquitals
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts; Juris Doctorate
2018
Trial Advocacy
2013
General Practice Seminar
English
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