With over 30 years of federal criminal defense experience, I work tirelessly to hone a winning strategy, from the first days of a criminal investigation through closing argument. Not merely a trial attorney, I am your advocate--standing between you and the government to protect your rights, seizing tactical advantage to expose the weaknesses in the government's case, using my expertise to achieve the best possible outcome. My practice is devoted to criminal defense in federal court, both at trial and on appeal. Federal cases are more complex, more difficult, and the stakes are higher than state court cases, so an aggressive advocate is essential. I am that advocate. I have the experience, expertise, and commitment to my clients to ensure that your rights are fully defended, and my results reflect it.
Practice areas
Twenty-five years of criminal law experience, specializing in federal cases. Tried more than forty jury trials ranging from complex white collar fraud, bank robbery, bank fraud, firearms, drugs, and sexual assault. Briefed and argued more than seventy-five federal appeals in the Eighth and First Circuit Courts of Appeals.
34 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN | Authorized to Practice | 1992 | 05/15/2021 |
| MA | Retired | 1984 | 06/06/2021 |
| Legal answers | 7067 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Offices of Robert D. Richman | 2005 - Present |
| Partner | Margulies & Richman plc | 2000 - 2005 |
| Assistant Federal Defender | Federal Public Defender's Office | 1987 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 1992 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Practice under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines | Plea and Sentencing Procedure | 2004 |
| Minneapolis Star Tribune | Convicting the Innocent | 2002 |
| Yale Law Journal | Ensuring Accuracy in Presentence Investigation Reports | 1982 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School | JD | 1983 |
| Brown University | BA | 1980 |
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Joseph Abrams, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2021
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I endorse Mr. Richman. His insightful and thoughtful answers on issues of federal criminal law demonstrate his experience and knowledge.
Aneeta Mishra, Federal crime Attorney on May 29, 2021
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I endorse and highly recommend Mr. Richman. I learn a lot from his answers on Avvo.com.
Joseph Robert Spencer, Federal crime Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Channika Desilva, Federal crime Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Richman is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity.
Mark Clay, Federal crime Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Richman. He is a truly asset to our legal community. Very helpful on AVVO and a great expert in the field.
H. Aalsberg, Federal crime Attorney on Mar 29, 2015
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Robert Richman is a real Super Lawyer. If your in trouble with the law he is one to call. I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Marek, Federal crime Attorney on Feb 1, 2015
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31 years of law practice with 13 as a federal defender is extremely experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Experience matters and prosecutors know that he knows what they know. If you have a federal case give him a call for a consultation.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Sean Cleary, Federal crime Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Jesse Atkins, Federal crime Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
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Mr. Richman is a frequent commentator on AVVO. I find his comments to be both professional and well-reasoned.
Wayne Fowler, Federal crime Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse attorney Robert David Richman. He is knowledgeable, skilled, and fights hard to protect his clients rights. He is a highly-respected member in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Federal crime Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Hovanes Margarian, Federal crime Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Phillips, Federal crime Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Richman are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos.
Kresta Daly, Federal crime Attorney on Jul 9, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. I have read a number of Mr. Richman's answers and they are always on point. His legal advice on this forum is informative, practical, and clearly well thought out. His insight is a benefit to everyone on this forum.
David Dohner, Federal crime Attorney on May 14, 2012
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Robert Richman is a practitioner of the highest caliber and is deeply committed to his clients. He specializes in defending those alleged to have committed complex white collar crimes in federal court and has a background in this subspecialty of criminal defense which is so extensive that I can truly say it may be the most impressive I have ever seen. He has written extensively in this area; taught younger lawyers how to effectively practice at the federal level; and, of course, has tried countless cases with great success. His educational background is exceptional. I endorse Robert Richman without reservation and warmly recommend him to you as a lawyer in whom I would tell anyone that he or she could feel completely comfortable placing his or her trust. Sincerely, David B. Dohner, Esq.
Joshua Lowther, Federal crime Attorney on May 7, 2012
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I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Richman. His answers to federal crime questions posed on this site are thoughtful, thorough and extremely accurate. The unique insight into federal criminal law that Mr. Richman shares can only come with experience and success; he is a rare find in our practice area.
Alexander Ivakhnenko, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2012
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I endorse Counsel Robert Richman for his consistently accurate ability to evaluate legal issues with effective precision, displayed attention to the case details and reliable knowlege of relevant legal aspects of the federal criminal practice. In my opinion any prospective client of Attorney Richman will have a dedicated competent legal representation that may make a difference in the case on hand given the gravity of any federal issues.
Joshua Sachs, Federal crime Attorney on Apr 18, 2012
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When you have been practicing law as long as I have you can tell a lot about another lawyer from his background and from the way he approaches a legal question. I have not yet had the pleasure of working with Mr. Richman but I have been following his many responses to questions posted here on Avvo, particularly in the area of federal criminal practice. His knowledge of the field and his sharp, spot-on analytical ability are obvious and impressive. His solid background of thirteen years in the federal defender's office before another dozen years in private practice shows itself in his comfortable familiarity with this difficult field. He also gives straight answers and does not avoid tough truths. I would refer a client to Mr. Richman without hesitation.
Howard Lewis, Federal crime Attorney on Apr 16, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Richman is one of the finest Criminal Defense Attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.