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Robert David Richman
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Biography
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
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Practice Area
Federal Crime
100%
38 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Minnesota for 33 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Robert D. Richman
PO Box 16643, 5100 W. 36th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
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Robert David Richman's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
very good response
answered question fast and directly and helped me get out of a potentially sticky situation
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
fast and poignant response to inquiry
Obviously experienced working at the Federal level, he provided me with sound talking points that have helped me find the right steps on the next path to take.
Posted by R. G. | January 22, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Fast reply, straight to the point
Provided great advice in regards to my former partners federal criminal case and it’s potential impact on me. Highly recommend Mr. Richman.
Posted by Ms Ferguson | June 2, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Thanks a million!
Very straight forward with tons of Federal Crime knowledge! Practice makes perfect!
Robert David Richman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Richman. His insightful and thoughtful answers on issues of federal criminal law demonstrate his experience and knowledge."
"I endorse and highly recommend Mr. Richman. I learn a lot from his answers on Avvo.com."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse Mr. Richman. He is a truly asset to our legal community. Very helpful on AVVO and a great expert in the field."
"Robert Richman is a real Super Lawyer. If your in trouble with the law he is one to call. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Mr. Richman is a frequent commentator on AVVO. I find his comments to be both professional and well-reasoned."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert D. Richman
2000 - 2005
Partner, Margulies & Richman plc
1987 - 2000
Assistant Federal Defender, Federal Public Defender's Office
Associations
1992 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Education
1983
Yale Law School
JD
1980
Brown University
BA
Publications
2004
Practice under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Plea and Sentencing Procedure
2002
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Convicting the Innocent
1982
Yale Law Journal
Ensuring Accuracy in Presentence Investigation Reports
Languages
English
Activity
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For federal criminal cases. Does the defendant have any rights for him to not wait months or years for a sentencing date?
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Will the us shutdown indirectly secure better plea deals with the prosecutor, for federal criminal cases?
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