Stephen L. Richards

I am very lucky to have found such a great and knowledgeable attorney. I had a very sticky situation that needed legal representation in order to continue my career in the military from which I have served already 8 years. Stephen not only saved my career but my record and possibly financial future a...s well. I reviewed and researched my chances of getting my record expunged before consulting Mr. Richards and I will tell you that I had a very, very, slim chance of it being cleared in court. All websites said it was not expungable, nor could I have it sealed. I made phone calls to several law offices all telling me the research was true making me feel hopeless especially since i was wrongly convicted. Then when I made my last attempt this man answered my prayers and told me not to believe what you see on the internet cause it doesn't know you case details which can completely change the outcome and rock the boat. He sounded very professional with a clear and confident voice. Not only did he educate me in this manner but also considered my reason and told me he would work with my budget to an affordable price which was 50% less than what others charged me. This was out of his own understading, I didn't even ask for a discount and he told me cause I was military he would give me a slightly better price which was so incredibly kind and helpful. Needless to say less than 1 year later my Miracle happened and my case was expunged without even having to defend myself verbally to the judge. I will say this to all whom seek legal consultation, the attorney works hard on your case especially this one, but if you want a better chance under the gavel you need to follow up on your own part as well and be prepared with any documentation supporting your case cause it's yourself who truly benefits from the outcome and that also shows the judge you really want it and will become the person you are showing you want to be. Thank you so much Stephen and I cant help but realize the doors and opportunities that have now opened up to my more promising future. Lawyers like yourself are what make Americans realize our system works for the right reasons, even when we see some people slip through the system. I am proud to defend my country for hardworking citizens like yourself "A true American".

Mr. Richards was not only kind and compassionate, he was very informative as well in an expungement case. I would reccomend him to anyone who wishes to have their rights explained to them, the whole legal process, and to find a lawyer in Chicago who returns calls and emails, and never makes you feel ...like your bothering him. Mr. Richards was overall a great choice for my case.