Ricque Leigh Richardson

Ricque Richardson is a Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys in Houston, where she defends clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. With more than eight years of exclusive criminal law experience, she has represented clients accused of offenses ranging from DWI, theft, drug crimes, and assault to serious felony offenses, including murder.

Before transitioning to criminal defense, Ms. Richardson served as a prosecutor with the Galveston County District Attorney's Office. Her experience on both sides of the courtroom provides valuable insight into how prosecutors evaluate evidence, negotiate cases, and prepare for trial, allowing her to develop strategic, results-driven defenses tailored to each client's circumstances.

Known for her compassionate approach and tireless work ethic, Ms. Richardson understands that a criminal charge can have lasting consequences for a person's freedom, career, and reputation. She takes the time to listen to each client's concerns, explain the legal process, and build personalized defense strategies designed to achieve the strongest possible outcome. Whether negotiating favorable resolutions or advocating before a judge or jury, she is committed to protecting her clients' rights at every stage of the criminal justice process.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys is a criminal defense firm with a unique model: the high-touch, personalized attention of a boutique firm, backed by the resources and collective experience of a 40+ lawyer defense team.

Every client is assigned a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who owns the defense from intake through resolution. That attorney focuses on a specific county and court — practicing there regularly and knowing the judges, the prosecutors, and the local tendencies that shape outcomes. Cases are not rotated, reassigned, or passed to junior attorneys (the firm doesn't employ any).

Behind that lead attorney is a team of forty criminal-defense lawyers with more than 1,000 jury trials between them, including attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ten Super Lawyers honorees, ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists, former prosecutors, former judges, and former law-enforcement professionals, including a former FBI agent.

That structure gives clients the 40-on-1 advantage: one senior lawyer leading your case, backed by the collective knowledge of 40+ criminal-defense attorneys. It means the prosecutor is not up against one lawyer — they're up against a brain trust.

The firm's main metric is client satisfaction, which is measured using standard CSAT surveys to every client at the conclusion of the case. The firm has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rate based on 1,840 survey responses. The full breakdown by case type is below:

• DWI: 97.8% CSAT (781 responses)
• Assault & Domestic Violence: 99.5% CSAT (368 responses)
• Other: 98.7% CSAT (158 responses)
• Drug Charges: 98.6% CSAT (142 responses)
• Motion to Revoke Probation: 97.8% CSAT (134 responses)
• Theft & Fraud: 100% CSAT (106 responses)
• Driving Offenses: 98.7% CSAT (75 responses)
• Weapons: 98.1% CSAT (52 responses)
• Sex Offenses: 100% CSAT (24 responses)

Data from September 2022 through May 6, 2026.

The firm's 2025 trial record was 65% favorable outcomes with a 50% outright acquittal rate. A 5.0 rating on Google. More than 1,400 five-star reviews on Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, an A+ BBB rating, and combined criminal-defense experience exceeding 540 years. Attorney caseloads run well below ABA recommendations. Case reviews are free. No trial fees - ever.

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