Adam James Richards

Adam James Richards

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law, Juvenile

2530 J St #320, Sacramento, CA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

In addition to general criminal defense, I have extensive experience and a particular interest in representing people accused of crimes involving firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, assault weapons, short barreled rifles/shotguns). I have also handled many cases involving the alleged unlawful importation, manufacture, sale, etc of high capacity magazines (a.k.a. clips).

19 years | 150 cases

35%
Administrative Law 30%

I have experience representing teachers, nurses, chiropractors, engineers, real estate professionals, and other professional license holders before their respective boards.

19 years | 300 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

19 years

30%
Juvenile Law 5%

19 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

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Location

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2530 J St #320, Sacramento, CA, 95816

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Posted by Ty | December 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Top Notch attorney

I have hired Adam Richards to represent me at Administrative defense case for my Real estate sales license, and Adam was not only very successful of winning my case, he really showed me and my family so much support during the proceedings he was always very knowledgeable and kept me very informed a...bout the matters. Adam really is a TOP Notch quality attorney and a good man, highly recommended!

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William Makler

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam is a first class lawyer. He should be at the top of the list for anyone in need of support in a professional licensing, criminal and/or firearms case. Great ethics. Great guy."

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Jon-Paul Valcarenghi

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Adam zealously fight for his clients and I would not hesitate to have him represent my closest friends and family. Adam has developed an expertise in defending firearms cases and possesses a nearly limitless source of knowledge on firearms laws."

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Jason Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Adam. Adam is a very responsible and capable attorney. Having worked in in the same complex area of practice, I know he is someone to be trusted. He is bold in his defense and I would not hesitate to have him represent me."

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Joshua Kaizuka

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Adam for a number of years in the legal community in Sacramento. He will look at all aspects of a case to defend his clients to the best result. While Adam expertly defends his clients in general criminal cases and professional license issues, when I get a call about gun rights, questions relating to whether a firearm is lawful or not, he is the go to attorney."

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Alan Beck

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Friend

"Adam Richards is a very intelligent and skilled attorney. I have had the pleasure to know him for several years and I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

2007

Wiley J. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Services, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2007 - 2013

Attorney, Rothschild Wishek & Sands, LLP

2006 - 2007

Legal Research Intern, Superior Court Of California

Associations

2009 - Present

Calguns Foundation

affiliate attorney

2008 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

member

2003 - Present

National Rifle Association

Lifetime Member

Education

2007

California Western SOL

law

2004

Univ of California San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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