Lawyer Stephen L. Richards, graduated from University of Chicago, B.A., History, with honors Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1983, is now employed by Law Office of Stephen L. Richards at 651 W. Washington Boulevard, Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60661.Stephen L. Richards is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Stephen L. Richards as your lawyer, you should consider whether Stephen L. Richards offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Stephen L. Richards has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Stephen L. Richards's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Stephen L. Richards has been admitted in 1985, Illinois; 2008, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. His or her practice areas include Criminal; DUI; Misdemeanors; Felony; Appeals; Post Convictions; Murder; Homicide; Death Penalty; Drug Charges; Weapons; Appeals - Post-Convictions; Sentencing - Mitigation; Civil Rights/1983; Legal Education; Legal Ethics; Jury Consulting.

Stephen L. Richards's college and law school education includes University of Chicago, B.A., History, with honors, Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1983. Other biographical background includes Member, Order of Barristers, Moot Court. Certified Lead Counsel, Capital Litigation Trial Bar, Illinois Supreme Court, 2001. Published Works: Reasonable Doubt Redux, 34 John Marshall L. Rev. 495, 2001; The Admissibility of Expert Testimony, American Bar Association, 2003. Classes/Seminars: New Ideas for Jury Selection, Illinois Public Defender Association, 2007; Capital Jury Selection, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal, 2007. Honors and Awards: Kutak-Dodds Award, Defender Prize, National Legal Aid and Defender Association, 2003. Past Employment Positions: Office of the State Appellate Defender, Deputy Defender, 2000-2008; Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, 1989-2000.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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