Law Office of Stephen L. Richards

Law Office of Stephen L. Richards I am Stephen L. Richards, a Chicago criminal defense lawyer with more than 25 years of experience aggressively protecting the rights of the accused.

If your freedom, or perhaps even your life itself, is on the line because of criminal charges, you need a resourceful, determined advocate on your side. No matter how challenging your case may seem, I can help.

Defendants are often so worried about the possible consequences that they plead guilty, but then they're at the mercy of...
07/12/2023

Defendants are often so worried about the possible consequences that they plead guilty, but then they're at the mercy of the courts.

Was it self-defense?

People have the right to protect themselves when they are in danger.
04/04/2023

People have the right to protect themselves when they are in danger.

It depends on the situation.

A trial and an appeal are two vastly different processes, which may require new representation.
02/15/2023

A trial and an appeal are two vastly different processes, which may require new representation.

Lawyers often have different skills sets.

Younger suspects are much more likely to give false confessions than anyone else. But Illinois is working to change that...
10/11/2022

Younger suspects are much more likely to give false confessions than anyone else. But Illinois is working to change that.

New rules limit police questioning strategies.

What happens to evidence gotten in bad faith?
07/21/2022

What happens to evidence gotten in bad faith?

The right attorney will stand up for a client's rights, including when it comes to disputing evidence.

People accused of certain non-violent, drug-related offenses may be able to stay out of jail by participating in drug co...
04/08/2022

People accused of certain non-violent, drug-related offenses may be able to stay out of jail by participating in drug court.

Free consultation with a trial-tested attorney.

A certificate of innocence says that the state of Illinois knows that a person was wrongfully convicted.
01/20/2022

A certificate of innocence says that the state of Illinois knows that a person was wrongfully convicted.

Always ready. 24/7 availability.

For the accused, the difference can be enormous.
08/31/2021

For the accused, the difference can be enormous.

Any homicide charge carries severe criminal penalties.

White-collar crimes often rely on digital evidence.
05/19/2021

White-collar crimes often rely on digital evidence.

The charged still have options.

Homicide is the most serious charge that anyone could face.
03/10/2021

Homicide is the most serious charge that anyone could face.

What Chicagoans should know.

The potential consequences of white collar crimes are serious, so it’s best to come out swinging.
02/11/2021

The potential consequences of white collar crimes are serious, so it’s best to come out swinging.

Your attorney will set out a defense strategy.

Pressure from the public and politicians might result in police arresting the wrong person in a homicide case.
12/23/2020

Pressure from the public and politicians might result in police arresting the wrong person in a homicide case.

The pressure to clear cases could result in wrongful imprisonment.

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Chicago, IL
60661

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