Atty. Robert Richards

Atty. Robert Richards

Mr. Robert Richards is a lawyer practicing adr, appeals, arbitration and 23 other areas of law.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Richards at a glance

Robert Richards is a wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and New Mexico (1987). Educated at Benjamin Cardozo Law School (J.D., 1984) and Alfred University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Robert Richards is a lawyer practicing adr, appeals, arbitration and 23 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Alfred University in 1975, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Robert practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Robert Richards is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Richards

Where is Robert Richards's law office located?
Robert Richards's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Richards handle?
Robert Richards focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Robert Richards practiced law?
Robert Richards has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert Richards go to law school?
Robert Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Robert Richards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin Cardozo Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Alfred University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
New Mexico
Admitted: 1987

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