Atty. Richard Herbert
Richard Herbert is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, criminal defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Richard has been licensed for 11 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, MA · 11+ Years Experience
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About Richard Herbert at a Glance
Richard Herbert is a personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, workers comp, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2015). Serves clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard Herbert
- Richard Herbert is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, criminal defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Richard has been licensed for 11 years
- Richard practices in Springfield, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Richard Herbert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Herbert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Personal Injury in Springfield
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard Herbert is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
Criminal Defense in Springfield
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard Herbert is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Immigration Law in Springfield
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Richard Herbert is one of 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Massachusetts →
Workers Compensation in Springfield
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard Herbert is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Massachusetts →
Landlord & Tenant in Springfield
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Richard Herbert is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Springfield Choose Richard Herbert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard Herbert's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, workers comp, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard Herbert brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration, Richard Herbert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Richard Herbert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Richard Herbert Handles in Springfield
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Richard Herbert has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Richard Herbert directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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