John is quick to respond quick to fixing the matter and getting to the bottom of the issue he was very helpful in helping us remove a tenant who was not paying rent for over six months when we got to trial he was able to mediate with the tenant and have her move out ASAP I can't tell you enough how understanding and prompt John is. you won't be disappointed read more

I was referred to Richards Law by my real estate agent for a recent property issue. JR was knowledgeable, efficient, extremely responsive and always made time to meet a very short deadline. I would highly recommend him for all your real estate needs. read more

John went above and beyond to help us resolve what could have potentially been a serious and costly legal dispute. Considering a short notice, uncertainty of the situation and how much depended on it we could have not found a better lawyer to represent us. Thank you. read more

A brief interaction only, but I feel it is worth 5 stars! Super-fast response.

Great job, both easy to work with and very professional. JR helped us with everything we needed.

I was referred to Richard's Law by a friend to handle a sale of my home. Upon my first conversation with JR, I knew it was the right choice. Very knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful. He was looking out for me and making sure I was receiving the best. Very Highy recommend. read more

JR Richards took on my rental real estate case dealing with a non-paying tenant .. tenant was illusive when it came to rent payments .. tenant began to assume that since his long term vision (and he had no cash) was to purchase the property that he can ignore paying rent .. JR navigated the case beautifully with full knowledge of the process, JR was compassionate yet realistic and guided me and set expectations of what to expect and JR delivered .. JR filed the case and we won, tenant got evicted even though he tried to pull all stops, JR always seem to know what might happen and stayed a step ahead .. my full recommendation for JR to lead any of your real estate related cases! Very knowledgeable, strategic and anticipates with deep insights! read more

My husband recently retained JR Richards during an unfortunate eviction case which then took a sharp left turn to a probate case as well. Both cases were handled extremely professionally by JR. He was very knowledgeable, approachable and was easy to communicate with. JR definitely exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Richards Law! read more

We chose this law firm based on the reviews that stated JR was very personable, knowledgeable and has a very approachable working style as well as deep expertise in real estate law. We have worked with various law firms and very familiar with the the type of work product/process you can expect. We have to say that JR exceeded our expectations. Not only was he able to grasp the issues on the first call, he accommodated an on-site visit and provide preliminary thoughts on the spot which made our decision to retain him very easy. We also find very refreshing that JR was very adaptable to our situation and advised us how to deal with the matter in order to avoid unnecessary escalation requiring legal fees although we were ready to pursue the matter further. He was the "cool head" that we needed to prevail in our situation. All in all, JR will continue to be part of our advisor team for our East Bay real estate matters. read more

I had an excellent experience with Richards Law. He comprehended quickly what I needed to get done and within a short time frame presented the correct documents for me to review. He charged a very fair price and he is a really professional person to work with. Max W. San Jose, CA read more

John (J.R.) Richards worked with my parents on a property damage dispute they were having with their neighbors. My parents are senior citizens and this was their first experience with a lawyer. I sat in on their initial consultation with J.R. and I was highly impressed with how he treated my parents. He was extremely patient and respectful. I did not sense this was an act either, he just struck me as a genuine person who was looking to resolve a dispute in way that would be efficient and civil. My parents were justifiably riled up by their neighbors actions and it would have been easy for J.R. to fan the flames, but he didn't do that. What J.R. did instead was ask a series of calm, clear questions, listen carefully to the responses and then quickly deduce the options my parents had. He explained things in a way my parents could easily understand. This is what impressed me most: J.R. is obviously a very intelligent person but he chose not to "show off" and instead was more focused on finding a solution that would be best for my parents. I also sensed that John would be an extremely tough advocate for my parents (if needed) however this was not required in my parents case. J.R. was able to get the results my parents wanted in way that minimized stress and expedited a solution. Our family highly recommends John J.R. Richards. read more

I retained J.R. to represent my business partner in a property ownership dispute. As a former police officer, property manager and business owner I have had a lot of experience with attorneys. J.R. is by far one of the best I've ever met. He worked efficiently, billed very fairly and was very patient in answering our questions. I had interviewed a couple of other attorneys but J.R. stood out. He took the time to get to personally know us and our concerns (he didn't bill us for the consultation and chit chat time). He guided us to a very satisfactory settlement and was able to avoid a costly trial. I couldn't recommend J.R. more highly. J.R. is my go to guy in real estate and business representation. read more

Extremely helpful. Gave very personal and solid recommendations. Thank you.

I had a complicated real estate dispute and Mr. Richards took on my case. He treated me with dignity and resolved my issue with fairness and genuine concern. He was patient with my questions and his legal fees were fair. I would recommend him highly to a friend. read more

My husband had a legal issue with a vehicle he purchased about 8-9 years ago. The vehicle was returned to the dealership but legally he was responsible for the loan and has always confessed to this. My husband tried to settle but to no avail. Apparently the loan company had not served my husband properly i.e. mailing notifications to an invalid address - unbeknownst to us. That is where J.R. came in and saved the day! J.R. met with my husband the same day he was contacted. He then followed up with a phone call to me in order to keep me informed. In a matter of 3 days, J.R. had submitted documentation to the lender, a settlement was rendered, and the loan was paid. It took J.R. 3 days to do what WE couldn't do in many years. Not only is he a professional in every sense, his service is exceptional. My husband and I will be forever grateful for J.R. - A big weight has been lifted from us financially. I would highly recommend J.R. for your legal needs! read more