Mr. Richard C. Southard
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Richard Southard | New York Criminal Defense Lawyer
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About Richard
Before starting his own firm, Mr. Southard was the Criminal Court Deputy Bureau Chief and prosecutor for the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. This is one of the largest and most frequented urban prosecutor’s offices in the U.S., serving 2.5 million diverse individuals throughout the area. The case volume at this office is more than 100,000 per year, which is greater than the number of cases prosecuted annually by some states.
Prior to working at the DA’s office in 1996, Richard Southard studied at Brooklyn Law School. During his time here, he studied under Brooklyn District Attorney, Charles J. Hynes, how to be an aggressive trial advocate. Since that time, he has prosecuted numerous violent crimes cases.
Attorney Southard has supervised and trained well over 50 junior assistant DAs.
He has conducted NYPD recruit training programs regarding courtroom testimony.
He has participated in School Advocacy Programs on criminal law concepts for three local elementary schools.
He is currently an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, teaching Communication Skills in the Courtroom.
Mr. Southard opened up his law office in 2003 in lower Manhattan but has handled cases in all five boroughs, Westchester, Nassau, and Albany counties. Mr. Southard believes that every case deserves his personal attention and instead of assigning work to be handled by paralegals or attorneys with minimal experience. He stays abreast of the latest criminal defense strategies bay participating in many Continuing Legal Education courses.
Prior to working at the DA’s office in 1996, Richard Southard studied at Brooklyn Law School. During his time here, he studied under Brooklyn District Attorney, Charles J. Hynes, how to be an aggressive trial advocate. Since that time, he has prosecuted numerous violent crimes cases.
Attorney Southard has supervised and trained well over 50 junior assistant DAs.
He has conducted NYPD recruit training programs regarding courtroom testimony.
He has participated in School Advocacy Programs on criminal law concepts for three local elementary schools.
He is currently an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, teaching Communication Skills in the Courtroom.
Mr. Southard opened up his law office in 2003 in lower Manhattan but has handled cases in all five boroughs, Westchester, Nassau, and Albany counties. Mr. Southard believes that every case deserves his personal attention and instead of assigning work to be handled by paralegals or attorneys with minimal experience. He stays abreast of the latest criminal defense strategies bay participating in many Continuing Legal Education courses.
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Experience
Owner
Law Office of Richard Southard
Present
New York, NY
Admission
New York
1997
Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D.
1996
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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American Jurist Institute Member2016 - Present
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National Academy of Jurisprudence Member2016 - Present
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National Trial Lawyers Association Member2014 - Present
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member2014 - Present
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American Institute of Dui/Dwi Lawyers Member2014 - Present
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Better Business Bureau Member2014 - Present
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National Advocacy for DUI Defense Member2014 - Present
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American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Founding Member2014 - Present
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Kings County Criminal Member2011 - Present
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American Bar Association Member2011 - Present
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Kings County District Attorney Alumni Association Member2004 - Present
Honors / Awards
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10.0 Superb Rated lawyer on Avvo
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Top Contributor for Avvo in2014
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Clients' Choice Award for Criminal Defense on Avvo in2012
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A+ Rating on BBB
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One of the 10 Best Lawyers for by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys™2014
Notable Work
Cases
People of the State of New York v. A.F.
All charges dismissed by Manhattan D.A.s Office.
People of the State of New York v. T.K.
All charges dismissed by Manhattan D.A.'s Office.
People of the State of New York v. J.J.
All charges dismissed by Manhattan D.A.'s Office.
People of the State of New York V. R.L.
All charges dismissed by Kings County DIstrict Attorneys Office.
People of the State of New York v. A.M.
All charges dismissed by Brooklyn DA's Office.
Publications
NWA Online No Arrests in Assault after 8 months
2011
Doctors Digest: Resolving Practice Dilemmas Strategies for Managing All Types of Crises
2005
Charlotte Observer South Carolina defendant's use of Zoloft reflects international debate
2005
Utah Daily Herald Antidepressants Change Man's Life
2005
The Journal News Martha Stewart Appeal May Focus on Insider Trading Argument
2004
CNBC website Watch for Stewart Bombshells and Profit
2004
The Washington Times' Insight Magazine The High Price of Celebrity 'Justice'
2004
Indiana Star Press Expert Says Officers Can't Fire on Drunks
2003
Additional Info
Law Office of Richard Southard Highlights
Criminal, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crime
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