About Us

Kevin G. Richards was raised in Ogden and is a product of Ogden City Schools. It was while he was a senior at Ogden High that he decided that he wanted to be a lawyer. Mr. Richards now has over 35 years of legal experience.  Mr. Richards has come to a point in his life where he can dedicate a portion of his time and currently serves as a public defender in Weber County District Court, helping indigent clients with their criminal cases and defending their rights. Aside from being an attorney he also does mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Mr. Richards’ current hobbies involve traveling with his wife and family, overlanding and spending a beautiful day up at Snowbasin skiing.

Areas of Practice

DUI / Criminal-All Felonies & Misdemeanors
Divorce & Custody
Adoption
Immigration
Civil Litigation
Probate / Estate Planning
Guardian & Conservatorship
Personal Injury
Mediations / Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education

J.D. University of Tulsa(1988)
B.A. Weber State University(1983)

Admissions

U.S. District Court of Utah
U.S. Bankruptcy Court-State of Utah
U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Immigration Court (all states)

Jaime G. Richards was born and raised in Ogden and is a product of Ogden City schools just like his father Kevin. Before law school Jaime had a career in real estate development and finance. He decided to become a lawyer because he likes working with people and problem solving. Jaime is fluent in Portuguese. He is an avid golfer, but also enjoys being outside, skiing and anything that involves spending time with his wife and children.

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy
Divorce & Custody
Adoption
Civil Litigation
Probate / Estate Planning
Guardian & Conservatorship
Contract Disputes & Drafting

Education

J.D. Washburn University (2014)
B.A. Weber State University(2011)

Admissions

U.S. District Court of Utah
U.S. Bankruptcy Court-State of Utah

Carl is an experienced litigator.  He was born and raised in Layton, Utah. He attended Weber State University, majoring in Psychology, and then later the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he obtained his J.D.In law school Carl found his passion for litigation and excelled in trial advocacy obtaining the highest grade in trial advocacy and the CALI award in advanced trial advocacy.  In addition, he successfully completed the Litigation Skills Program of Concentrated study, with a criminal emphasis.After law school, Carl spent several years as a prosecutor with the Dawson County Attorney’s Office.  While there, Carl prosecuted thousands of cases, never losing a jury trial.  While prosecuting, Carl primarily handled DUI cases.  In an effort to master DUI law, Carl spent countless hours on ride alongs with local law enforcement.  Carl also became qualified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a standardized field sobriety tests (SFST) administrator, instructor, and instructor of instructors. Over 10 years ago, Carl relocated to Utah to focus on criminal defense.  Over the last couple of years, Carl has been handling several public defender contracts.  These contracts have allowed Carl to handle several hundred criminal defense cases.  Carl has a reputation for his attention to detail, his encyclopedic knowledge of criminal case law and his firm commitment to the case at hand.Carl uses his love of litigation, his understanding of courtroom decorum and procedure, his understanding of criminal law, his capabilities in trial advocacy, his attention to detail and commitment to excellence, and most importantly his unique experience and training to ensure that all of his clients get the best possible result.Carl is a father of five and speaks fluent Spanish.  He is licensed in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah.

Education

J.D. University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2007)
B.A. Weber State University (2004)

Admissions

U.S. District Court of Utah
U.S. Bankruptcy Court – State of Utah