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Reviews

1/1/2020
Thank, J.R.! John (J.R.) Richards represented us in dealing with a non-payment of rent tenant in Oakland area. We were happy to repossess our property in less than three months. J.R. had been very responsive since we retained him as our attorney and punctually delivered what he told us at the very beginning. J.R. charged very fairly and is a real professional, compassionate, approachable and practical person to work with. J.R. is the No.1 choice of landlords in need of legal assistance.
Fair Pricing and Really Professional
Fair Pricing and Really Professional
WJ Oakland, California
10/1/2020
JR is professional, friendly, and efficient! Whether you need a quick consult or full representation, JR and his team are excellent.
Professional, Friendly, and Efficient
Professional, Friendly, and Efficient
Steph Chew Walnut Creek, CA

2/1/2020

As a new homeowner, I needed help with occupy tenant case and I had no idea where to go for help. We were not expecting our problem to be solved easily or quickly. I called John to discuss the very stressful situation. He gave very good advice and guidance. He is professional and very knowledgeable. Our case were settled in 3 months! I'd would definitely call him in any future issues I might encounter. Thank you John. You are amazing!
Owner Move-In
Owner Move-In
Van Truong Oakland, CA

2/1/2020

When it came to selling a small house we inherited in Pleasant Hill, we felt like we had an expert totally on our side in John Richards. As a lawyer, he had knowledge and experience in the areas of real estate and real estate law, but more importantly, he listened to what we wanted, and pointed out our choices based on what we wanted, every step of the way. He worked for a low flat fee, payable when/if the house sold. In our case, there were no frills, like staging, facelift, and landscaping. This was perfect for our damaged-by-tenant property. He did his homework, which included assessing the market in the surrounding neighborhood, and the unique selling points of our property within that neighborhood. He handled minor issues like making sure all light fixtures had bulbs and that current smoke detectors were installed, per law. These little things took a big load off our minds. We chose not to go with the very highest offer, as the second-highest was from a couple who intended to live in the house and fix it up rather than flip it. Still, the house sold for significantly more than the asking price, and closed escrow within a month of signing the contract with him. We highly recommend his services.
Real Property Sale
Real Property Sale
Lloyd Ferris Berkeley, CA
10/30/2020  A huge thank you! I've contacted J R because I was about to loan a considerable sum of money to a friend. JR made recommendations that literally saved me a lot of aggravation and possibly a loss of tens of thousands  of dollars. To make the long story short, because of his advice I am getting paid a lot sooner and through a legal process that's guaranteed, instead of waiting and hoping that the "friend" will decide to pay me back the loan at some point. JR Richards is worth every penny of the fees that I paid, his advice was invaluable and immensely appreciated. I will definitely be using his firm in the future.
Collect On Badly Drafted Loan
Collect On Badly Drafted Loan
Danville, CA
12/29/2019
Thank, J.R.! John (J.R.) Richards represented us in dealing with a non-payment of rent tenant in Oakland area. We were happy to repossess our property in less than three months. J.R. had been very responsive since we retained him as our attorney and punctually delivered what he told us at the very beginning. J.R. charged very fairly and is a real professional, compassionate, approachable and practical person to work with. J.R. is the No.1 choice of landlords in need of legal assistance.
Excellent Eviction Work
Excellent Eviction Work
Oakland, CA
10/2/2019
We had a wonderful experience. JR corrected our problem in record time and a very reasonable cost. Wouldn't think twice about using him again. Ray and Nina
Wonderful Experience
Wonderful Experience
Moraga, CA
8/22/2019
Highly recommend! Very responsive and knowledgeable! I needed an attorney basically in a panic and sent a message via Yelp. He responded in five minutes. Actually probably less than five minutes. And because of him, I was able to avoid a legal battle. I will continue to hire him for all of my real estate attorney needs!! Seriously I've had various lawyers for various reasons and never had one so responsive and willing to help.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
Pleasanton, CA
5/10/2019
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!
Eviction-Probate Case Resolved
Eviction-Probate Case Resolved
Lafayette, CA
4/10/2019
A very litigious real estate agent brought a frivolous law suit against me. Mr. Richards got the lawsuit thrown out of court before I even had to answer the complaint. Furthermore, the plaintiff will have to pay for my court costs. I appreciated the way Mr. Richards handled this matter.
Lawsuit Thrown Out
Lawsuit Thrown Out
Danville, CA
6/16/2018
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.
Deep Expertise in Real Estate Law
Deep Expertise in Real Estate Law
11/6/2017
I have been referred to Richards Law by a friend who has not used JR services at that time. JR spent his time explaining to my wife , Doina  and I our options in a difficult situation (private loan as a second position against a sfr). He negotiated a favorable  outcome in a short amount of time. When it comes to real estate law and in need a lawyer please do not look any further. He is the guy who can help when no one is willing to even look at your case. Very pleased with his services and also a professional man. Under promised, over delivered. Tibor Ambrus a small business owner
Under Promised Over Delivered
Under Promised Over Delivered
Concord, CA
9/8/2017
JR Richards is the most expert real estate law firm to work with in Northern CA. Mr. Richards took his time explaining a legal issue to me as if it were his own. Highly recommended!
Most Expert Real Estate Law Firm
Most Expert Real Estate Law Firm
Pleasanton, CA

September 24, 2013

I had to go out of country before I could conclude a loan agreement (I'm the lender), so JR took over and began to gather documents he believes were necessary to evaluate the borrower and collaterals. He was knowledgeable and kept me informed with progresses by email.
Investment Loan Agreement
Investment Loan Agreement
Jonathan

July 29, 2014

JR represented us in a tricky dispute with a tenant and was exceedingly thorough in preparing a case for eviction for non-payment of rent. He was able to negotiate a settlement without needing to go before the judge saving us time and money.
Excellent service for landlord
Excellent service for landlord
Anonymous
January 1, 2017 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!
“Very knowledgeable, strategic and anticipates with deep insights!”
“Very knowledgeable, strategic and anticipates with deep insights!”
San Ramon, CA (Shanif)
1/1/2017 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!
“Extremely Helpful”
“Extremely Helpful”

10/28/2016

Extremely helpful.  Gave very personal and solid recommendations. Thank you.
responsive, knowledgeable, strategic, and full of integrity
responsive, knowledgeable, strategic, and full of integrity
 11/9/2016 J.R. Richards recently helped me on a case concerning some questionable terms around a private loan. We had a good case but eventually both parties walked away, faced with the extravagant costs of a full trial. Throughout the process, J.R. was responsive, knowledgeable, strategic, and full of integrity. I can't say the same about the opposing counsel, who was insulting, manipulative, and downright mean. Even faced with such negativity, J.R. remained a gentleman and I was proud to be working with him. I recommend him highly.
Our family highly recommends John J.R. Richards.
Our family highly recommends John J.R. Richards.
Relief, Life Saver, Honest, Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, Responsive, Reasonable Attorney (no, I'm not his Mother - just a very satisfied client)  J.R. is my go to guy in real estate and business representation. Very fair price and he is a really professional. A big weight has been lifted from us financially. I think everybody wants that kind of tenacity in their corner. Resolved my issue with fairness and genuine concern.
Relief
Relief