AJ Richman
Richman Law Firm
I served as a Felony Prosecutor, handling thousands of cases, including DUIs, Domestic violence, Drug offenses, Murder, and Sex crimes. My experience on the other side of the courtroom gives me invaluable insight into how prosecutors build cases—and how to dismantle them.
In addition to general criminal defense, for the last 10 years, I have become dedicated and highly skilled in defending individuals accused of sex crimes, including internet sting operations, rape, child molestation, and sexual exploitation offenses. I have advanced expertise in cell phone forensics and digital evidence analysis, as well as using cell phone extraction applications, IP tracking, metadata analysis, and technical data.
I also represent victims in personal injury cases, including car accidents, trucking collisions, and catastrophic injuries. My prosecutor and trial attorney background gives me a litigator’s edge in personal injury law—where insurance companies often try to minimize payouts, delay claims, or deny responsibility. Having spent years in the courtroom handling complex cases, I know how to build compelling arguments, cross-examine expert witnesses, and take cases to trial when necessary. Whether negotiating a settlement or fighting for maximum compensation in court, I bring the same level of tenacity, strategic thinking, investigation, and trial advocacy to personal injury cases as I do to criminal defense. I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients and am 100% referral-based.
I earned my law degree, cum laude, with honors from Florida State University (Go Noles!), where I also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and focused a minor on Math. I am licensed to practice in all Magistrate, Probate, Municipal, State, and Superior courts of Georgia. I have also been honored with the privilege to represent clients in the Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, and Federal Court.
- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D. (2009)
- Honors: Cum Laude, With Honors
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- Florida State University
- B.S. (2005) | Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Minor in Math
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- Partner
- Richman Law Firm
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- Assistant District Attorney
- District Attorney's Office
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- Lead Assistant Solicitor General
- Forsyth County Solicitor General's Office
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- Associate
- Law Office of Steven Leibel, P.C.
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- DUI Prosecutor
- State Attorney's Office
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- Homicide Division
- State Attorney's Office
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- Attorney-Client Liaison
- Jansen & Davis
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- Intern
- State Attorney's Office
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- “FORE!” What you need to know about Georgia’s new golf cart law
- The Advocate
- Boating Under the Influence - New Laws in Place for Boats on Lake Lanie
- The Advocate
- The Legal System
- The Advocate
- Underage Drinking
- The Advocate
- Forsyth County Law Day, Forsyth County
- Forsyth County Bar Association
- Introduction to Keynote Speaker Governor Nathan Deal.
- DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Evaluation Certified
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- Activities: Legislative Committee
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- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
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- Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar
- Past-President
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- Forsyth County Bar Association
- Board Member
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- Activities: Board Member Committee Chair - Bench and Bar Committee - Law Day
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- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- English: Spoken, Written
SNYDER v. State; A24A1554; Decided: February 20, 2025; Georgia Court of Appeals
Can a Police Officer Draw Your Blood After a DUI Arrest? | Snyder v. State Case Breakdown In this episode, we examine the recent Georgia Court of Appeals' decision in...
CLARK v. The STATE; S24G0855; Decided: February 18, 2025 - Georgia Supreme Court
Big case out of the Georgia Supreme Court about early termination of probation! Clark v. The State, a case that clarifies how early probation termination works in Georgia, came out...
The STATE v. JOHNSON; A24A1559; Decided: January 28, 2025 - Georgia Court of Appeals
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a DUI blood test warrant for alcohol CANNOT be used to search for drugs. Learn how this decision protects your Fourth Amendment rights...
FORREST v. The STATE; A24A1802; Decided: January 16, 2025 - Georgia Court of Appeals
Do you get credit for time served? Yes! Post 2020, there is a law in Georgia that gives an inmate credit for time served, regardless of which jail he is...
PELAYO v. The STATE; A24A1782; Decided: December 31, 2024 - Georgia Court of Appeals
Statute of Limitations Delayed Disclosure of Rape https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ga-court-of-appeals/116823810.html
FLORES-AVILA v. The STATE; A24A1811; Decided: January 02, 2025 - Georgia Court of Appeals
Improper Bolstering https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ga-court-of-appeals/116829819.html
DOJ Investigation into the FULTON COUNTY JAIL! This is bad!
Shocking DOJ Report: The Crisis in Fulton County Jail | What You Need to Know A recent Department of Justice investigation reveals alarming conditions inside the Fulton County Jail in...
Georgia Prisons are TERRIBLE! Learn what the Dept of Justice Investigation says about them!
Inside Georgia's Prison Crisis In this video, we uncover the Department of Justice's shocking investigation into Georgia's prison system . The findings reveal disturbing conditions and constitutional violations that are...
How to Pay a Traffic Ticket Online in Forsyth County, Georgia
In this video, I'll guide you through the process of paying a traffic citation online without having to go to court. I'll show you step-by-step instructions on using ForsythClerk.com to...