Posts by Jordan Rickards
5 Signs You Need to Call a Personal Injury Attorney
When someone suffers a personal injury in a car accident caused by another driver, he or she is probably wondering whether an attorney is really necessary. Many people think of lawyers as just another expense after a crash, but this is not true. An experienced personal injury attorney is there to fight for your rights and…
Read MoreNew Client Review: Excellent, Knowledgeable, and Dedicated to Serving His Clients
“During our initial consultation with Jordan, my husband and I had complete confidence and faith in Jordan’s experience and knowledge of family law. He took the time to understand the background of our 10+ year struggle in family court with my husband’s “challenging” ex. Jordan provided solid advice and recommendations to mediate our modification, child…
Read MoreNew Client Review: "Simply The Best"
“Executing an estate from far away is, at best, a trial. Thanks to this young man for his part in making the sale of part of the estate as seamless as possible. We deal with a lot of attorneys and, I must say, Jordan has been the absolute best of the lot. He is professional,…
Read MoreRickards defeats DUI in East Brunswick, New Jersey
The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards recently represented a client charged with a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The client was accused by the New Jersey State Police of driving with a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of .08 according to the alchotest (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a “breathalyzer”),…
Read MoreRickards defeats DUI in Woodbridge, New Jersey
The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards recently represented a client charged with a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The client was accused of having caused a car accident on a highway, then leaving his car on the highway while he ran away. When he was ultimately apprehended by the police,…
Read MoreMunicipal Offense: Driving While Suspended in New Jersey
Municipal Offense: Driving While Suspended in New Jersey At first glance, it seems like the Municipal Court handles only minor matters. Nonetheless, some municipal cases can result in substantial fines and even jail time. That is true in the case of a person who is ticketed for driving while suspended in New Jersey. New Jersey law…
Read MoreMunicipal Offense: Driving Without Insurance in New Jersey
Municipal Offense: Driving Without Insurance in New Jersey Some of the harshest penalties levied by the New Jersey municipal courts are those related to driving without insurance. State law requires all drivers to carry adequate car insurance. The law even dictates the minimum amount of coverage. Drivers must have $15,000 for the injury or death…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding a DUI During the Holidays
Tips for Avoiding a DUI During the Holidays With the festive holiday season comes celebrations. Many of these involve alcohol, and it should come as no surprise that the number of DUI arrests increases at this time of year. Here are a few tips for enjoying festive, but DUI free holidays. The only foolproof way…
Read MoreWhat Constitutes Premises Liability in New Jersey?
What Constitutes Premises Liability in New Jersey? Whenever an individual enters someone else’s property they should be able to reasonably assume that it’s safe to do so. That is, a property owner or resident has a responsibility to take reasonable care of the property and to ensure that people who visit will not be injured. If a…
Read MoreDWI Arrests Can’t Be Expunged
DWI Arrests Can’t Be Expunged Expungement is a means for opening doors of opportunity. Unfortunately, not all crimes are eligible, and motor vehicle offenses are never eligible. As such, a DWI arrest cannot be expunged. Most people understand why a violent crime cannot be expunged, even if it doesn’t seem particularly fair in all circumstances.…
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