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Rickards wins pardon for client from Governor Christie

03-03-2018

Governor Christ Christie, in one of his last acts in public office, has granted a pardon application filed by Jordan B. Rickards on behalf of a client. The client had suffered from a serious substance abuse addiction in the 1980s and 1990s, and accumulated too many convictions to be eligible…

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Rickards Wins Post-Conviction Relief Petition

03-03-2018

The Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards has prevailed in a petition for post-conviction relief in Somerset County Superior Court, resulting in a seven-year-old indictment being dismissed, and allowing for the client to proceed unhindered in her immigration application. The client had pleaded guilty in 2011 to endangering the welfare…

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Hiring a Divorce Lawyer in New Jersey

02-20-2018

Tips for Hiring a Divorce Lawyer This is a difficult time in your life, and hiring a divorce lawyer is the last thing you thought you’d have to do. We understand. At Rickards Law, we listen to our client’s needs and strive to get the best results possible. We’re here…

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What to Do After a Car Accident Injury—Six Steps

02-09-2018

Finding Help After a Car Accident Injury Getting hurt in a car crash can be devastating. Car accident victims often sustain severe and debilitating injuries that require multiple surgeries, lengthy hospital stays, and months of follow-up visits to the doctor’s office. Moreover, traffic accident injuries often mean that the victim…

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Arrested for first offense DUI New Jersey

Arrested for a First Offense DUI in NJ – What’s Next?

01-24-2018

What Happens If Police Arrest You for DUI? Many New Jersey motorists don’t take drinking and driving seriously. They think they can have several beers and still drive safely. They may think that as long as they don’t cause an accident, they won’t get caught or face charges. This would…

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Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

12-01-2017

Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in New Jersey After a serious injury from a car accident, medical negligence, or another kind of accident, you may wonder what’s next. You will likely need help getting compensation. You should file a personal injury lawsuit to compensate for your losses. For many New…

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The Basics of Criminal Proceedings in the US Explained

01-17-2017

Criminal trials in the US proceed according to the common law system inherited from the British. The system is accusatory in nature in that an open contest is held between the defending individual and the prosecuting authorities to determine the innocence or guilt of the individual accused. The judge and…

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Can a Person Sue a Company for a Carpal Tunnel Injury?

01-14-2017

About six percent of all adults in the US suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. This percentage may look small but in real numbers, it means about 19 million Americans suffer from the condition. CTS is a painful injury that affects the…

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The Jones Act and Maritime Worker Injury Claims

01-11-2017

Workers in the maritime industry such as deckhands, crew members, stevedores, longshoremen, and others can sue a shipping company if they suffer an injury while working on a ship. Laws are in place that specify that maritime workers should receive adequate compensation for financial, physical, or emotional hardships that they…

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Three Things to Know Before Filing for a Divorce

01-11-2017

Divorce is a painful experience that can lead to great emotional hardship for both partners. However, there are situations when the partners have to swallow this bitter pill for the good of both. Throughout their years of marriage, the partners may have shared various assets including property, bank accounts, cars,…

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Can Video Evidence be Used in Court in DUI Cases?

01-08-2017

Increasingly, video evidence is being presented in court by prosecuting counsel. An in-car camera presents an audio and visual record of the driving behavior of an individual before being stopped by police, as well as any statements made by the subject while taking DUI tests. In most cases, the arresting…

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Rickards Reappointed as Counsel to Ethics Board of Old Bridge

01-06-2017

On January 4, 2017, the Township of Old Bridge Ethical Standards Board voted unanimously to reappoint Jordan B. Rickards as their official Board attorney. The Ethics Board consists of six members, appointed by the Township Council, tasked with investigating and ruling on allegations of violations of the Township Ethics Code…

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