In the News
Forsyth County News
October 2021
Attorney A.J. Richman successfully defended a man who was accused of murder,
two counts of felony murder, two counts of burglary, aggravated sodomy
and aggravated sexual battery. Mr. Richman's client was found guilty
on only one charge of burglary and was cleared of the other charges.
WSBTV Channel 2
June 2020
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into what led to the death
of a teen in the Dawson County jail. Channel 2′s Mike Petchenik
talked to Jonathan Sanford’s parents, who are devastated at the
loss of their son and said they just want answers. Sandford's parents
described the 18-year-old as a typical teenager, a recent high school
graduate looking forward to a fun summer with friends.
The Georgia Defender
April 2020
AJ Richman is the co-chair of the Legislative Committee for the Georgia
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. It is the largest formal organization
of criminal defense lawyers in Georgia. He was recently featured as their
Lawyer of the Week at the Georgia State Capitol where he lobbied for issues
related to criminal defense.
Richman Law Firm
March 2020
Attorney A.J. Richman practices social distancing while joining a Zoom
call with the president of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers, Lawrence Zimmerman, and Judge Robert McBurney. The Georgia courts
are trying their best at staying connected during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Forsyth County News
December 2019
Attorney A.J. Richman defense 16-year veteran police officer of the Forsyth
County Sheriff’s Office accused of domestic violence.
WSBTV Channel 2
May 2018
A decorated Alpharetta police officer and a former military officer were
accused of excessive force during a traffic stop. As of April 4, 2020,
the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Alpharetta Police Department cleared
him of excessive force. The case still remains open, but AJ Richman believes
all charges will soon be dismissed.
Daily Mail
May 2016
Charges reduced for Forsyth County mom accused of aggravated child molestation
and other sex crimes.