Areas of expertise adoption care & supervision child abduction child arrangement family molestation & occupation , 33 Bedford Row
Specialising in a wide range of complex matters relating to children, including issues of fostering and adoption, non-accidental injury and death, sexual abuse; paedophile rings, incest, abuse and child neglect.
Ruth Richards specialises in all matters pertaining to children. She was called to the Bar in 2016, having initially qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and successfully completed her Higher Rights in 2011. After being in general family practice for four years, she worked as a specialist child and adult protection solicitor within local authorities for more than 10 years.
As a consequence of her local authority roles, she became legal advisor to an adoption panel and a fostering panel, legal advisor to a serious case review sub-committee, and legal advisor to a secure panel.
As a solicitor, Ruth was a member of the Children Panel and is well versed in representing children.
North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar
Ruth Richards - 33 Bedford Row 'Ruth is an absolute force of nature. Her legal knowledge is second to none. She commands the court room and gains the respect and confidence of clients on all cases.'