Oakland County Attorney Abigail Richards Earns Peer-Selected Honor

Abigail Richards, founder of Richards Family Law, PLLC, has been named to the Top 10 Under 40 list, a distinction earned through nominations from fellow legal practitioners. This recognition highlights her decade of work navigating complex divorce, custody, and asset division cases across Michigan’s Metro-Detroit region.

Unlike honors based on client reviews or self-submissions, this peer-nominated award validates Richards’ professional standing within the legal community. Richards attributes the firm's success to her decision to specialize exclusively in family law rather than maintaining a general practice. This concentration allows her to identify nuances in contested custody arrangements and complex asset division that general practitioners might overlook.

As a mother of two and the owner of a woman-led firm, Richards often represents female clients navigating significant life transitions. She integrates her personal experience into her legal counsel, offering practical advice on parenting schedules and the emotional realities of co-parenting. Regarding the financial side of divorce, she maintains a strict stance against attempts to obscure assets during Michigan's equitable distribution process, noting that such actions often invite unnecessary judicial scrutiny. Richards continues to provide free 30-minute consultations to help potential clients prepare for the legal process, serving individuals throughout Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Livingston counties.