Union Clients

Under the Supreme Court’s Weingarten decision, when an investigatory interview occurs, and the union employee has made a clear request for union representation before or during the interview, the following rules apply: The employee cannot be...

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Criminal Defense Clients

If you are instructed to come to the precinct it is prudent to retain an attorney. If you are arrested, ask for a lawyer. Do not talk to the police or any prosecutor/district attorney. Do not write or sign any statement. Do not give the police...

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The Law Offices of Richard J. Washington in the Community

On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., I will be participating in a Legal Seminar at the New Haven SDA Temple located at 634 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216. I will be covering the criminal law portion of the seminar. Admission is free, and...

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