Richard T.

Richard T. is a highly experienced attorney specializing in homicide and forensics law. Currently serving as a Homicide Attorney and Forensics Counsel at Brooklyn Defender Services since July 2021, Richard has successfully tried three homicide cases and a burglary-related firearms case, demonstrating expertise in cross-examining various forensic experts. Prior experience includes roles at the Law Office of Richard Torres and Queens Defenders, where Richard focused on forensic issues in innocence cases and established a DNA defense practice. Richard's tenure at The Legal Aid Society of NYC spanned nearly 16 years, contributing to a recognized DNA defense project and personally trying multiple cases to verdict. Richard holds a JD from Brooklyn Law School and a BA in Philosophy from Hunter College.