Richard Sanders, Jr.

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Richard Sanders, Jr.: Attorney with Johnson Kraeuter & Sanders LLC
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Richard Sanders is a partner at Johnson Kraeuter & Sanders LLC, where he focuses his practice on family law and domestic relations. Licensed in Georgia since 2008, Richard brings significant expertise as a litigator, successfully handling cases through trial and appeal, and advocating in person before both the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. He is a registered mediator and arbitrator, regularly volunteering with the Mediation Center in Savannah. Richard’s reputation extends beyond the courtroom—he co-authored Divorce in Georgia and is a frequent lecturer on legal topics, including family law, evidence, and ethics, for attorneys, judges, and community organizations.

A respected leader, Richard serves on executive committees for both the Savannah Bar Association and the Council of Municipal Court Judges, and is the most senior First District Representative. His work has earned him recognition as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2016 and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Georgia. He also holds an AV Preeminent peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, Richard has dedicated more than a decade to coaching the Mock Trial Team at Savannah Arts Academy, reflecting his passion for community service and legal mentorship.

Areas of Practice (16)

  • Family Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Military Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Vaccine Injury
  • Mass Torts
  • Intentional Torts
  • Tort Liability
  • Criminal Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Military/Veterans
  • Tort & Insurance Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgia Southern University, B.S.J.S., 2004
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Georgia; United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States Supreme Court
Birth Information:
April 13, 1982
ISLN:
921975685

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/05/14 in Domestic Relations

    Mr. Sanders is an domestic relations lawyer. He and his firm, each in its own way, is the best of the best insofar as representation, professionalism and preparedness are concerned. I would absolutely use the services of this firm for any legal ne... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/05/14 in General Practice

    Mr. Sanders is the epitome of professionalism.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/03/14 in Personal Injury

    Richard is a talented attorney who takes his representation of his clients seriously. He aggressively represents his client's interests.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/03/14 in Family Law

    I have worked with Richard on several cases involving a diversity of issues. He is a talented attorney and aggressively represents his client's interests.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/28/14 in Divorce

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/28/14 in Criminal Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/27/14 in Family Law

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/05/14 in Domestic Relations

    He is a really nice guy.

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Litigation

  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Domestic Relations

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Avvo Client Review
4.6/5.0 (20 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion
Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)
 Client Champion

Richard is the most personable, reasonable, understanding person that I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Every question I had, was answered with perfect clarity, in a timely manner. Mr. San...

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