Ian Richards (judge)

Richards, the son of a mechanic and registered nurse, grew up in South Florida. He attended Shadowlawn Elementary School in the heart of Liberty City, and later graduated from Miami Norland Senior High School. Richards earned his Bachelor of Accounting degree, in 1999, from Florida International University. In 2002, Richards received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Richards was a member of the UM Law School’s Honor Council. Richards was defeated in a bid for re-election in 2014, despite his re-election effort being endorsed by major local newspapers. Richards is married with three children. ==Career achievements==

• 2002 to 2004 – Assistant State Attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit • 2004 to 2008 – private attorney in South Florida • 2009 to 2014 – elected County Judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit Richards is a member of the Broward Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, and Federal Bar Association == References ==