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Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr., Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

focused on Criminal Defense, Environmental, and Litigation

Atlanta, GA

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Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Environmental, and Litigation.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Criminal Defense · Environmental · Litigation
  • Handles Criminal Defense, Environmental, and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).

About Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr.: Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Environmental, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr.

Richard concentrates on criminal defense, environmental, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Richard takes criminal defense matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Richard takes environmental matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Richard takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Richard takes white collar matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr. — Attorney of Georgia criminal defense experience

Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Environmental, and Litigation.

A former federal enforcement counsel with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a former special assistant U.S. attorney, Rich Glaze provides creative, strategic, results-oriented counsel to his clients in the enforcement and defense of environmental, administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.

Rich stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his clients – primarily corporations, municipalities, utilities and individuals – who need guidance regarding environmental permitting and compliance, transactional review and policy issues, and international investigations and audits.

Environmental

Rich’s practice is focused on enforcement matters brought by federal and state agencies and the Department of Justice, including defense of environmental claims involving the major federal environmental statutes and their state counterparts.

He represents companies, municipalities and nonprofits in Clean Water Act point source, pretreatment and wetlands matters – including citizen suits; sewer system and pretreatment matters; drinking water issues; storm water issues; corrective action and spill remediation; hazardous waste disposal, storage and transportation issues; renewable fuels, including the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard; chemical release and inventory reporting; manufacturer and registration issues; state and federal brownfields; state and federal Superfund sites; and other issues related to contaminated property.

In addition, Rich provides regulatory review for corporate transactions and purchases of commercial property and counsels lenders regarding foreclosures of properties with environmental concerns.

White Collar and Investigations

As an experienced criminal and civil defense attorney, Rich handles matters involving environmental crimes, healthcare fraud, mail and wire fraud; state pharmacy and medical board compliance; comprehensive internal investigations for government investigations; and False Claims Act defense.

Rich appears before state and federal government agencies, including the EPA, the DOJ, state environmental agencies and state medical and pharmaceutical boards, and U.S. District Courts.

How Richard handles criminal defense matters

A former federal enforcement counsel with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a former special assistant U.S. attorney, Rich Glaze provides creative, strategic, results-oriented counsel to his clients in the enforcement and defense of environmental, administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. Rich stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his clients – primarily corporations, municipalities,…

The kind of cases Richard takes

Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, environmental, and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr.'s legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    J.D. · 1985

Richard studied at J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Law school and academic background

Richard completed J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr.

Richard has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).

Locations

Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr.'s office in Atlanta

Richard's primary office is at 3340 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2900, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326-1092. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

3340 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2900

Atlanta, Georgia 30326-1092

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Hiring guide

How to hire Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard

Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Richard E. "Rich" Glaze, Jr.

  • How much does it cost to hire Richard for a criminal defense case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Richard offer a free consultation?

    Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.

  • How long do criminal defense cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Richard is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Richard accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

    Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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