Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Richard Irvin’s 15-Year Career Defending Criminals Raises Big Questions
One week after Richard Irvin finally made himself available to reporters, Illinois voters are left with far more questions than answers. A closer look at Irvin’s background reveals he enjoyed a 15-year career as a criminal defense attorney where he made big money off keeping violent abusers, sex offenders, and gang members out of prison. As reported by multiple outlets, Irvin’s first law firm, the Law Office of Richard C. Irvin and Associates, brazenly advertised its services defending clients accused of domestic violence, violent felonies, and more. Irvin even advertised his five years as a prosecutor as the reason he can construct “effective defense strategies.”
“No wonder Richard Irvin would rather avoid tough questions and instead communicate through consultant-crafted videos: he’s not being honest about his record,” said Democratic Party of Illinois Deputy Director Jake Lewis. “Irvin would rather dodge reporters and hide from voters than explain why he ‘zealously defended’ the very criminals he purported to prosecute. Actions speak louder than words, and Richard Irvin’s 15-year career making big money off defending criminals says more than any tough-talking TV ad ever could.”
