John Richards (Attorney General)
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John Richards was an Irish judge.
Richards was born in Dublin, son of John Richards, solicitor, and his wife Elizabeth Fitzgerald. He graduated from the University of Dublin, was called to the Bar in 1811; King's Counsel in 1830. He was appointed a judge at Madras in 1835 but resigned to become Solicitor-General for Ireland
the same year and became Attorney-General for Ireland
the following year. He was appointed a Baron of the Exchequer in 1837 and held that office until 1859; he also served as a judge of the Encumbered Estates Court.
Richards married firstly Catherine Moloney and secondly Christiana O'Brien. Ball describes him as one of the finest Irish judges of his time.
Richards was born in Dublin, son of John Richards, solicitor, and his wife Elizabeth Fitzgerald. He graduated from the University of Dublin, was called to the Bar in 1811; King's Counsel in 1830. He was appointed a judge at Madras in 1835 but resigned to become Solicitor-General for Ireland
Solicitor-General for Ireland
The Solicitor-General for Ireland was the holder of an Irish and then United Kingdom government office. The holder was a deputy to the Attorney-General for Ireland, and advised the Crown on Irish legal matters. At least one holder of the office, Patrick Barnewall played a significant role in...
the same year and became Attorney-General for Ireland
Attorney-General for Ireland
The Attorney-General for Ireland was an Irish and then United Kingdom government office. The holder was senior to the Solicitor-General for Ireland, and advised the Crown on Irish legal matters...
the following year. He was appointed a Baron of the Exchequer in 1837 and held that office until 1859; he also served as a judge of the Encumbered Estates Court.
Richards married firstly Catherine Moloney and secondly Christiana O'Brien. Ball describes him as one of the finest Irish judges of his time.