Founding Partner | Law Offices of R. Wayne Richter, P.A.
Focused exclusively on criminal defense throughout Palm Beach, Glades, Okeechobee, and the Treasure Coast.
R. Wayne Richter is the founding partner of Law Offices of R. Wayne Richter, P.A., a firm devoted solely to criminal defense. With more than 22 years of trial experience, Wayne is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Wayne earned his B.A. in Political Science from Florida Southern College in Lakeland and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law–Houston, nationally recognized for its trial advocacy program. He returned to West Palm Beach to begin his legal career, and after 10 successful years with a respected criminal defense firm, he opened his own practice in 2013.
Wayne lives on the Treasure Coast with his wife and three children. He enjoys traveling, spending time on the water, and cheering on the Miami Dolphins.
Professional Honors
- AV Preeminent® Rating – Martindale-Hubbell®: the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards, held by fewer than 10% of attorneys.
- Super Lawyers – Recognized for excellence in criminal defense (only the top 5% of lawyers in the state are included)
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers – The National Trial Lawyers
- “Superb” 10.0 Rating – Avvo
- Guide to Florida – Best of 2025 Regional Winner, Criminal Defense Firms
- Lawyers of Distinction 2025 – Recognizing excellence in criminal defense law
Professional & Legal Involvement
- Treasurer, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2025–2026)
- Co-Chair, Florida Bar Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee (2025–2026)
- President, Martin County Bar Association (2023–2024)
- Member, Florida Bar Criminal Practice Rules Committee (2025–2028)
- Chair, Florida Bar Grievance Committee A, 19th Judicial Circuit (2025–2026)
- Past President, Palm Beach County Bar Association, North County Section
- Member, Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, St. Lucie Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, American Inns of Court, Justice Major B. Harding Chapter
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Paralegal
Katie Richter has served as a Paralegal with Law Offices of R. Wayne Richter, P.A. since 2014. She is a Florida Registered Paralegal and a Florida Notary Public, bringing more than a decade of legal experience to the firm.
Ms. Richter earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in the area of community association law, where she gained valuable experience in document preparation, case management, and client communication.
At Law Offices of R. Wayne Richter, P.A., Ms. Richter provides comprehensive support in all aspects of criminal defense litigation, including discovery review, trial preparation, and coordination of client and court communications. Her professionalism, organizational skill, and attention to detail contribute significantly to the firm’s efficient and effective legal representation.
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