Thomas G. Richards is one of four children from a respected Toronto family. His father immigrated to Canada as a child, graduated with two university degrees, became a pilot in the Canadian Air Force, and flew supersonic fighter jets in both Canada and Europe.

After college Mr. Richards had a successful career in retail management, then in his mid-twenties attended university and received a Bachelor Degree (BA) with a concentration in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Arts in 1983.

Three years later he was granted a Law Degree (LLB) from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law (Common Law) in 1986.

After successfully completing his Articles and the LSUC Bar Admission Course, Mr. Richards became a lawyer and joined the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1988. He has practiced law since then both in Canada and overseas.

Mr. Richards is also a successful Instructor, and taught evening law courses over a period of more than ten years at various colleges and universities. He established a program of Western Law and Legal English attended by lawyers and judges in the Peoples Republic of China.

Though Mr. Richards has practiced most areas of the law, he now restricts his practice to criminal and immigration law. He is designated counsel for the respected firm Get-To-Canada Ltd.

He has strong connections with many of the vibrant multi-cultural communities in Toronto, and is well acquainted with the needs of new Canadians.