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Kelvin Richards earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island (2004–2008). He subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Kelvin has a professional background in the legal services industry, specifically focusing on criminal defense. He has worked as a Staff Attorney for the Legal Aid Society in Staten Island, New York, since 2013. Prior to his current role, he served in several legal capacities in Minnesota, including as a Law Clerk for the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights and the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, a Certified Student Prosecutor for the Brooklyn Center City Attorney Office.

A June 2021 candidate questionnaire labels the respondent "Victor Kelvin Richards, Candidate for City Council (D)," documenting a prior bid for New York City Council District 49.

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Has over a decade of experience practicing as a Staff Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney with the Legal Aid Society.

- Has over a decade of experience practicing as a Staff Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney with the Legal Aid Society.

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