Richard Chen

Richard Chen

Richard Chen

Richard joined Miller, Hall & Triggs in 2026. His practice focuses on local government and public finance, schools and education, and litigation.

Richard received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2026. At the college he served as a writer and editor in the Journal of Law, Technology & Policy. He also served as president of the Intellectual Property Law Society.

Richard received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also fluent in Chinese Mandarin.

Richard is admitted to practice in Illinois and is a member of the Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations.

Recent News and Articles

Administrative Enforcement of Code Violations

Non-home rule municipalities may now enforce administrative orders in the same manner as judicial orders By Katherine Swise…

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Zoning Ordinances Cannot Impose a Substantial Burden on Religious Exercise

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