John Richards (April 18, 1753 – November 13, 1822) was a United States representative from Pennsylvania.
He was appointed justice of the peace for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1777, a position he held until his death.
He also served as judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in 1784, and was a delegate to the Federal Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Richards was elected as a Democratic-Republican Party to the Fourth Congress, serving from January 18, 1796 to March 3, 1797.
He presented a memorial on December 10, 1795, claiming election since the governor had declined to issue a certificate to either candidate.