Charles Henry Rittgers

PRO

Charles Henry Rittgers

also known as Charles H. Rittgers

4.8
13 reviews
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lebanon, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

12 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH

About Charles

Biography

Our law firm has the results to prove that your case is in good hands when you work with us.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Charlie Rittgers knows the system. He is a former prosecutor and has been practicing law in Southern Ohio for more than thirty years. Mr. Rittgers is proactive in representing his clients. He was selected again as an Ohio Super Lawyer and is Past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Founding Member of the National College of DUI Defense, and Past President of the Warren County Bar Association.

48 years | 3,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Mr. Rittgers is a respected DUI attorney that is known for results. He is a Founding Member of the National College of DUI Defense. Because of his experience, Mr. Rittgers has been a speaker to area attorney groups and law enforcement groups and has been asked to teach at a major university. Ninety percent of his clients are referred by other lawyers and former clients.

48 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

Charlie Rittgers and the firm of Rittgers and Rittgers can use its extensive network of experts, ranging from grief specialists to accident reconstruction experts to help families in all types of wrongful death cases. In the last year alone, the firm has successfully settled multiple multi-million dollar wrongful death suits on behalf of its clients.

30 years

20%
Car Accident 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Charlie Rittgers and the firm of Rittgers & Rittgers has a strong history or success in personal injury cases. The firm uses a large network of resources toget just compensation for its clients.

48 years | 600 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 47 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rittgers & Rittgers

12 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH, 45036

rittgers.com

Rittgers & Rittgers

9075 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 450, West Chester, OH, 45069

rittgers.com

Rittgers & Rittgers

3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226

rittgers.com

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

9100 West Chester Towne Centre Drive, Suite 205, West Chester, OH, 45069

rittgers.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Charles online.

Charles Henry Rittgers's Reviews

5 star

(11)

4 star

(0)

3 star

(0)

2 star

(0)

1 star

(1)

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute best! Felt like family

Recently worked with lawyer Matt Nakajima and his paralegal Suzie after being seriously injured in a car accident. Working with these two was absolutely the best. Extremely fast responses to everything and treated my family like it was their own. I felt like they truly cared about me through the enti...re case. Matt was quick to get things moving and was excellent counsel through the whole process. I can’t say enough good things about them.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2012

THE BEST

I was unjustly accused of a crime, and retained Mr. Rittgers as my defense attorney. I had never been in trouble in my life and was quite upset and nervous. Charlie walked me through the process and assured me that I would come out fine. He kept me informed during the entire process and we won the... case. I felt like he really was emotionally involved in my case, and that he was completely confident in our defense, which in turn, made me confident that the outcome would be favorable. If you need a good attorney, I would highly suggest hiring him, or anyone from his firm.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2012

A Genuine and Caring Lawyer Who Exceeded Our Expectations!

We hired Charlie to represent our juvenile child who made a very poor decision that could have had a major negative impact on our child's life. Charlie was honest and straight forward with us and shared with our child how lives can be ruined by the wrong choices. For all of the parents out there th...at may face this awful time in your child's life, remember it's not just about hiring the best lawyer ( which we have no doubt Charlie is) but also taking action yourselves immediately with consequences, no car, counseling, etc. We breathed a big sigh of relief after court that day after months of a lot of stress. Thank you to Charlie and your staff!

Posted by Delores | November 30, 2011

Personal injury

My husband was hit by another driver which resulted in the death of our granddaughter. Rittgers & Rittgers handled our claim very professionally and with much compassion. Mr. Rittgers and his staff worked very hard on our claim. We would recommend Rittgers & Rittgers very highly.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2011

Excellent Criminal Defense

He gave me my life back. I can think of no higher praise. He knows the law and he listens and fights for his client. His advise is sound and in the client's best interest. Thank you Mr. Rittgers.

See All Client Reviews

Charles Henry Rittgers's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Charles
John Leo O'Shea headshot
John O'Shea

Unknown lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie Rittgers is someone to whom I refer clients and with whom I have worked as co-counsel. I have seen first-hand the excellent, tireless work he does for clients. Charlie is the only lawyer I consider when referring someone for representation in Warren County."

Michael S. Waddington headshot
Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Jeremiah Justin Denslow headshot
Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie is a pillar of the Cincinnati, Lebanon and Dayton legal communities. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."

Robert William Dziech headshot
Robert Dziech

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Gabriel Phillip Moorman headshot
Gabriel Moorman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Rittgers is a great guy and an outstanding lawyer. He is always willing to share his knowledge with younger attorneys in the community and offer helpful guidance. His reputation as a litigator is superb."

Louis Rubenstein headshot
Louis Rubenstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Charlie Rittgers more than 30 years. He embodies all that is good and right with a criminal defense practioner. Well educated, well respected and at the top of his game."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very experienced lawyer."

Jeffrey Charles Meadows headshot
Jeffrey Meadows

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Charlie is an excellent attorney who is very well respected in the community by both lawyers and judges alike. Charlie has a great courtroom presence and temperment and is always current with our ever-changing laws."

Jon Saia headshot
Jon Saia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Rittgers is an outstanding lawyer with a reputation for being tough in his defense of criminal matters while being compassionate towards his clients needs. He is passionate about his profession and serves his clients well. I highly endorse Mr. Rittgers."

Ellen Biscotti Rittgers headshot
Ellen Rittgers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

View All Endorsements
John Leo O'Shea headshot
John O'Shea

Criminal defense lawyer

Jeremiah Justin Denslow headshot
Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer

Louis Rubenstein headshot
Louis Rubenstein

Criminal defense lawyer

Charles Matthew Rittgers headshot
Charles Rittgers

Personal injury lawyer

Jeffrey Charles Meadows headshot
Jeffrey Meadows

DUI and DWI lawyer

Ellen Biscotti Rittgers headshot
Ellen Rittgers

Divorce and separation lawyer

Jon Saia headshot
Jon Saia

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers

2013

Listed Top 100 in Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers

2013

Listed Top 50 in Cincinnati, Ohio Super Lawyers

2012

Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers

2011

Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers

2010

Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2009

Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2008

Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1980 - Present

, Rittgers & Rittgers

1900 - Present

Partner, Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

Associations

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

The DUI Group

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member

2005 - 2006

Warren County Bar Association

President

2003 - 2004

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

1995 - 1995

National College of DUI Defense

Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Shindler

The Ohio Supreme Court unanomously ruled in favor

See More Legal Cases

Education

1978

Cincinnati, University of

N/A

University of Cincinnati College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Miami University

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Warren County Bar Association

DUI Defense

N/A

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Moderator for Defending DUI Clients

N/A

Annual Mason Police Officer Banquet

Police Testimony in Criminal Cases

N/A

Annual Conference for Ohio Civil Trial Lawyers

Alcohol Consumption and Driving

N/A

Annual Conference for Ohio Civil Trial Lawyers

Alcohol Consumption and Driving

Publications

2004

The Vindicator President's Message

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution