Stephanie Dawn Ritchie

Stephanie Dawn Ritchie

4.5
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Clarksville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Personal Injury

121 S 3rd St, Clarksville, TN

About Stephanie

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

I have practiced criminal law in Kentucky, federal and state courts, for over 13 years. I have practiced criminal law in Tennessee for over 5 years.

29 years

55%
Social Security & Disability 35%

I have practiced social security claim management in Kentucky and Tennessee for over 13 years.

29 years

35%
Personal Injury 10%

I have represented plaintiffs in personal injury litigation in Kentucky and Tennessee for over 13 years.

29 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 20 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 27 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

BATSON NOLAN PLC

121 S 3rd St, Clarksville, TN, 37040-3403

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Stephanie Dawn Ritchie's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | September 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense

Disappointed

I tried contacting Stephanie Ritchie 4 different times and never got to speak with her. Her secretary took my notes down, but I never got a call back from Ritchie. I wanted to hire her for a criminal trial case, but she was uninterested in hearing what I had to say. I guess after looking at my charge...s, not knowing that the 3 major counts of the 5 counts, have been dismissed, she prejudged the case, without hearing any of the details. To be honest, this couldn’t be any easier, I would defend myself if I could. This is just a simple case of a small town, who you know, and lawyers and prosecutors, rubbing elbows behind closed doors. Even when money is no object. I guess some lawyers are afraid of trial. But I’m the one facing max time. Trial is where the truth comes out. Innocent people aren’t afraid to go to trial. What a disappointment. I wouldn’t hire her now, if she took it for free.

Posted by Anjali Evans | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

BEST LAWYER ALL AROUND

This is the best lawyer. I would recommend her before anyone else. Finding a lawyer is difficult but finding one who loves what she’s doing and actually care about you isn’t hard to find because she’s right here. Stephanie is amazing. She goes above and beyond to get what you need done.

Posted by William | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Adoption case

Ms. Ritchie is an outstanding lawyer who is kind, understanding and willing to do all she can to help you achieve what you need in court. I will always recommend her and use her again should the need arise.

Posted by Georgia | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney...Stephanie gets it DONE

Stephanie Ritchie-Mize is the best Attorney in Clarksville TN. She is very responsive and always have a definitive answer when you ask a question about anything that she is helping you with as a client or person in general, she go above and beyond her call legally to find the beat outcome for the sit...uation. Stephanie take pride in her work as well as upholding legal/moral/ethical value and has much respect for people in general. She is truly a BLESSING and great ATTORNEY I cannot express it enough she helped when every other Attorney didn’t want to take on the fight and my family thank you for all that you do and have done.

Posted by Steven | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best attorney I've ever delt with

Always replays to any questions asked and always easy to get in touch with, better by text but she will return her calls. Very professional and will fight hard for her client , I can say she did an awesome job defending me in a bogus dui charge.

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Stephanie Dawn Ritchie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsey Davis

Child custody lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse Stephanie as an excellent attorney. Stephanie mediated a child custody case for me and did an excellent job. She is very detailed and thorough and does a great job getting the parties to reach an understanding."

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Robert Gilligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Farmer

Personal injury lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a outstanding lawyer. She is highly thought of throughout Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. I highly recommend her!"

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Philip Mize

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mrs. Ritchie is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. She routinely defends felony level criminal clients with remarkable success including having obtained acquitals in two murder cases tried within the past year. Mrs. Ritchie zealously represents her clients in both Tennessee and Kentucky. She is also very skilled in representing social security applicants. She is very knowledgable of the social security process and has assisted numerous clients successfully qualify for social security disability benefits. I would most certainly recommend Mrs. Ritchie to anyone facing criminal charges and/or anyone who is disablied or injured."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Education

1997

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Kentucky

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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