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also known as Michael W. Ritter, Michael Ritter
Michael has had extremely diverse experience throughout his legal career. Although he excelled in both Personal Injury and Workers Compensation litigation, his primary focus and passion has always been Criminal Law and Civil Rights Litigation. Michael has tried many cases before a jury and has an amazing track record of success. His aggressive approach has proven successful both in and out of the court room. Michael has appealed cases and argued before the 6th Circuit United States Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as arguing cases of first impression with citings in Tennessee Case Law.
MICHAEL RITTER is an Oak Ridge, Tennessee native and a proud graduate from Oak Ridge High School. Following graduation, Mr. Ritter joined the United States Army and served with the 319th United States Army Security Agency in Lubeck, Rothwesten, West Germany. He held a Top Secret Clearance and was stationed on the East/West German border. He is a proud Veteran; member of the VA and is active in the support of Veterans.
Following active duty and his discharge from the military, Mr. Ritter attended the University of Tennessee and earned his Bachelor’s degree in American History.
While obtaining his degree, Michael worked at Y-12 Nuclear Facility as Shift Technical Coordinator and was responsible for writing Operation Procedures for the Metal Preparation Division. Mr. Ritter then became an Independent Owner/Operator Trucker for Interstate Contract Carriers. Michael was able to accomplish his dream of driving in 48 states in the US and throughout Canada. After seeing the United States, Mr. Ritter accepted a position with the company to assist them with originating and developing operational procedures for the Safety Division.
After working for thirteen years, Michael returned to studies and attended Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent School of Law, in Chicago. He transferred to the Cecil Humphries School of Law in Memphis, Tennessee for his second year of law school before settling in at the University of Tennessee, George Taylor School of Law. Michael earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1985. Among many distinguished attorneys Michael has assisted over the years, his most impressionable was working with E. Riley Anderson, former Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court while clerking at Joyce, Anderson, Meredith & Flitcroft.
Following graduation, Mr. Ritter accepted an in-house counsel position with Criterion Carrier Corp. in Winston-Salem, N.C. Desiring to return to his hometown and needing to satisfy his entrepreneurial spirit, Michael began his own general practice with Whitfield, DePersio, and Ritter in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Michael was also an associate with the Law Firm of Joyce, Anderson, Meredith, & Flitcroft in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and at the Ridenour & Ridenour Law Firm in Clinton, Tennessee.
Michael is married to Candi Ritter and they live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They are fortunate to spend weekends on their farm in Morgan County, Tennessee. Michael loves being outdoors and can often be found in his organic garden. Michael’s other passion is sailing, he sailed around Southern Florida and the Caribbean calling the ocean his home for a year.
Our knowledge, experience and zealous reputation extend to the following counties: Knox, Anderson, Roane, Morgan, Davidson, Hamilton, Loudon, Monroe, Meigs, Campbell, Scott, Blount and many many others.
With ove 30 years experience and a multitude of successful jury trials, the Reputation of Ritter & Edwards has been described as fierce, our cross-examination exemplary.
If you need fierce representation from zealous advocates, Call the Law Office of Ritter & Edwards for a free consultation. We Know The Law!
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Chat withState: Tennessee
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
3910 Morgan County Highway, Suite 4, Wartburg, TN, 37887
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Posted by Albert | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Don’t Be Bitter! Call Mr. Ritter!
Mr. Ritter was by far the best decision I made in my court case! He’s very knowledgeable and tells you everything up front about your case. He knows the ins and outs of the DUI laws and can provide you with best case and worst case scenarios. He works hard for the best case scenario and he knows what...
Posted by Molly | December 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best lawyer in East TN ...
Words cant express what Mike Ritter and his staff did for me, and my family. Upon a hard time in my life I hired Mike based on his reputation for being a highly skilled DUI lawyer . Not only did he beat my case he also got my license back for me and had several other charges dismissed and expunged. A...
Posted by Brett | December 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Your first and only choice! The best DUI attorney you’ll find.
Michael Ritter is the epitome of a true defense attorney. A very smart man with decades of knowledge & experience - he knows the law very well & you’ll learn that during your consultation. He goes beyond expectations to make sure his clients are satisfied with their results. If you aren’t pleased, Mr...
Posted by Dena | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Lawyer - Recommend above any & all Tennessee Lawyers
Fantastic Legal Lawyer!! Thank you Michael for representing my son several times over the past few years. You helped him with some serious charges and allegations mostly stimming from drugs. You helped give him a new lease on life and he is doing so much better! I credit you with helping save his ...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Stop looking for an attorney and hire Michael Ritter and his team.
If I could give Michael Ritter and his team 1000 stars on this review I would. I was charged with failure to obey traffic control device (running a red light), DUI, and violation of implied consent(refusal to breath or blood test). Being arrested is a dehumanizing and traumatic event. After my arres...
"I have been afforded the distinct honor of being mentored by Michael W. Ritter. His zealous representation of his clients makes him top notch in the criminal defense field. His passion for defending the constitution is only surpassed by his empathy for his client."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Temporary Suspension issued in TN, 2011
updated on 03/28/2017Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
“This was a temporary suspension! A complaint,( that was ultimately DISMISSED) was not answered within the time allotted by the Board of Professional Responsibility. My Mother was in critical condition in Phoenix, Arizona, when the response was due. Upon my return, I contacted the Board, a hearing was held and my license was immediately restored to active.”
Censured issued in TN, 2004
updated on 09/21/2013When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
1987 - Present
Attorney at Law, Ritter & Edwards, An Association of Attorneys
The judgment of the Trial Court is affirmed in part and vacated in part
This case was affirmed by the Tennessee Supreme Court
Accordingly, this court reverses the order of the trial court and hereby remands this cause for an evidentiary hearing on the issue of consent
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2017
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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