Charles Matthew Rittgers

I am someone who has struggled with drug abuse for several years. It all came to a head when I nearly overdosed while driving. Facing a handful of charges including OVI, I knew I needed to seek the help of Charles Matthew Rittgers. Living in my community and hearing of past expierneces of friends in similar situations, I knew Rittgers was the best man for the job. Charlie made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. I never felt judged for my poor choices. It was clear to me Charlie was there to help not only with my case but was there to help me in every way possible. Charlie helped me improve my overall situation beyond the charges. He was very knowledgeable in giving advice about seeking treatment for addiction. Charlie was able to produce a ruling from the Court that was above and beyond my expectations. What started as a dreadful situation has turned into a very hopeful outlook on life as I move forward. I owe many thanks to Charles Matthew Rittgers.

Charlie M. Rittgers has been my attorney of choice for over 6 years. Charlie and his team are very professional, knowledgable and dependable. Above all, they get POSITIVE results. Having Charlie as my attorney, I felt at ease during times of stress. During consultation, he was clear and up front with all costs, obtainable scenarios and was able to answer any questions I had. I was charged with an F5. Due to a time sensitive issue, Charlie worked fast and I was promptly acquitted of the charge in it's entirety. I highly recommend Charlie M. Rittgers to anyone and everyone going through justice system seeking an effective attorney.

I was advised there was a warrant out for my arrest for a SORNA violation back in Ohio when I returned to North Carolina. I immediately looked under Best Lawyers and found Charles Ritgers' reviews quite good. Mr. Ritgers immediately advised me what was going to be involved in representing me on a complex case with several extenuating circumstances. He was upfront about the costs, time and the what if's should we not reach an agreement with the prosecution. It was an extremely delicate situation requiring careful follow-through on both of our parts. Charlie brought on Mr. Nicholas Graman, a Specialist in this area of law for back up. They both did a great deal of work interviewing my PO, meeting with the DA, collecting documentation, scheduling and attending multiple court visits. Throughout the process they always advised me what they discovered and asked questions to make a successful case. After three court appearances, It appeared the DA wasn't going to offer a plea agreement and continued to bring in witnesses from the sheriff's office. Finally after both Charlie and Nick heard from those witnesses and met with the Judge and the DA and explained the circumstances behind my failure under SORNA, as well as my NC PO allowing me to illegally come to OH via travel permits, and the many other circumstances of the case, they were able to reach a fair agreement with them. I could have been in custody for 12-18 mos. with a F4 but they were able to reduce the sentence to a M1 and no probation given underlying circumstances. I was amazed how these guys came to my defense for this first time offense. I've worked with criminal defense attorneys in the past that were never as transparent and professional as Charles Ritgers and Nicholas Graman. They are the best attorneys I've ever worked with and would highly recommend them for full legal representation. They both exceeded my expectations.

I was confronted with the most unfair, and undeserving life event. I felt helpless, hopeless, and confused. Charlie Rittger was sent by the Lord to help me, and help he did! He was on top of everything from beginning to end, and kept in constant contact which put me at ease. He explained everything every step of the way, there were no surprises. If you ever need legal help, I highly recommend Charlie Rittger. He doesn't make you feel like you're another number or like you're unintelligent. He and his experience and staff made a very stressful time in my life bearable. I'm so grateful, I am extremely happy now and I wouldn't be at this point without Charlie and his staff.

While representing me I always felt Charlie cared about me and my case the way he returned my calls I never felt rushed. I always felt that he honestly cared about my future. The firm he has help his father build is well know, highly respected and justifiably so. Thanks Charlie, Dave

Mr. Rittgers was a great lawyer, he was very professional & always kept me informed with what was happening in court. I would reccommened him to anyone that wants their case handled professionally & quickly!

I had no idea where to turn when I was charged with OVI. Charlie had the knowledge and expertise to get me through this difficult situation. He provided the best strategy and options for the situation. The results were the best I could have hoped for. I recommend him highly.

Charlie answered the phone in the dead of night for my first call to get a consultation and was incredibly informative and direct and put no pressure on me in the slightest to use his services over anyone else's. When it came to discussing his rates I was surprised to find it shockingly affordable (with respect to what others in the field charge), with a flat rate for the entire process that he was able to separate into a few payments to give me time to get my assets in the right places. This was my first experience with the court system and nervousness was the overwhelming emotion in my life at the time. When Charlie arrived though he answered every question I had running through my head with patience and expertise. My odds were not good on a reduction of charge but Charlie was able to explain the facts to the prosecutors and they were willing to just stick with the charge of regular OVI (which was not the best case scenario for me obviously but entirely fair and better than the alternative). He petitioned the judge for driving privileges for work and they were granted without the need of an interlock device; which was a surprise for both of us in the best way. Charlie's experience, professionalism, and all the other factors that go into being a good practitioner of law were visible and expertly performed. As a side not he seemed to be an incredibly kind, genuine guy who really did care about what he was doing for me. Charlie you have my thanks and my recommendation.

Charlie is the best attorney I've ever worked with! I had hired someone else, who was very incompetent. Charlie took over our case and was able to bring better results than we anticipated. Hire Charlie, and he will fight for you! He is honest, trustworthy, and was always quick to answer any questions or concerns.

Mr. Rittgers is an exceptional attorney. He was very knowledgeable and caring, and always kept us informed on what was going on with the case. I was very pleased with the way he handled my brother's case and its outcome. I would highly recommend him.

My attorney from the beginning had a great since of what my outcome may be and was able to relate that to myself and my family. My attorney was always there if we had any questions after he explained all the possible scenarios and if we forgot anything, he didn't hesitate to remind us in a fast and timely manner. My attorney was very polite and proactive where we took care of a situation before the judge was able to sentence me with punishment. My attorney help cut down several expenses by being a precise and to the point individual, which was awesome! My attorney handled business and would definitely recommend him to others! Thanks again!

Charles M. Rittgers is an exceptional attorney who greatly impressed us with his knowledge of the law, commitment to resolving our case, and attention to our concerns. He was always available to answer our questions and returned calls as promised, even from an airport while awaiting a flight. We highly recommend Mr. Rittgers.

Thanks to Charlie M. Rittgers I am able to provide for my family once again, he helped me with my OVI charge and another ticket I received shortly after my OVI ticket, I am a truck driver which requires me to carry a cdl and the charges against me would have cost me my career and livelihood but thanks to Charlie M. Rittgers he did not let that happen and I am able to go on with my life once again. If you have found yourself in a situation like mine or something like it I highly recommend the services of Charlie M. Rittgers. And I just want to say thank you so very much again Charlie for everything you have done for me. Brandon M. Padgett

I made a stupid mistake and was charged with two first degree misdemeanors as a result. Never being charged with a crime before in my life, I was terrified about the possible consequences and had no idea about how the criminal court process worked. One of the charges was a violent offense, something that can never be sealed or expunged in the future, which elevated my concerns. I was fortunate enough to work with Charlie M Rittgers and Kathy E. throughout my case. Charlie provided me with excellent representation, while guiding me through the most difficult time of my life. Charlie showed me only respect and professionalism no matter how often I called & emailed looking for status updates or seeking advice. The results Charlie was able to obtain for me were absolutely incredible. Charlie got the more serious charge dismissed, and negotiated terms favorable to me for the remaining charge. I now have the opportunity to have my record expunged in the very near future, put this behind me and move on with my life. I would highly recommend Charlie M Rittgers to anyone in need of excellent legal representation, you will be in good hands!

My wife had brain surgery and as a result, had chronic severe nausea. After trying many different medications a friend gave her some Cannabis to try. It was a miracle. It literally gave my wife her life back. In order to avoid drug dealers, I started growing her medicine in a small garden in our basement. Due to a neighbor's complaint we were raided by the police. We were charged with Cultivating Marijuana. We only had a small number of plants, but the weight of the entire plant including the leaves, stems and roots made the charge a third degree felony, which carries a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison. Needless to say we were terrified of the repercussions of these charges. After speaking with several attorneys in our area I decided to go with Charlie Rittgers. His genuine concern for our situation and thorough interview process made us feel better immediately. He worked great with my wife’s lawyer, kept us updated throughout the process and was always available to answer our questions. His experience was absolutely critical to both our cases. Charlie negotiated to have my charge reduced to a misdemeanor where I only had to pay court costs and serve 1 year of non-reporting probation. My wife’s lawyer, with Charlie’s help, reached a very similar resolution for my wife. It was a great team effort. Luckily, my wife is now recovered and her nausea has subsided. So, because of Charlie, we got through a horrible experience. We kept our jobs, didn’t go to prison, are not felons and we can now put this behind us without any fear of future problems. I cannot recommend Charlie enough.