As former prosecutor & criminal defense lawyer, I've worked both sides of the justice system.
As former prosecutor and as private practice criminal defense lawyer, Allison Ritter has seen both sides of the criminal justice system and achieved success in her profession. Her significant experience in both roles helps her to serve her clients looking for the best criminal defense representation.
Allison has handled all types of criminal cases including drug crimes, homicides, sexual assaults, drunk driving cases and domestic violence. She has won the vast majority of the cases she has tried and has successfully negotiated hundreds of others to lesser charges and lower sentences.
Ritter Law Office is a Milwaukee criminal defense law firm with attorneys experienced in plea negotiations, trials, appeals, and getting results. Allison's firm represents criminal defendants in Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, and Washington County, including the Wisconsin communties of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, Whitefish Bay, Mequon, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Franklin, Greendale, River Hills, West Bend, Hartland, Glendale, Greenfield, Pewaukee, Brookfield, Delafield, Mukwonago, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Port Washington, Juneau, Menomonee Falls, Cedarburg, Grafton, and Germantown.
Practice areas
29 years
29 years
29 years
29 years
I represent individuals accused of all types of crimes from traffic to drug trafficking and from simple battery to homicide.
29 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Ritter Law Office LLP.
2266 N Prospect Ave Ste 310
Milwaukee, WI, 53202-6306
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1995 | 11/17/2020 |
MD | Inactive - Retired | 1992 | 12/30/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Trainer of the year | Kaplan University | 2007 |
Teacher of the year | Kaplan University | 2006 |
Teacher of the year | Kaplan University | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Ritter Law Office, LLP | 2011 - Present |
Partner | Ritter & Fernandez, LLP | 2009 - 2011 |
Managing Partner | Ritter, Rypel & Yasin | 2006 - 2008 |
Attorney | Hartley Law Office | 2003 - 2005 |
Law Professor | Kaplan University | 2000 - 2010 |
Assistant District Attorney | Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office | 1996 - 2003 |
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Assistant State's Attorney | Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office | 1994 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2006 - Present |
Eastern District of Federal Wisconsin Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Member | 1995 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Virginia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Catholic University of America | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
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Stephen Govin, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on co-defendant cases with Allison in the past. Allison has always been prepared, professional and an effective advocate for her clients.
Nicole Muller, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Attorney Ritter is a strong advocate who pulls from her diverse background to provide top notch representation to all of her clients. She is not only a pleasure to co-counsel with, but is also someone I look up to as a young lawyer. how I would describe her in two words? -- truly phenomenal.
Sydne French, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Allison Ritter is a true champion for her clients. Every time I have seen her in court, she was eloquent, prepared, and compelling to watch. It is clear to me that Allison is a tireless and passionate advocate for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse her as a skilled criminal defense lawyer.
Christopher Cherella, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Allison a long time, and she consistently exemplifies the necessary trial and advocacy skills of an effective criminal defense attorney.
Christopher Donovan, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Allison is a tenacious lawyer who fights hard for her clients. She is very experienced across a wide range of crimes her clients face and obtains great results in difficult cases. She knows all the ins and outs of the state court system and gets consistently good results.
Paul Dedinsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Allison Ritter is an excellent attorney, with brilliant intellectual capacities and keen judgement. I have spoken to several referred clients who consistently were impressed with Atty Ritter’s knowledge base and professionalism. She gets good results, and she is a thoughtful, compassionate person who really cares about people. You will not regret retaining Atty Allison Ritter to provide legal representation.
Aileen Henry, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Allison is a very knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who always goes the extra mile for her clients. I highly endorse Allison.