Theresa Ristenpart

Theresa Ristenpart

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Reno, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

464 South Sierra Street, Reno, NV

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 20 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2005

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Ristenpart Law, LLC

464 South Sierra Street, Reno, NV, 89501

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Theresa Ristenpart's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sam | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exonerated!

I was living a horrible nightmare having been falsely accused of a crime. I contacted Ristenpart and she started right away working on my case. She and her team quickly uncovered evidence and a witness the police "forgot" to mention in their reports which exonerated me completely. The whole case was... dismissed immediately by the judge. She is by far the best.

Posted by Tobista | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Two misdemeanor charges

Theresa and her team are probably one of the most genuine lawyers you’ll ever meet. They came through for me when I felt like I had no one to help me. She made me feel like what was happening wasn’t the end of the world and that by the time she was done it’d be a distant memory. She got my charges di...smissed and has brought calmness and relief into my life. I can’t thank her and her team enough for what they did.

Posted by David | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Caring and Aggressive Defense

Theresa listened to me from day one and believed in my case. She fought hard and got it dismissed!

Posted by Amie | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bait and Switch

We hired Theresa and signed a release of liability form for a conflict of interest with her upon our first consultation. There were two of us who hired her and therefore, had two cases, even though it was the same incident. She led us along until the day before my court date and then backed out, clai...ming a conflict of interest. She kept my $4,000. When I requested a refund, she sent me a bill that showed the time she spent on our case. When push came to shove and I needed her to represent me in court, she backed out and kept my money.

Posted by Kristall | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best of the Best!!!

Highly recommending Ristenpart Law. Theresa really fought for us. She was very informative and made sure the outcome of our case was satisfying. We are from out of state so paying via venmo was a definite plus! I loved that Theresa was genuine, hard working and sympathetic to our case. My husband had... a active warrant from years ago and assured us that he would only have to travel to Reno once to clear it up. After much negotiating with the courts she scheduled my husband's court date and worked out a deal in which he was able to come home that same day. My family and I are so grateful for Theresa and her team. Lisa always made sure my emails and questions were answered in a timely manner. Now I see first hand the reason Ristenpart Law has STELLAR reviews! Much deserved!

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Theresa Ristenpart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mathew Work

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is wildly brilliant, prepared and dedicated to the idea of justice."

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Tehan Slocum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Theresa's record speaks for itself. Her accomplishments are profound. She has incredible trial experience and wins, despite the odds! She will find the best defense and works diligently for her clients."

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Monica Caffaratti

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Theresa Ristenpart is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. Her winning record is not only impressive, it is consistent. Theresa is a knowledgeable, aggressive, and effective legal advocate. I frequently refer clients to Theresa because I know that when so much is at stake only the best will do."

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Mathew Work

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Tehan Slocum

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100, America's Top 100 Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - Present

International Trainer and Legal Consultant, U.S. State Department

2013 - Present

Trial Attorney, Ristenpart Law, LLC

2012 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

2016 - 2016

Legal Skills Specialist, Advocats San Frontiers (Lawyers without Borders)

2011 - 2014

Legal Skills Trainer, Interational Legal Foundation

2005 - 2013

Trial Attorney, Washoe County Public Defender

Associations

2007 - Present

Northern Nevada Women Lawyer's Association

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2005 - Present

Nevada State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Nevada v. Wayne Burgarello

Acquitted

State of Nevada v. Julian Acox

Acquitted

State of Nevada v. Tyler Sterrett

Case Dismissed

State of Nevada v. K.W.

Case Dismissed

State of Nevada v. Joseph Joseph

Hung Jury

State of Nevada v. Alex Tate

Acquitted

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Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - Santa Barbara

BS - Bachelor of Science

2001

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

State Bar of Nevada - Continuting Legal Eduation

Pre-Trial Litigation CLE

2016

State Bar of Nevada - Continuing Legal Education

Cross-Examination Skillls

2015

State Bar of Nevada - Continuing Legal Education

Cross-Examination Skillls

2015

Phi Alpha Delta

Criminal Defense Trial Work

2015

Northern Nevada Women Lawyer's Association

International Law

2014

Washoe County Public Defender's Office

Trial Advoacy Skills - Cross Examination

2013

Washoe County Public Defender's Office

Trial Advocacy Skills - Closing Argument

Publications

2016

2016

Published Opinion Nevada Supreme Court

2011

Magazine State Bar of Nevada

Languages

English

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