Ricketts Law3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2910Los Angeles, CA, 90010United States (213) 995-3935 (213) 995-3963

Morgan E Ricketts

Avvo Rating9.1

Los Angeles, CA
Licensed for 12 years
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About Morgan

After graduating from Harvard, my work in large law firms felt removed from the actual client and their problem. I started my own practice so I could work with real people who need legal services, instead of huge corporations where the lawsuit impacts few actual people. I find my work now to be very rewarding and fulfilling, and have met numerous clients who are now good friends. I look forward to meeting you and, hopefully, helping you solve a legal problem.

Practice areas

Litigation: 65%
Ricketts & Yang practices litigation at a high level, having been trained by the largest and most aggressive firms in Los Angeles. Ricketts & Yang have handled cases at all stages of litigation and have obtained favorable settlements from opponents ranging from individuals to companies like BMW, Big Lots, and Panera Bread.
13 years, 40 cases
DUI and DWI: 20%
12 years, 15 cases
Criminal defense: 15%
Ricketts & Yang's former prosecutors know what it takes to get the best deal - and how to win at trial when it's in the client's best interest not to plead guilty.
12 years, 10 cases

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English

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Ricketts Law

3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2910
Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	2010	02/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Certificate of Appreciation	Southern Poverty Law Center	2013

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	Ricketts & Yang	2012 - Present
Associate	LTL Attorneys	2010 - 2012
Associate	Quinn Emanuel	2009 - 2010

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
National Police Accountability Project		2014 - Present
State Bar of California		2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association		2009 - Present
Harvard Alumni Association		2009 - Present
American Bar Association	Criminal Justice Committee Member	2009 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association		2013 - 2014

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Harvard University Law School	JD - Juris Doctor	2009
University of California - Los Angeles	B.A.	2006

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Quarterly Communication Focus	Lessons in Persuasion from A Trial Lawyer	2015
Law Enforcement Use of Body Cameras: Policies and Pitfalls	Use of Body Camera Footage in Litigation and Criminal Defense	2015
Civil Justice in the Wake of Ferguson	Reforming the Bane Act	2015
Risk Management - UCLA	How to Avoid Getting Arrested for DUI - After You've Been Pulled Over	2013

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Online Defamation	We convinced the court to overturn the default judgment and litigated the case in discovery, and were able to settle the case for less than what the other side paid to bring it.
DUI Dismissal	We were able to have the DUI dismissed entirely.
DUI Defense	Negotiated a plea deal from DUI to exhibition of speed.
Fraudulent Misrepresentation	With just a letter, we were able to secure a dismissal of both clients.
Appeal	We settled for less than half of what they initially demanded.

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Fierce Warrior for Justice

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
March 23, 2018

I had an ex boyfriend (who was a crooked attorney) come after me with a restraining order in order to swindle money and property from me. I was terrified and had no knowledge of the process and what awaited me in court. Hiring her was the best thing I've ever done in my life. She saved me from this monster who basically wanted to extort money and ruin my life - he did not know that I hired one of the best criminal attorneys around. Needless to say, I won. I cannot say enough about this exceptional professional who is also an amazing human being.

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Best attorney you'll ever come across

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Posted by mish
December 14, 2016

Morgan Ricketts is beyond a god send. She is a one of a kind irreplaceable attorney. She is kind, patient and ethical but also a genius and tough to beat at her line of legal work. She really stands out from the rest of these lawyers because she is passionate about winning justice for her clients and is actually a well qualified attorney who puts her heart into her work. She never treats her clients as dollar signs that many corrupt law firms do. I know this is such a common thing people throw around, but Morgan seriously is THE best attorney I have ever come across in my life and that is not an overstatement. She is our secret weapon because most attorney's don't fight for justice the way she does. She has helped me work on business litigation cases, appearing in court for an alcoholic bureau defense case as well a complicated civil lawsuit I am currently in. I must say being a highly anxious individual, I don't trust many people in general: yet alone a attorney. However, I feel at such ease and confidence when I am in communication with Morgan, and when she represents me in anything I know I have the best attorney around. She does her research to protect her clients. Her fees are also more than reasonable, in fact the best I've encountered. She is very courteous about billing and works out payments that you can afford. Lastly, know that Morgan always has her clients best interests at heart with suggestions that benefit you and will always tell the truth of the situation so you would not be getting ripped off like other law firms do to their clients.

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AN ATTORNEY I WOULD RECOMMEND TIME AND TIME AGAIN

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Posted by Danny A.
August 20, 2014

Morgan is educated, informative, direct, communicative, effective, and personable. She was able to put my situation in perspective, and give me examples that helped me make decisions on some important issues. Morgan was also very successful in negotiating key elements of my case in my favor. I found her very easy to talk with and enjoyed working with her. I very much appreciated Morgan's judgment. I was fortunate to have found someone as knowledgeable as Morgan to handle my legal matter. I've recommended Morgan and will continue to recommend her in any legal matter in the future.

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Posted by anonymous
August 15, 2014

I worked at a place that supposed to hire me, they promise a rate per hour and made me work for some days. after that they decided they didn't need me, and paid me less than half of what we agreed! Other lawyers didn't care about my case but the attorney didn't see it as a case of money she saw it as an injustice and that's why she worked so hard on it. I can truly say that mrs Morgan works for justice and is the most loyal and honest lawyer I have ever met.

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Posted by Scott
August 15, 2014

Morgan is professional and was able to get the best outcome in my legal matter while keeping me informed and explaining the various options to me. I would highly recommend her for her strength in legal practice and her very client-friendly approach.

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Marie Drake, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2019
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I've worked with Morgan Ricketts on cases at a Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College event and she is very passionate and detail oriented. Morgan also exudes intelligence and compassion, and I would not hesitate to send her family members or friends if they ever needed her services. She's an awesome lawyer.

Somair Alam, Litigation Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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Morgan is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.

Marie Drake, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2019
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Somair Alam, Litigation Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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Morgan is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.

Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joshua Braddock, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 6, 2015
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Morgan is one of the most respected and knowledgeable attorneys in her field. Her hard work is matched only by the dedication she shows each and every client. She has my highest recommendation.

Daniel Taylor, Litigation Attorney on Sep 4, 2014
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Morgan is a bright, hard working and dedicated attorney who will go the extra mile to get a good result for her clients. Highly endorsed!

Kirsten Jackson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
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Morgan Ricketts is an excellent attorney with a well-established track record of obtaining stellar results for her clients in commercial and criminal matters. I am so confident in her abilities that I have referred several clients to her, and all agree that she is smart, hardworking, honest and fair.

Joshua Cohen, Litigation Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
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Morgan Ricketts is a lawyer's lawyer. She is smart, tenacious, hard-working, thorough, and professional. Morgan can cut through the fluff to find the most salient, important issues that will most successfully advance her client's cause. She is an asset to her clients and her friends.

Rebecca Liao, Litigation Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jacqueline Serna, Litigation Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
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Ms. Ricketts is bright, motivated and incredibly hard working. I have referred clients to her in the past and have received nothing but wonderful accolades thanks to her level of professionalism and commitment to her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Ricketts.

Naeun Rim, Litigation Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
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Morgan is a dedicated, intelligent attorney who litigates creatively and gets results. I've consulted with her many times regarding trials and trust her instincts. I strongly recommend her to anyone.

Wei Chou, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
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Morgan is a top-notch attorney who is reliable, experienced, and hard-working. She is a thorough and fantastic advocate for her clients. She obtained her degrees from UCLA and Harvard Law. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Mikhaile Savary, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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Morgan is one of the finest attorneys with whom I've had the privilege of working. While our professional correspondence centered on a civil litigation matter, I am positive that she brings the same character, tenacity, and professional manner to every matter under her broad practice. It was a pleasure working with her- a pleasure I hope to enjoy again over the years.

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Hourly Rates $950-$950/hour

Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes

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Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.35%-45%

Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.15 %

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