Morgan E Ricketts

Morgan E Ricketts

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2910, Los Angeles, CA

About Morgan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

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.

17 years | 40 cases

65%
DUI and DWI 20%

16 years | 15 cases

20%
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.

16 years | 10 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 950-950 per hour

Contingency

35%-45%

Pro bono

15 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

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Location

Ricketts Law

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

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Morgan E Ricketts's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fierce Warrior for Justice

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 m...onster 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.

Posted by mish | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney you'll ever come across

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.

Posted by Danny A. | August 20, 2014

AN ATTORNEY I WOULD RECOMMEND TIME AND TIME AGAIN

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.

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2014

Honest lawyer

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.

Posted by Scott | August 15, 2014

Super helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous

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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Morgan E Ricketts's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marie Drake

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Morgan is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Braddock

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Daniel Taylor

Litigation lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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!"

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Kirsten Jackson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joshua Cohen

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Rebecca Liao

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacqueline Serna

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Naeun Rim

Litigation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Wei Chou

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mikhaile Savary

Litigation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Naeun Rim

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Joshua Braddock

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Kirsten Jackson

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Joshua Cohen

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Southern Poverty Law Center

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Ricketts & Yang

2010 - 2012

Associate, LTL Attorneys

2009 - 2010

Associate, Quinn Emanuel

Associations

2014 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

2009 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2009 - Present

Harvard Alumni Association

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Criminal Justice Committee Member

2013 - 2014

California Employment Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

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.

Luxury Products Litigation

After just a few hours on the case, we convinced the defendant to offer our client a full refund.

Elder Abuse Case

With just a letter, we were able to secure the return of the deed.

Defamation Defense

After just a few hours spent on the case, we were able to obtain an agreement from the other side to walk away for nothing.

Breach of Contract

After spending a few hours on the case, the vendor agreed to walk away for nothing.

Breach of Contract Against An Estate

We litigated for a few months and settled the case for about half of the final bill and an agreement from the estate not to sue our client for any reason.

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Education

2009

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

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

2013

Risk Management - UCLA

How to Avoid Getting Arrested for DUI - After You've Been Pulled Over

Languages

English

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