Joshua Elliott Ritter
About Joshua
Biography
Criminal attorney and Los Angeles native Joshua Ritter worked as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office from 2009 through 2015, and was named 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County.
During his career as a prosecutor Joshua handled numerous complex cases, including the successful conviction of a Los Angeles firefighter who had beaten a woman unconscious because she was feeding feral cats in his neighborhood (People v. Ian Eulian).
Joshua has also prevailed with a significant number of high-profile trials, including a 1987 cold case murder. To complicate his preparation and strategy, no witnesses could be located for trial and Joshua was left to prove the case with nothing more than circumstantial evidence and his cross-examination of the defendant (People v. Abrego).
Further, Joshua garnered substantial media attention with a case involving the murder of a woman shot to death by her roommate in front of the victim's 11 year old daughter...all of this over this over a $10 internet bill (People v. Parks).
Joshua recently left the District Attorney's office after having taken more than 40 cases to jury trial and a career felony conviction rate over 90%. Now he is devoting his career to the defense of those in need of a ferocious and determined advocate.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
El Dabe | Ritter Trial Lawyers
1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA, 90015
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Joshua Elliott Ritter's Reviews
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Posted by Armine | July 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Phenomenal Attorney
Mr. Ritter is a colleague of mine that I frequently consult with regarding criminal matters. His expertise in criminal defense and understanding of the nuances of criminal trials puts him on the top of my list of consultants. He is competent, knowledgeable, charismatic, with the accolades to prove it...
Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Amazing experience
I came in to Mr. Ritter's office scared of the unknown with my case. He immediately put me at ease and handled everything as the expert he held himself out to be. Just the other day I finally heard the words from the court "Case dismissed!" Thanks Josh!!!
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Attentive, Responsive and Deeply Knowledgeable
I was extremely daunted as I had no idea whatsoever about the specific situation I faced and the criminal justice system as a whole. I had called a few lawyers to ask some initial questions but after I talked to Joshua and his partners at Werksman, I stopped making calls confident that this was the t...
Joshua Elliott Ritter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Joshua Ritter for nearly 15 years. We worked together in the DA's office, where he developed a reputation as an excellent lawyer and quickly got to work on some high-profile cases. His reputation as a criminal defense attorney continues to be superb, and any potential client would be very well-served by retaining him."
"Josh is one of the finest defense attorney's of our generation. Whether in Federal or State Court, he knows all the players and how to get a deal done. And failing that, his trial skills are top rate."
"Josh is a lawyer I have both worked with and against on cases. He has vast case experience and works hard for his clients. He is respected by prosecutors, fellow attorneys, and judges. He is the type of lawyer willing to communicate with his clients anytime, day or night."
"Josh is an incredibly knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who will work tirelessly to find solutions for his clients. In addition to Josh's years of experience, he has the benefit of strong relationships with those in the legal community, and vast resources to draw upon in handling his cases. Josh's affable nature and responsiveness to communications make him a pleasure to work with."
"Josh is a great attorney and has great connections as he worked as a former prosecutor."
"Josh is the consummate professional. He has the courtroom confidence to take on anyone and is liked by colleagues and adversaries alike. He is one of the best lawyers I know."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2015
Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year, Association of Deputy District Attorneys
2010
Deputy District Attorney Grade 2 Promotion, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Senior Associate, Werksman Jackson Hathaway & Quinn, LLP
2009 - 2015
Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
2007 - 2009
Senior Law Clerk, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
ProvisorsAttorney
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney
2016 - Present
National Academy of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney
2009 - 2015
Association of Deputy District AttorneysAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Pleaded to misdemeanor and no jail
Pleaded to misdemeanor and no jail
Successful
Successful
Successful
Education
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2016
Publications
2018
2017
2017
2017
2016
2015
Languages
English