Matthew Scott Ritchie's Reviews

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Posted by Hillary | December 24, 2025 | Domestic Violence

Documented Fraud and Misconduct by Attorney Matthew Ritchie

I am writing this review to document serious misconduct by attorney Matthew Ritchie, supported by evidence and ongoing cases. Matthew Salstone, a multi‑time felon, hired Matthew Ritchie and stated on record that he was retained on my behalf. Salstone instructed me via text to answer Ritchie’s call...s, which came daily from blocked numbers. I refused, finding the practice bizarre. Later, I discovered that Ritchie, who was supposed to contact authorities on my behalf, was instead deleting evidence from my Zotero account, leaving only circumstantial fragments to make me appear unstable. He is on record asking for login access under the guise of assisting me, while in reality fabricating a case against me. I have hundreds of texts from Salstone praising Ritchie’s supposed work on my case, only to later learn that Ritchie was deleting evidence and cropping text message screenshots to portray me as “dangerous.” Sacramento police discovered a fabricated restraining order written by Ritchie that used my landlord’s address instead of mine, and even altered my race and birthdate to bypass sheriff delivery. Police opened a case and refused to serve the order. During this time, Salstone purchased elaborate gifts and attempted to convince me everything was fine, while simultaneously orchestrating harassment. I was nearly abducted by an armed man who broke into my property after Ritchie and Salstone gave him my gate code. I also have video evidence of another man, dressed in black, screaming outside my home and attempting to open my gate lock. Most recently, Ritchie attempted to bypass the police refusal by filing a duplicate restraining order, both of which contained unlawful move‑out provisions designed to remove me from my home. Salstone, who stole my card and laundered $30,000, placed himself on my lease despite never living at the property. He resides at a separate house down the street. Ritchie is an old friend of Salstone’s and acted to protect him from accountability, despite Salstone’s documented abuse of me for over a decade. I now have multiple cases pending against these parties and will be filing a bar report. Matthew Ritchie is not a trustworthy attorney. His actions align him with criminals, and his misconduct has placed my life in danger. This review is provided to ensure the public is aware of his fraudulent practices and ongoing abuse of the legal system.

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Posted by Isabel | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Excellent Attorney

I hired Mr. Ritchie to represent me on an uncontested divorce trial and a child custody battle. I had a super very difficult divorce and custody trial. I am really satisfied with the results and I recommend him 100%.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thorough, efficient and skilled

Mr. Ritchie assessed my very complicated divorce when it was half way through the case and cleared things up, prioritized and got the case back on track. He is extremely skilled, smart, available to answer questions and clarify and a great asset to have. High recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

Matthew Ritchie won a very difficult case for me. He was very thorough and always got back to me when I had any questions or concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anybody seeking a great attorney. Thank you Matthew!!

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