Charles M. Rittgers
I am a trial lawyer focused on great results for the people I represent.
- Biography
Numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts, frequent multi-million dollar settlements, and numerous not guilty jury verdicts in difficult cases – Charlie is known by judges, lawyers, and citizens throughout the region as the go-to trial lawyer for those who want the best result.
Charlie focuses on serious injury and death cases as well as complex criminal cases. He is not able to accept every case due to demand and the attention he provides each of his clients.
- Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- DUI & DWI
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Flat fees for criminal cases. Contingency fees for injury cases.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
- Since 2010
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Written
- Professional Experience
- Partner
- Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
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2023 –
Current
- Partner
- Rittgers & Rittgers
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2008 –
2023
- Investment Banker
- Bank of America
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2006 –
2007
- Worked in New York as an investment banker at Bank of America prior to law school.
- Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law
- J.D. (2010)
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2007
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2010 - Activities: Law Review. Ohio Justice and Policy Center.
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- Dartmouth College
- B.A. (2006) | History
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2002
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2006 - Activities: Starting QB for football team.
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- Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- 2023
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2022
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2021
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2020
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2017
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2016
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2015
- Top 40 Under 40
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- 2014
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum
- 2014
- Members required to have achieved a multi-million dollar verdict or settlement prior to being qualified to apply for membership.
- Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum
- 2014
- One of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2014
- Top 40 Under 40
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- 2013
- Membership is extended to a select few lawyers who have established results for clients.
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2013
- Professional Associations
- Law Review Alumni Advisor Board
- Board Member
- Current
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- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Board Member
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2010 –
Current - Activities: Corroborate and meet with top criminal defense lawyers across the state of Ohio and United States.
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- Ohio Association of Justice
- Member
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2010 –
Current - Activities: Meet with top injury attorneys across the state of Ohio to leverage experts and new techniques in injury law.
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- Warren County Bar Associations
- Member
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2010 –
Current -
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
- University of Cincinnati College of Law Law Review
- Member
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2008 –
2009 -
- Publications
- False Confessions and the Skylar Richardson Case
- The Vindicator (OACDL)
- 2019
- The Constitutionality of Ohio’s Death Penalty
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Magazine
- 2013
- The Constitutionality of Ohio’s Death Penalty
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (OACDL)
- 2013
- Ohio Motorcycle Accidents
- PDF white paper
- July 7, 2013
- A Guide To Regaining Your Driver’s License After An OVI
- PDF white paper
- June 10, 2012
- Vote Yes For Lebanon School Levy
- Western Star Newspaper
- 2011
- Information Concerning DePuy Hip Replacement Recall
- Cincinnati Personal Injury Blog
- 2010
- Websites & Blogs
- Trained and Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- NHTSA
- Contact & Address
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