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SKILLED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Even if you have not been charged, if you are being investigated, you must contact an attorney immediately. Do not delay! Otherwise, you will be giving up important rights.

If you have been charged with a crime, your life is on the line. You need an experienced lawyer with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. The criminal defense attorneys at Rittgers & Rittgers have more than 200 years of combined legal experience fighting for the rights of those accused of crimes ranging from murder to rape and other sexual offenses. From defense of adults, to juvenile criminal defense, we have built a strong record of success throughout Ohio by providing each case with the attention it requires. Our vast experience in cases ranging from aggravated murder to DUI enables us to put that experience to work for you.

If you’ve been arrested on criminal charges, it’s essential to talk to an attorney about your case before talking to investigators. To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, contact criminal defense lawyers at Rittgers & Rittgers by calling 513-932-2115.

Our Criminal Defense Practice

Our criminal defense attorneys counsel and represent people facing criminal charges related to the following:

Our attorneys are leaders in the criminal defense field in Ohio. We have held leadership positions in organizations, including President of the Ohio Criminal Defense Association. Over our years of practice, we have built a strong network of experts that we often use to help us analyze and investigate each case. We have handled cases in federal and state courts, including the Ohio Supreme Court.

Big-City Capabilities • Small-Town Focus

Using our vast network of resources and our years of experience, we use our skill and knowledge to handle your case in a professional and personal manner. The attorneys at our Cincinnati, Lebanon and Oxford offices take the time to get to know you and your case. We will take all of the steps necessary to protect your rights and your future.

Call us at 513-932-2115 to schedule an initial consultation with a Warren County criminal lawyer.

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2018-2020 Case Results

No Charges Filed

Rape Accusation

Our client was accused of rape after a friendship he had with a woman turned romantic. After a night of drinking and sex in downtown Cincinnati, the woman claimed she was forcibly raped. The woman had often expressed guilt when flirting with our client because of having a boyfriend...

Charge Dismissed

School Threat

Our client was accused of leaving a note on his desk that stated he wanted to kill another student and “shoot up” the school. He was charged with Making False Alarms. The prosecutor refused any reduction, so Steve Kilburn filed a motion to dismiss that was ultimately granted by the Court...

Not Guilty Verdict

Public Indecency

After a tumultuous upbringing, a teenager who was upset with her mother, accused her mother’s boyfriend of masturbating in front of her. No plea was offered by the prosecutor that did not include at least ten days of jail and a criminal conviction that would impact our client’s job...

Not Guilty Verdict

Theft

Our client was charged with theft after she mistakenly accepted a package from UPS that was addressed to a neighbor. Nicholas Graman successfully showed that UPS had delivered the package to the incorrect address and that our client accepted the package without knowing it was not hers...

Not Guilty Verdict

Gross Sexual Imposition

A juvenile was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with another juvenile in a basement after school. The Warren County Prosecutor’s office refused any plea to a non-sexual offense given the accusations. During trial, Charlie M. Rittgers successfully demonstrated...

Not Guilty Verdict

Underage Possession and Consumption

After being found in a bathroom with her highly intoxicated friend, our client admitted to drinking when she was questioned by the police. Despite her admission to consuming alcohol, attorney Nicholas Graman successfully argued that there was no proof the consumption occurred...

Successful Plea

First Offense OVI

Our client was charged with an OVI after a car crash in Hamilton County, Ohio. She submitted to standardized field sobriety tests and provided a breath sample. Her BrAC registered 0.158 which is roughly twice the legal limit in Ohio. Through plea negotiations, Charles M. Rittgers was able to facilitate...

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