Ellen Rittgers
Lebanon, OH
Licensed for 20 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Family
Language
English
Contact
Rittgers & Rittgers12 E. Warren StreetLebanon, OH, 4503612 E. Warren StreetLebanon, OH, 45036
Office: N/A
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During the toughest time of my life, Renee walked me through the process and helped prepare me for what was ultimately a trial. Without her I would not have been able to approach the trial with the calm and preparedness I had. She prepared me for reality and ultimately made sure my children were safe and protected. I can never fully express how much her actions meant to me.
During a very difficult season of life I had the pleasure of meeting Renee. She was always extremely professional yet always seemed compassionate for the situation that I was in that caused our paths to cross. As we walked into the proceeding our final day together I felt a confidence that without her I would not have. Again she presented on my behalf a very professional and concise case. I was and remain extremely pleased with her services.
The entire process divorce is draining, time consuming, and stressful. Renee understands this as well as be extremely versed in family law. Never once during this process did she ever fail to be my advocate. As the process drags on, you feel overwhelmed, frustrated and tired. You think, "I just want this done." Renee was honest, caring, always inquired as to how I was doing, and always had me and my children first as her client. She was quick to respond and even contacted me on Sundays both by phone and email. She was extremely educated in the details of family law and never hesitated to respond appropiately advocating for my children and me. Renee never once backed down when issues came up. I recall one time when things were tough and I wanted to say, "whatever." Renee said, "you are not doing that!" When I could only see what was right in front of me, Renee not only saw the immediate but she had my and my children's future in mind. This entire process in awlful and heartbreaking but I could not have asked for a stronger warrior on my side. Renee is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
If you are reading this review, and basing your selection of a divorce attorney on mere economics, please recognize… there are no “do overs”. Moreover, you are about to engage in one of the most potentially challenging experiences of your life, one that will impact your future financial and personal wellbeing. Perhaps most importantly, if you have them, it will affect the welfare of your children for years to come. That said… after 17 months of contentious divorce litigation, I can unequivocally state the following regarding Ms. Crist; Number one, she is highly competent. I won on virtually every issue that was of utmost importance to me and my children. I explicitly trust her expert opinion. Number two, she communicates thoroughly and in a timely manner. I always felt well informed of what was expected of me and what I could expect at each and every stage of the process. At all times, I felt that my best interests were being represented in a proactive manner. Number three, last but certainly not least, Ms. Crist honestly cares about her clients and their outcomes. She is therefore highly motivated and quite dedicated. One does not receive the quality of service that I received from Ms. Crist throughout the entirety of this process, from someone who is merely “doing their job” or pushing and filing legal paperwork. I could count on Ms. Crist for her expert legal advice, as well as her experienced and professional opinions concerning personal and family matters that presented themselves throughout the divorce process. There is an old adage “You get what you pay for.” Well… in the case of Ms. Crist, I can honestly state that I received far more than what I paid for. I am confident in authoring this review, because I firmly believe that all of her clients will have a similar experience.
I would like to write about Renee from two aspects, my observations as she represented a member of my family and my experiences as she helped me clear up the legal ramifications of my wife's death. Firstly, I was present when she both prepared and represented my daughter in the Family Court. Renee prepared her with great patience going through particular points as many times as necessary for my daughter's understanding. Then at the Court hearing she assertively made points almost, but not quite, to the annoyance of the Judge. She really looked after my daughter's interests to very fullest extent. Secondly, she helped me clear up the legal ramifications of my wife's death. This was completely outside her field of expertise so she took the time to find out what was necessary and she did all this out of the kindness of her heart. I will be eternally grateful for help she gave me and the compassion she showed me.
Renee helped me work through my divorce and I would use her again for any needs that I would have. She is very accessible....what I mean by that is she is easy to reach, she gets back with you in a timely manner and is punctual for all meetings. I trusted her completely and was not let down, ever. Renee put me at ease, explained things well so I could understand. She prepared me for what was going to happen in each session. I really liked having a woman lawyer who talks softly and carries a big stick :) I'd recommend her to anyone I know!! Thanks again Renee!
She stands firm. I am very satisfied. Renee represented me through an 8 month long knock-down drag-out divorce against one of the highest priced lawyers in Warren County. Effective and insightful in all aspects - she did it all. And knows her stuff. I give her my highest recommendation.
I have been a client of Renee's for about 12 years now. She is an excellent attorney, and the things she has done to put my mind at ease have been priceless. I wouldn't go into a courtroom or a hearing without Renee by my side. If you want the best, then she is it. She has vast knowledge of the law, and also has excellent skills in a courtroom with litigation etc. She is aggressive, and stands firm when representing you. I was involved with a child custody/ visitation and child support case. I was so nervous and scared. At my very first meeting with Renee, she immediately put me at ease, and explained the proceedings and possible outcomes in a way that is understandable. She is very easy to relate to as well, which makes a huge difference when explaining your situation. With Renee, you have an excellant attorney, someone that you can trust, someone who is dependable, someone who is honest , and someone who is truly there to help each client that she has, and gives you nothing less than 100% in doing so.
I was referred to Renee through a friend at work, and I'm so grateful I was. She protected my time with my children and my retirement. Renee was very aggressive and professional. I have and will continue to refer friends and family to her.
I absolutely cannot comprehend the two bad reviews on here, not after my experience with Renee. She helped me through the worst situation of my life, from start to finish, and I cannot imagine going through my divorce without her. She was very empathetic to my situation, and she was very prompt with communication. I have already recommended a her to a friend, and she is having a great experience with Renee as well.
During the toughest time of my life, Renee walked me through the process and helped prepare me for what was ultimately a trial. Without her I would not have been able to approach the trial with the calm and preparedness I had. She prepared me for reality and ultimately made sure my children were safe and protected. I can never fully express how much her actions meant to me.
During a very difficult season of life I had the pleasure of meeting Renee. She was always extremely professional yet always seemed compassionate for the situation that I was in that caused our paths to cross. As we walked into the proceeding our final day together I felt a confidence that without her I would not have. Again she presented on my behalf a very professional and concise case. I was and remain extremely pleased with her services.
The entire process divorce is draining, time consuming, and stressful. Renee understands this as well as be extremely versed in family law. Never once during this process did she ever fail to be my advocate. As the process drags on, you feel overwhelmed, frustrated and tired. You think, "I just want this done." Renee was honest, caring, always inquired as to how I was doing, and always had me and my children first as her client. She was quick to respond and even contacted me on Sundays both by phone and email. She was extremely educated in the details of family law and never hesitated to respond appropiately advocating for my children and me. Renee never once backed down when issues came up. I recall one time when things were tough and I wanted to say, "whatever." Renee said, "you are not doing that!" When I could only see what was right in front of me, Renee not only saw the immediate but she had my and my children's future in mind. This entire process in awlful and heartbreaking but I could not have asked for a stronger warrior on my side. Renee is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
If you are reading this review, and basing your selection of a divorce attorney on mere economics, please recognize… there are no “do overs”. Moreover, you are about to engage in one of the most potentially challenging experiences of your life, one that will impact your future financial and personal wellbeing. Perhaps most importantly, if you have them, it will affect the welfare of your children for years to come. That said… after 17 months of contentious divorce litigation, I can unequivocally state the following regarding Ms. Crist; Number one, she is highly competent. I won on virtually every issue that was of utmost importance to me and my children. I explicitly trust her expert opinion. Number two, she communicates thoroughly and in a timely manner. I always felt well informed of what was expected of me and what I could expect at each and every stage of the process. At all times, I felt that my best interests were being represented in a proactive manner. Number three, last but certainly not least, Ms. Crist honestly cares about her clients and their outcomes. She is therefore highly motivated and quite dedicated. One does not receive the quality of service that I received from Ms. Crist throughout the entirety of this process, from someone who is merely “doing their job” or pushing and filing legal paperwork. I could count on Ms. Crist for her expert legal advice, as well as her experienced and professional opinions concerning personal and family matters that presented themselves throughout the divorce process. There is an old adage “You get what you pay for.” Well… in the case of Ms. Crist, I can honestly state that I received far more than what I paid for. I am confident in authoring this review, because I firmly believe that all of her clients will have a similar experience.
I would like to write about Renee from two aspects, my observations as she represented a member of my family and my experiences as she helped me clear up the legal ramifications of my wife's death. Firstly, I was present when she both prepared and represented my daughter in the Family Court. Renee prepared her with great patience going through particular points as many times as necessary for my daughter's understanding. Then at the Court hearing she assertively made points almost, but not quite, to the annoyance of the Judge. She really looked after my daughter's interests to very fullest extent. Secondly, she helped me clear up the legal ramifications of my wife's death. This was completely outside her field of expertise so she took the time to find out what was necessary and she did all this out of the kindness of her heart. I will be eternally grateful for help she gave me and the compassion she showed me.
Renee helped me work through my divorce and I would use her again for any needs that I would have. She is very accessible....what I mean by that is she is easy to reach, she gets back with you in a timely manner and is punctual for all meetings. I trusted her completely and was not let down, ever. Renee put me at ease, explained things well so I could understand. She prepared me for what was going to happen in each session. I really liked having a woman lawyer who talks softly and carries a big stick :) I'd recommend her to anyone I know!! Thanks again Renee!
She stands firm. I am very satisfied. Renee represented me through an 8 month long knock-down drag-out divorce against one of the highest priced lawyers in Warren County. Effective and insightful in all aspects - she did it all. And knows her stuff. I give her my highest recommendation.
I have been a client of Renee's for about 12 years now. She is an excellent attorney, and the things she has done to put my mind at ease have been priceless. I wouldn't go into a courtroom or a hearing without Renee by my side. If you want the best, then she is it. She has vast knowledge of the law, and also has excellent skills in a courtroom with litigation etc. She is aggressive, and stands firm when representing you. I was involved with a child custody/ visitation and child support case. I was so nervous and scared. At my very first meeting with Renee, she immediately put me at ease, and explained the proceedings and possible outcomes in a way that is understandable. She is very easy to relate to as well, which makes a huge difference when explaining your situation. With Renee, you have an excellant attorney, someone that you can trust, someone who is dependable, someone who is honest , and someone who is truly there to help each client that she has, and gives you nothing less than 100% in doing so.
I was referred to Renee through a friend at work, and I'm so grateful I was. She protected my time with my children and my retirement. Renee was very aggressive and professional. I have and will continue to refer friends and family to her.
I absolutely cannot comprehend the two bad reviews on here, not after my experience with Renee. She helped me through the worst situation of my life, from start to finish, and I cannot imagine going through my divorce without her. She was very empathetic to my situation, and she was very prompt with communication. I have already recommended a her to a friend, and she is having a great experience with Renee as well.
During the toughest time of my life, Renee walked me through the process and helped prepare me for what was ultimately a trial. Without her I would not have been able to approach the trial with the calm and preparedness I had. She prepared me for reality and ultimately made sure my children were safe and protected. I can never fully express how much her actions meant to me.
During a very difficult season of life I had the pleasure of meeting Renee. She was always extremely professional yet always seemed compassionate for the situation that I was in that caused our paths to cross. As we walked into the proceeding our final day together I felt a confidence that without her I would not have. Again she presented on my behalf a very professional and concise case. I was and remain extremely pleased with her services.
The entire process divorce is draining, time consuming, and stressful. Renee understands this as well as be extremely versed in family law. Never once during this process did she ever fail to be my advocate. As the process drags on, you feel overwhelmed, frustrated and tired. You think, "I just want this done." Renee was honest, caring, always inquired as to how I was doing, and always had me and my children first as her client. She was quick to respond and even contacted me on Sundays both by phone and email. She was extremely educated in the details of family law and never hesitated to respond appropiately advocating for my children and me. Renee never once backed down when issues came up. I recall one time when things were tough and I wanted to say, "whatever." Renee said, "you are not doing that!" When I could only see what was right in front of me, Renee not only saw the immediate but she had my and my children's future in mind. This entire process in awlful and heartbreaking but I could not have asked for a stronger warrior on my side. Renee is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
If you are reading this review, and basing your selection of a divorce attorney on mere economics, please recognize… there are no “do overs”. Moreover, you are about to engage in one of the most potentially challenging experiences of your life, one that will impact your future financial and personal wellbeing. Perhaps most importantly, if you have them, it will affect the welfare of your children for years to come. That said… after 17 months of contentious divorce litigation, I can unequivocally state the following regarding Ms. Crist; Number one, she is highly competent. I won on virtually every issue that was of utmost importance to me and my children. I explicitly trust her expert opinion. Number two, she communicates thoroughly and in a timely manner. I always felt well informed of what was expected of me and what I could expect at each and every stage of the process. At all times, I felt that my best interests were being represented in a proactive manner. Number three, last but certainly not least, Ms. Crist honestly cares about her clients and their outcomes. She is therefore highly motivated and quite dedicated. One does not receive the quality of service that I received from Ms. Crist throughout the entirety of this process, from someone who is merely “doing their job” or pushing and filing legal paperwork. I could count on Ms. Crist for her expert legal advice, as well as her experienced and professional opinions concerning personal and family matters that presented themselves throughout the divorce process. There is an old adage “You get what you pay for.” Well… in the case of Ms. Crist, I can honestly state that I received far more than what I paid for. I am confident in authoring this review, because I firmly believe that all of her clients will have a similar experience.
I would like to write about Renee from two aspects, my observations as she represented a member of my family and my experiences as she helped me clear up the legal ramifications of my wife's death. Firstly, I was present when she both prepared and represented my daughter in the Family Court. Renee prepared her with great patience going through particular points as many times as necessary for my daughter's understanding. Then at the Court hearing she assertively made points almost, but not quite, to the annoyance of the Judge. She really looked after my daughter's interests to very fullest extent. Secondly, she helped me clear up the legal ramifications of my wife's death. This was completely outside her field of expertise so she took the time to find out what was necessary and she did all this out of the kindness of her heart. I will be eternally grateful for help she gave me and the compassion she showed me.
Renee helped me work through my divorce and I would use her again for any needs that I would have. She is very accessible....what I mean by that is she is easy to reach, she gets back with you in a timely manner and is punctual for all meetings. I trusted her completely and was not let down, ever. Renee put me at ease, explained things well so I could understand. She prepared me for what was going to happen in each session. I really liked having a woman lawyer who talks softly and carries a big stick :) I'd recommend her to anyone I know!! Thanks again Renee!
She stands firm. I am very satisfied. Renee represented me through an 8 month long knock-down drag-out divorce against one of the highest priced lawyers in Warren County. Effective and insightful in all aspects - she did it all. And knows her stuff. I give her my highest recommendation.
I have been a client of Renee's for about 12 years now. She is an excellent attorney, and the things she has done to put my mind at ease have been priceless. I wouldn't go into a courtroom or a hearing without Renee by my side. If you want the best, then she is it. She has vast knowledge of the law, and also has excellent skills in a courtroom with litigation etc. She is aggressive, and stands firm when representing you. I was involved with a child custody/ visitation and child support case. I was so nervous and scared. At my very first meeting with Renee, she immediately put me at ease, and explained the proceedings and possible outcomes in a way that is understandable. She is very easy to relate to as well, which makes a huge difference when explaining your situation. With Renee, you have an excellant attorney, someone that you can trust, someone who is dependable, someone who is honest , and someone who is truly there to help each client that she has, and gives you nothing less than 100% in doing so.
I was referred to Renee through a friend at work, and I'm so grateful I was. She protected my time with my children and my retirement. Renee was very aggressive and professional. I have and will continue to refer friends and family to her.
I absolutely cannot comprehend the two bad reviews on here, not after my experience with Renee. She helped me through the worst situation of my life, from start to finish, and I cannot imagine going through my divorce without her. She was very empathetic to my situation, and she was very prompt with communication. I have already recommended a her to a friend, and she is having a great experience with Renee as well.