Johnny Riddick
N/A
Licensed for 38 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
Since February 3, 1984, some 32 years ago, Johnny M. Riddick & Associates has successfully served well more than 1,000 individuals and busineses in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Those clients include numerous other attorneys, local law school professors, a New England based bank sued by a former employee, Chancellor of a 20,000 student University, physicians, dentists, nurses, numerous D.C. Police Officers and Firefighters, Military Officers and enlisted service members of the U.S. Armed Forces, elementary and high school teachers, Pastors and Clergy, local churches, a Grammy Award winning jazz musician, professional musicians and singers, a retired Judicial Official, women injured in domestic violence actions, men wrongfully accused of domestic violence against women, one of the areas largest plumbing contractors, individual carpenters and plumbers, high level Federal and District Government employees, Government Contractors, persons involved in intrastate and interstate custody battles, children neglected or abused in their homes, parents accused of neglecting, injuring, or sexually abusing their minor children, parents defending against Termination of Parental Rights' actions, a minor child who needed to be freed up to be adopted, adults with developmental disabilities, persons seriously injured or who lost their lives as the result of the negligence of others in motor vehicle accidents, in hospitals, or in nursing homes, and homeless persons who simply needed legal assistance.
Practices Areas
Business
Divorce and separation
Language
English
Contact
Johnny M Riddick & Associates505 Capitol Ct NE Ste 100Washington, DC, 20002-7706
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
As a father, and full time physician, I was desperately seeking custody of my son. I had tried two other attorneys before a fellow church member recommended Atty. Riddick. Over the past 5 years he has advised, guided or assisted me through the maze of the DC family court system. He has done everything from providing legal advice to full representation; never once has he seen his role as too small to be important. His input has always been concise and valuable. Because of his efforts, on my behalf, I have shared custody and decision making authority with my son. I am indebted to him for helping to make possible the father/son relationship my son and I share. I recommend Atty. Johnny Riddick without reservation.
I met Mr. Riddick about 30 years ago. He handled my divorce, and did a great job. Since that time, he has handled a number of legal matters for me. He has done a great job in each instance. Recently, I came to Mr. Riddick about a matter involving my mother. My mother wanted to make a gift to me of a home, because of the way I have cared for her and the home. However, a mistake had been made in the deed which transferred the property more than 40 years ago. It took Mr. Riddick six visits to the government office to correct the problem which had been made decades ago. But he did not stop until it was done. The matter was resolved successfully. For more than 30 years, I have been able to consult him about legal matters, and he has always served me well. He is a very good lawyer.
Johnny Riddick has represented my mother for many years in various personal and business matters. I am her oldest child. My mother has run a successful business in D.C. for decades. Recently, she had an unusual case, and turned once again to Mr. Riddick to assist her. A six figure sum of money was stolen from her. The money was recovered from the perpetrators. However, the recovered money was not returned to my mother. So she met with Mr. Riddick as she has done many times in the past, and explained to ohim what had happened. Mr. Riddick told her not to worry, that he would take care of everything. Mr. Riddick developed a strategy on how to get the money back, and explained it to my mother. My mother agreed. Mr. Riddick got to work on the matter. One year later, almost to the day, I received a package in the mail on behalf of my mother. In the package was a cashier's check for the returned money, almost a six figure sum. As fate would have it, the money came at a time when my mother became ill, and the money was needed for her care. Mr. Riddick, as he has done many times over the years he has served my mother, got the job done. He is a trustworthy attorney. Furthermore, during my mother's illness, he has been emotionally supportive. My mother loves Johnny Riddick.
Johnny Riddick, armed with his in-depth expertise in DC divorce law and the support of his caring legal team, engineered a positive outcome to my divorce case. Mr. Riddick’s strategy began by developing an intimate understanding of the complex reasons I was seeking a divorce. His caring and kind approach bolstered my decision to retain his services. Then, over the course of almost a year, he delved into the annals of DC divorce cases to fight valiantly on my behalf and protect my rights as a spouse, and more importantly, a mother, during the proceedings. His dedication spared me from what could have been a protracted and even more painful experience. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him.
My case was particularly difficult, and for many years, I had been embroiled in an all-out war with my ex-husband until I was referred to Attorney Johnny Riddick by a friend who suggested that I consult with him. In short, her words were, ” he’s well worth the money”, and I soon learned that she was absolutely correct! All I really wanted was to remain in my home after the divorce, in order to provide stability and continuity for our two sons and myself. However, the other three attorneys whom I had hired prior to Mr. Riddick were not able to accomplish this on my behalf, so the dispute dragged on and on… six and half years to be exact. During my first consult with Mr. Riddick, he listened carefully to my concerns and proposed a solution regarding the settlement of the marital home that would prove to be mutually beneficial to both my ex-husband and me. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Riddick convened an extended meeting between the parties. And while he only represented me, it was clear to my ex-husband that Mr. Riddick was a fair, quite knowledgeable, and very respectful attorney. I think even my ex-husband was impressed with him. During the meeting, we actually reached a settlement and signed an agreement which resolved the dispute over the marital property, once and for all! In a “ single bound”, Mr. Riddick accomplished what none of my other three attorneys could do, so I now refer to him as “ Superman”. Further, an unexpected outcome for me is that for the first time in many years, my ex-husband and I were able to be civil towards each other and regain a level of mutual trust which had been lacking for years. Mr. Riddick's diligence, innovation, and astuteness produced a winning solution that changed the trajectory of my life. Because of his legal ability and resourcefulness, I am able to remain in my house without the fear that my ex-husband will force me out. I now am at peace, and I am hopeful for new and bright beginnings! I have referred several of my closest friends to Mr. Riddick, who also had quite complex legal matters, and all of them have been equally elated with his work and the outcomes of their cases. I shall be forever grateful to Mr. Riddick for his innovation, astuteness, and caring commitment to bringing a positive solution that will benefit me, my young adult sons, and future generations.
My case was concluded in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on January 17, 2018. The outcome of my case was such that I felt the need to give Mr. Riddick an outstanding recommendation. I was referred to Mr. Riddick by my adult daughter. My matter involved an estate case, with quite hostile parties. The case had been pending for seven years, and I had been represented by several prior attorneys, who just could not bring the case to finality. I consulted with Mr. Riddick, and retained him the same day. It only took a short time with him to realize that he is very experienced attorney, has broad legal knowledge, and is a person of integrity. I retained Mr. Riddick in February, 2017. For eleven months he fought for me. I was facing the loss of my share of a substantial estate. He defended me against untruthful allegations, and did legal research going back 40 years to find legal authority, which proved to be the basis upon which I ultimately received the share of the estate that I was due. Mr. Riddick's work was done timely, and he allowed me to review and discuss all of his work before it was filed. He treated me with respect. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his work and the people he serves. I am quite satisfied.
Although Mr. Riddick is listed as a divorce attorney, his experience in the legal arena over the years results in a broader capacity to guide one through the legalities of life. It gave me the confidence to pursue a divorce that was both reasonable and sane and helped me to secure the assets I have worked hard for throughout my life. An added benefit to the thorough discussions, reasearch and counsel is that it allowed me to transverse a very difficult time in life with some level of peace and dignity. A burden has been lifted and I can move on with my life knowing that I'm doing right by the people in my life, without all of the burdens I've been carrying for years. Regardless of how it turns out in the end, the process has been healing.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick from a Partner in a super prestigious D.C. Law Firm. The Partner told me that I needed to see a man named Johnny Riddick. She told me that he was a really talented and experienced lawyer. When I met him, and after my initial consultation, I knew he was the lawyer for me. Basically, I had been in a long term relationship with a complete slickster. I had at stake well over two million dollars, a perfect credit rating, and a reputation as an honest businesswoman. The man was trying to destroy me. Mr. Riddick told me that he would handle it, and he told me after that first meeting, "I will handle your matter, and I will do a great job for you". It took a little over a year, but my case was resolved just before the trial. I paid a very small amount of money, and got the case settled. In exchange, I got rid of a slickster. And I got my life back. Mr. Riddick helped me to see my life clearly, and help me to make correct decisions about my future. It is difficult to describe how beautifully he and his stiff treated me. He is an extremely patient man, and a terrific lawyer. I thank God for Johnny Riddick. I have my life back! S
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by someone who works in the courthouse. He told me that Mr. Riddick was really experienced in support matters. I had back child support due of more than $64,000.00, which went back more than 15 years. However, during that period of time I had become disabled, I was shot years ago in the back. I am on disability. But the child support was still due. I live in Pennsylvania, and could not easily get down to D.C. So Mr. Riddick was asked to help me, and called me in Pennsylvania. I explained to him what was happening to me. He listened carefully, as I told him that I owed $64,000.00 in child support. After listening, Mr. Riddick told me he would help me. Over a period of several months, he communicated with me and we came up with a plan. Mr. Riddick then went with me to court. What happened amazed me. Mr. Riddick had several meetings and two court hearings on my case. At the end he got my child support reduced to $3,500.00, which I pay in monthly payments of $100.00, a figure I can easily afford. I am beyond happy with my result. When I left court to head back to Pennsylvania, I asked Mr. Riddick how much I owed him. He said, "Sir, your bill is zero, you owe me nothing, God Bless You". I just hugged him. What a wonderful man, and a great lawyer. His work changed my life.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by the D.C. Fire Department, I am a Firefighter of many years. My case involved custody of my 9 year old son. His mother and I were not married. His mother wanted to restrict my visitation to every other weekend, and she did not want me to have the right to share in decision making. She also wanted to make me pay an obscene amount of monthly child support, and she wanted almost $50,000.00 in retroactive child support. I retained Mr. Riddick after my first visit with him . I felt confident that he knew what he was doing, and that he cared about my situation. My son's mother strung the case out for almost two years, because she was determined to be in control. We actually met, with both our attorneys, and settled most of the issues in the case. However, after the meeting my son's mother denied that we had ever come to an agreement. So we had to have a 3 day trial. Long story short. After the trial, I was granted twice the visitation that my son's mother wanted me to have, awarded joint custody, I pay more than $500.00 LESS in monthly child support than she was seeking, I saved more than $30,000 in retroactive child support, and I was allowed to pay retroactive in $100 monthly installments. In other words I got a wonderful result. I owe that man big time.
As a father, and full time physician, I was desperately seeking custody of my son. I had tried two other attorneys before a fellow church member recommended Atty. Riddick. Over the past 5 years he has advised, guided or assisted me through the maze of the DC family court system. He has done everything from providing legal advice to full representation; never once has he seen his role as too small to be important. His input has always been concise and valuable. Because of his efforts, on my behalf, I have shared custody and decision making authority with my son. I am indebted to him for helping to make possible the father/son relationship my son and I share. I recommend Atty. Johnny Riddick without reservation.
I met Mr. Riddick about 30 years ago. He handled my divorce, and did a great job. Since that time, he has handled a number of legal matters for me. He has done a great job in each instance. Recently, I came to Mr. Riddick about a matter involving my mother. My mother wanted to make a gift to me of a home, because of the way I have cared for her and the home. However, a mistake had been made in the deed which transferred the property more than 40 years ago. It took Mr. Riddick six visits to the government office to correct the problem which had been made decades ago. But he did not stop until it was done. The matter was resolved successfully. For more than 30 years, I have been able to consult him about legal matters, and he has always served me well. He is a very good lawyer.
Johnny Riddick has represented my mother for many years in various personal and business matters. I am her oldest child. My mother has run a successful business in D.C. for decades. Recently, she had an unusual case, and turned once again to Mr. Riddick to assist her. A six figure sum of money was stolen from her. The money was recovered from the perpetrators. However, the recovered money was not returned to my mother. So she met with Mr. Riddick as she has done many times in the past, and explained to ohim what had happened. Mr. Riddick told her not to worry, that he would take care of everything. Mr. Riddick developed a strategy on how to get the money back, and explained it to my mother. My mother agreed. Mr. Riddick got to work on the matter. One year later, almost to the day, I received a package in the mail on behalf of my mother. In the package was a cashier's check for the returned money, almost a six figure sum. As fate would have it, the money came at a time when my mother became ill, and the money was needed for her care. Mr. Riddick, as he has done many times over the years he has served my mother, got the job done. He is a trustworthy attorney. Furthermore, during my mother's illness, he has been emotionally supportive. My mother loves Johnny Riddick.
Johnny Riddick, armed with his in-depth expertise in DC divorce law and the support of his caring legal team, engineered a positive outcome to my divorce case. Mr. Riddick’s strategy began by developing an intimate understanding of the complex reasons I was seeking a divorce. His caring and kind approach bolstered my decision to retain his services. Then, over the course of almost a year, he delved into the annals of DC divorce cases to fight valiantly on my behalf and protect my rights as a spouse, and more importantly, a mother, during the proceedings. His dedication spared me from what could have been a protracted and even more painful experience. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him.
My case was particularly difficult, and for many years, I had been embroiled in an all-out war with my ex-husband until I was referred to Attorney Johnny Riddick by a friend who suggested that I consult with him. In short, her words were, ” he’s well worth the money”, and I soon learned that she was absolutely correct! All I really wanted was to remain in my home after the divorce, in order to provide stability and continuity for our two sons and myself. However, the other three attorneys whom I had hired prior to Mr. Riddick were not able to accomplish this on my behalf, so the dispute dragged on and on… six and half years to be exact. During my first consult with Mr. Riddick, he listened carefully to my concerns and proposed a solution regarding the settlement of the marital home that would prove to be mutually beneficial to both my ex-husband and me. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Riddick convened an extended meeting between the parties. And while he only represented me, it was clear to my ex-husband that Mr. Riddick was a fair, quite knowledgeable, and very respectful attorney. I think even my ex-husband was impressed with him. During the meeting, we actually reached a settlement and signed an agreement which resolved the dispute over the marital property, once and for all! In a “ single bound”, Mr. Riddick accomplished what none of my other three attorneys could do, so I now refer to him as “ Superman”. Further, an unexpected outcome for me is that for the first time in many years, my ex-husband and I were able to be civil towards each other and regain a level of mutual trust which had been lacking for years. Mr. Riddick's diligence, innovation, and astuteness produced a winning solution that changed the trajectory of my life. Because of his legal ability and resourcefulness, I am able to remain in my house without the fear that my ex-husband will force me out. I now am at peace, and I am hopeful for new and bright beginnings! I have referred several of my closest friends to Mr. Riddick, who also had quite complex legal matters, and all of them have been equally elated with his work and the outcomes of their cases. I shall be forever grateful to Mr. Riddick for his innovation, astuteness, and caring commitment to bringing a positive solution that will benefit me, my young adult sons, and future generations.
My case was concluded in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on January 17, 2018. The outcome of my case was such that I felt the need to give Mr. Riddick an outstanding recommendation. I was referred to Mr. Riddick by my adult daughter. My matter involved an estate case, with quite hostile parties. The case had been pending for seven years, and I had been represented by several prior attorneys, who just could not bring the case to finality. I consulted with Mr. Riddick, and retained him the same day. It only took a short time with him to realize that he is very experienced attorney, has broad legal knowledge, and is a person of integrity. I retained Mr. Riddick in February, 2017. For eleven months he fought for me. I was facing the loss of my share of a substantial estate. He defended me against untruthful allegations, and did legal research going back 40 years to find legal authority, which proved to be the basis upon which I ultimately received the share of the estate that I was due. Mr. Riddick's work was done timely, and he allowed me to review and discuss all of his work before it was filed. He treated me with respect. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his work and the people he serves. I am quite satisfied.
Although Mr. Riddick is listed as a divorce attorney, his experience in the legal arena over the years results in a broader capacity to guide one through the legalities of life. It gave me the confidence to pursue a divorce that was both reasonable and sane and helped me to secure the assets I have worked hard for throughout my life. An added benefit to the thorough discussions, reasearch and counsel is that it allowed me to transverse a very difficult time in life with some level of peace and dignity. A burden has been lifted and I can move on with my life knowing that I'm doing right by the people in my life, without all of the burdens I've been carrying for years. Regardless of how it turns out in the end, the process has been healing.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick from a Partner in a super prestigious D.C. Law Firm. The Partner told me that I needed to see a man named Johnny Riddick. She told me that he was a really talented and experienced lawyer. When I met him, and after my initial consultation, I knew he was the lawyer for me. Basically, I had been in a long term relationship with a complete slickster. I had at stake well over two million dollars, a perfect credit rating, and a reputation as an honest businesswoman. The man was trying to destroy me. Mr. Riddick told me that he would handle it, and he told me after that first meeting, "I will handle your matter, and I will do a great job for you". It took a little over a year, but my case was resolved just before the trial. I paid a very small amount of money, and got the case settled. In exchange, I got rid of a slickster. And I got my life back. Mr. Riddick helped me to see my life clearly, and help me to make correct decisions about my future. It is difficult to describe how beautifully he and his stiff treated me. He is an extremely patient man, and a terrific lawyer. I thank God for Johnny Riddick. I have my life back! S
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by someone who works in the courthouse. He told me that Mr. Riddick was really experienced in support matters. I had back child support due of more than $64,000.00, which went back more than 15 years. However, during that period of time I had become disabled, I was shot years ago in the back. I am on disability. But the child support was still due. I live in Pennsylvania, and could not easily get down to D.C. So Mr. Riddick was asked to help me, and called me in Pennsylvania. I explained to him what was happening to me. He listened carefully, as I told him that I owed $64,000.00 in child support. After listening, Mr. Riddick told me he would help me. Over a period of several months, he communicated with me and we came up with a plan. Mr. Riddick then went with me to court. What happened amazed me. Mr. Riddick had several meetings and two court hearings on my case. At the end he got my child support reduced to $3,500.00, which I pay in monthly payments of $100.00, a figure I can easily afford. I am beyond happy with my result. When I left court to head back to Pennsylvania, I asked Mr. Riddick how much I owed him. He said, "Sir, your bill is zero, you owe me nothing, God Bless You". I just hugged him. What a wonderful man, and a great lawyer. His work changed my life.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by the D.C. Fire Department, I am a Firefighter of many years. My case involved custody of my 9 year old son. His mother and I were not married. His mother wanted to restrict my visitation to every other weekend, and she did not want me to have the right to share in decision making. She also wanted to make me pay an obscene amount of monthly child support, and she wanted almost $50,000.00 in retroactive child support. I retained Mr. Riddick after my first visit with him . I felt confident that he knew what he was doing, and that he cared about my situation. My son's mother strung the case out for almost two years, because she was determined to be in control. We actually met, with both our attorneys, and settled most of the issues in the case. However, after the meeting my son's mother denied that we had ever come to an agreement. So we had to have a 3 day trial. Long story short. After the trial, I was granted twice the visitation that my son's mother wanted me to have, awarded joint custody, I pay more than $500.00 LESS in monthly child support than she was seeking, I saved more than $30,000 in retroactive child support, and I was allowed to pay retroactive in $100 monthly installments. In other words I got a wonderful result. I owe that man big time.
As a father, and full time physician, I was desperately seeking custody of my son. I had tried two other attorneys before a fellow church member recommended Atty. Riddick. Over the past 5 years he has advised, guided or assisted me through the maze of the DC family court system. He has done everything from providing legal advice to full representation; never once has he seen his role as too small to be important. His input has always been concise and valuable. Because of his efforts, on my behalf, I have shared custody and decision making authority with my son. I am indebted to him for helping to make possible the father/son relationship my son and I share. I recommend Atty. Johnny Riddick without reservation.
I met Mr. Riddick about 30 years ago. He handled my divorce, and did a great job. Since that time, he has handled a number of legal matters for me. He has done a great job in each instance. Recently, I came to Mr. Riddick about a matter involving my mother. My mother wanted to make a gift to me of a home, because of the way I have cared for her and the home. However, a mistake had been made in the deed which transferred the property more than 40 years ago. It took Mr. Riddick six visits to the government office to correct the problem which had been made decades ago. But he did not stop until it was done. The matter was resolved successfully. For more than 30 years, I have been able to consult him about legal matters, and he has always served me well. He is a very good lawyer.
Johnny Riddick has represented my mother for many years in various personal and business matters. I am her oldest child. My mother has run a successful business in D.C. for decades. Recently, she had an unusual case, and turned once again to Mr. Riddick to assist her. A six figure sum of money was stolen from her. The money was recovered from the perpetrators. However, the recovered money was not returned to my mother. So she met with Mr. Riddick as she has done many times in the past, and explained to ohim what had happened. Mr. Riddick told her not to worry, that he would take care of everything. Mr. Riddick developed a strategy on how to get the money back, and explained it to my mother. My mother agreed. Mr. Riddick got to work on the matter. One year later, almost to the day, I received a package in the mail on behalf of my mother. In the package was a cashier's check for the returned money, almost a six figure sum. As fate would have it, the money came at a time when my mother became ill, and the money was needed for her care. Mr. Riddick, as he has done many times over the years he has served my mother, got the job done. He is a trustworthy attorney. Furthermore, during my mother's illness, he has been emotionally supportive. My mother loves Johnny Riddick.
Johnny Riddick, armed with his in-depth expertise in DC divorce law and the support of his caring legal team, engineered a positive outcome to my divorce case. Mr. Riddick’s strategy began by developing an intimate understanding of the complex reasons I was seeking a divorce. His caring and kind approach bolstered my decision to retain his services. Then, over the course of almost a year, he delved into the annals of DC divorce cases to fight valiantly on my behalf and protect my rights as a spouse, and more importantly, a mother, during the proceedings. His dedication spared me from what could have been a protracted and even more painful experience. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him.
My case was particularly difficult, and for many years, I had been embroiled in an all-out war with my ex-husband until I was referred to Attorney Johnny Riddick by a friend who suggested that I consult with him. In short, her words were, ” he’s well worth the money”, and I soon learned that she was absolutely correct! All I really wanted was to remain in my home after the divorce, in order to provide stability and continuity for our two sons and myself. However, the other three attorneys whom I had hired prior to Mr. Riddick were not able to accomplish this on my behalf, so the dispute dragged on and on… six and half years to be exact. During my first consult with Mr. Riddick, he listened carefully to my concerns and proposed a solution regarding the settlement of the marital home that would prove to be mutually beneficial to both my ex-husband and me. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Riddick convened an extended meeting between the parties. And while he only represented me, it was clear to my ex-husband that Mr. Riddick was a fair, quite knowledgeable, and very respectful attorney. I think even my ex-husband was impressed with him. During the meeting, we actually reached a settlement and signed an agreement which resolved the dispute over the marital property, once and for all! In a “ single bound”, Mr. Riddick accomplished what none of my other three attorneys could do, so I now refer to him as “ Superman”. Further, an unexpected outcome for me is that for the first time in many years, my ex-husband and I were able to be civil towards each other and regain a level of mutual trust which had been lacking for years. Mr. Riddick's diligence, innovation, and astuteness produced a winning solution that changed the trajectory of my life. Because of his legal ability and resourcefulness, I am able to remain in my house without the fear that my ex-husband will force me out. I now am at peace, and I am hopeful for new and bright beginnings! I have referred several of my closest friends to Mr. Riddick, who also had quite complex legal matters, and all of them have been equally elated with his work and the outcomes of their cases. I shall be forever grateful to Mr. Riddick for his innovation, astuteness, and caring commitment to bringing a positive solution that will benefit me, my young adult sons, and future generations.
My case was concluded in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on January 17, 2018. The outcome of my case was such that I felt the need to give Mr. Riddick an outstanding recommendation. I was referred to Mr. Riddick by my adult daughter. My matter involved an estate case, with quite hostile parties. The case had been pending for seven years, and I had been represented by several prior attorneys, who just could not bring the case to finality. I consulted with Mr. Riddick, and retained him the same day. It only took a short time with him to realize that he is very experienced attorney, has broad legal knowledge, and is a person of integrity. I retained Mr. Riddick in February, 2017. For eleven months he fought for me. I was facing the loss of my share of a substantial estate. He defended me against untruthful allegations, and did legal research going back 40 years to find legal authority, which proved to be the basis upon which I ultimately received the share of the estate that I was due. Mr. Riddick's work was done timely, and he allowed me to review and discuss all of his work before it was filed. He treated me with respect. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his work and the people he serves. I am quite satisfied.
Although Mr. Riddick is listed as a divorce attorney, his experience in the legal arena over the years results in a broader capacity to guide one through the legalities of life. It gave me the confidence to pursue a divorce that was both reasonable and sane and helped me to secure the assets I have worked hard for throughout my life. An added benefit to the thorough discussions, reasearch and counsel is that it allowed me to transverse a very difficult time in life with some level of peace and dignity. A burden has been lifted and I can move on with my life knowing that I'm doing right by the people in my life, without all of the burdens I've been carrying for years. Regardless of how it turns out in the end, the process has been healing.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick from a Partner in a super prestigious D.C. Law Firm. The Partner told me that I needed to see a man named Johnny Riddick. She told me that he was a really talented and experienced lawyer. When I met him, and after my initial consultation, I knew he was the lawyer for me. Basically, I had been in a long term relationship with a complete slickster. I had at stake well over two million dollars, a perfect credit rating, and a reputation as an honest businesswoman. The man was trying to destroy me. Mr. Riddick told me that he would handle it, and he told me after that first meeting, "I will handle your matter, and I will do a great job for you". It took a little over a year, but my case was resolved just before the trial. I paid a very small amount of money, and got the case settled. In exchange, I got rid of a slickster. And I got my life back. Mr. Riddick helped me to see my life clearly, and help me to make correct decisions about my future. It is difficult to describe how beautifully he and his stiff treated me. He is an extremely patient man, and a terrific lawyer. I thank God for Johnny Riddick. I have my life back! S
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by someone who works in the courthouse. He told me that Mr. Riddick was really experienced in support matters. I had back child support due of more than $64,000.00, which went back more than 15 years. However, during that period of time I had become disabled, I was shot years ago in the back. I am on disability. But the child support was still due. I live in Pennsylvania, and could not easily get down to D.C. So Mr. Riddick was asked to help me, and called me in Pennsylvania. I explained to him what was happening to me. He listened carefully, as I told him that I owed $64,000.00 in child support. After listening, Mr. Riddick told me he would help me. Over a period of several months, he communicated with me and we came up with a plan. Mr. Riddick then went with me to court. What happened amazed me. Mr. Riddick had several meetings and two court hearings on my case. At the end he got my child support reduced to $3,500.00, which I pay in monthly payments of $100.00, a figure I can easily afford. I am beyond happy with my result. When I left court to head back to Pennsylvania, I asked Mr. Riddick how much I owed him. He said, "Sir, your bill is zero, you owe me nothing, God Bless You". I just hugged him. What a wonderful man, and a great lawyer. His work changed my life.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by the D.C. Fire Department, I am a Firefighter of many years. My case involved custody of my 9 year old son. His mother and I were not married. His mother wanted to restrict my visitation to every other weekend, and she did not want me to have the right to share in decision making. She also wanted to make me pay an obscene amount of monthly child support, and she wanted almost $50,000.00 in retroactive child support. I retained Mr. Riddick after my first visit with him . I felt confident that he knew what he was doing, and that he cared about my situation. My son's mother strung the case out for almost two years, because she was determined to be in control. We actually met, with both our attorneys, and settled most of the issues in the case. However, after the meeting my son's mother denied that we had ever come to an agreement. So we had to have a 3 day trial. Long story short. After the trial, I was granted twice the visitation that my son's mother wanted me to have, awarded joint custody, I pay more than $500.00 LESS in monthly child support than she was seeking, I saved more than $30,000 in retroactive child support, and I was allowed to pay retroactive in $100 monthly installments. In other words I got a wonderful result. I owe that man big time.
As a father, and full time physician, I was desperately seeking custody of my son. I had tried two other attorneys before a fellow church member recommended Atty. Riddick. Over the past 5 years he has advised, guided or assisted me through the maze of the DC family court system. He has done everything from providing legal advice to full representation; never once has he seen his role as too small to be important. His input has always been concise and valuable. Because of his efforts, on my behalf, I have shared custody and decision making authority with my son. I am indebted to him for helping to make possible the father/son relationship my son and I share. I recommend Atty. Johnny Riddick without reservation.
I met Mr. Riddick about 30 years ago. He handled my divorce, and did a great job. Since that time, he has handled a number of legal matters for me. He has done a great job in each instance. Recently, I came to Mr. Riddick about a matter involving my mother. My mother wanted to make a gift to me of a home, because of the way I have cared for her and the home. However, a mistake had been made in the deed which transferred the property more than 40 years ago. It took Mr. Riddick six visits to the government office to correct the problem which had been made decades ago. But he did not stop until it was done. The matter was resolved successfully. For more than 30 years, I have been able to consult him about legal matters, and he has always served me well. He is a very good lawyer.
Johnny Riddick has represented my mother for many years in various personal and business matters. I am her oldest child. My mother has run a successful business in D.C. for decades. Recently, she had an unusual case, and turned once again to Mr. Riddick to assist her. A six figure sum of money was stolen from her. The money was recovered from the perpetrators. However, the recovered money was not returned to my mother. So she met with Mr. Riddick as she has done many times in the past, and explained to ohim what had happened. Mr. Riddick told her not to worry, that he would take care of everything. Mr. Riddick developed a strategy on how to get the money back, and explained it to my mother. My mother agreed. Mr. Riddick got to work on the matter. One year later, almost to the day, I received a package in the mail on behalf of my mother. In the package was a cashier's check for the returned money, almost a six figure sum. As fate would have it, the money came at a time when my mother became ill, and the money was needed for her care. Mr. Riddick, as he has done many times over the years he has served my mother, got the job done. He is a trustworthy attorney. Furthermore, during my mother's illness, he has been emotionally supportive. My mother loves Johnny Riddick.
Johnny Riddick, armed with his in-depth expertise in DC divorce law and the support of his caring legal team, engineered a positive outcome to my divorce case. Mr. Riddick’s strategy began by developing an intimate understanding of the complex reasons I was seeking a divorce. His caring and kind approach bolstered my decision to retain his services. Then, over the course of almost a year, he delved into the annals of DC divorce cases to fight valiantly on my behalf and protect my rights as a spouse, and more importantly, a mother, during the proceedings. His dedication spared me from what could have been a protracted and even more painful experience. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him.
My case was particularly difficult, and for many years, I had been embroiled in an all-out war with my ex-husband until I was referred to Attorney Johnny Riddick by a friend who suggested that I consult with him. In short, her words were, ” he’s well worth the money”, and I soon learned that she was absolutely correct! All I really wanted was to remain in my home after the divorce, in order to provide stability and continuity for our two sons and myself. However, the other three attorneys whom I had hired prior to Mr. Riddick were not able to accomplish this on my behalf, so the dispute dragged on and on… six and half years to be exact. During my first consult with Mr. Riddick, he listened carefully to my concerns and proposed a solution regarding the settlement of the marital home that would prove to be mutually beneficial to both my ex-husband and me. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Riddick convened an extended meeting between the parties. And while he only represented me, it was clear to my ex-husband that Mr. Riddick was a fair, quite knowledgeable, and very respectful attorney. I think even my ex-husband was impressed with him. During the meeting, we actually reached a settlement and signed an agreement which resolved the dispute over the marital property, once and for all! In a “ single bound”, Mr. Riddick accomplished what none of my other three attorneys could do, so I now refer to him as “ Superman”. Further, an unexpected outcome for me is that for the first time in many years, my ex-husband and I were able to be civil towards each other and regain a level of mutual trust which had been lacking for years. Mr. Riddick's diligence, innovation, and astuteness produced a winning solution that changed the trajectory of my life. Because of his legal ability and resourcefulness, I am able to remain in my house without the fear that my ex-husband will force me out. I now am at peace, and I am hopeful for new and bright beginnings! I have referred several of my closest friends to Mr. Riddick, who also had quite complex legal matters, and all of them have been equally elated with his work and the outcomes of their cases. I shall be forever grateful to Mr. Riddick for his innovation, astuteness, and caring commitment to bringing a positive solution that will benefit me, my young adult sons, and future generations.
My case was concluded in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on January 17, 2018. The outcome of my case was such that I felt the need to give Mr. Riddick an outstanding recommendation. I was referred to Mr. Riddick by my adult daughter. My matter involved an estate case, with quite hostile parties. The case had been pending for seven years, and I had been represented by several prior attorneys, who just could not bring the case to finality. I consulted with Mr. Riddick, and retained him the same day. It only took a short time with him to realize that he is very experienced attorney, has broad legal knowledge, and is a person of integrity. I retained Mr. Riddick in February, 2017. For eleven months he fought for me. I was facing the loss of my share of a substantial estate. He defended me against untruthful allegations, and did legal research going back 40 years to find legal authority, which proved to be the basis upon which I ultimately received the share of the estate that I was due. Mr. Riddick's work was done timely, and he allowed me to review and discuss all of his work before it was filed. He treated me with respect. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his work and the people he serves. I am quite satisfied.
Although Mr. Riddick is listed as a divorce attorney, his experience in the legal arena over the years results in a broader capacity to guide one through the legalities of life. It gave me the confidence to pursue a divorce that was both reasonable and sane and helped me to secure the assets I have worked hard for throughout my life. An added benefit to the thorough discussions, reasearch and counsel is that it allowed me to transverse a very difficult time in life with some level of peace and dignity. A burden has been lifted and I can move on with my life knowing that I'm doing right by the people in my life, without all of the burdens I've been carrying for years. Regardless of how it turns out in the end, the process has been healing.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick from a Partner in a super prestigious D.C. Law Firm. The Partner told me that I needed to see a man named Johnny Riddick. She told me that he was a really talented and experienced lawyer. When I met him, and after my initial consultation, I knew he was the lawyer for me. Basically, I had been in a long term relationship with a complete slickster. I had at stake well over two million dollars, a perfect credit rating, and a reputation as an honest businesswoman. The man was trying to destroy me. Mr. Riddick told me that he would handle it, and he told me after that first meeting, "I will handle your matter, and I will do a great job for you". It took a little over a year, but my case was resolved just before the trial. I paid a very small amount of money, and got the case settled. In exchange, I got rid of a slickster. And I got my life back. Mr. Riddick helped me to see my life clearly, and help me to make correct decisions about my future. It is difficult to describe how beautifully he and his stiff treated me. He is an extremely patient man, and a terrific lawyer. I thank God for Johnny Riddick. I have my life back! S
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by someone who works in the courthouse. He told me that Mr. Riddick was really experienced in support matters. I had back child support due of more than $64,000.00, which went back more than 15 years. However, during that period of time I had become disabled, I was shot years ago in the back. I am on disability. But the child support was still due. I live in Pennsylvania, and could not easily get down to D.C. So Mr. Riddick was asked to help me, and called me in Pennsylvania. I explained to him what was happening to me. He listened carefully, as I told him that I owed $64,000.00 in child support. After listening, Mr. Riddick told me he would help me. Over a period of several months, he communicated with me and we came up with a plan. Mr. Riddick then went with me to court. What happened amazed me. Mr. Riddick had several meetings and two court hearings on my case. At the end he got my child support reduced to $3,500.00, which I pay in monthly payments of $100.00, a figure I can easily afford. I am beyond happy with my result. When I left court to head back to Pennsylvania, I asked Mr. Riddick how much I owed him. He said, "Sir, your bill is zero, you owe me nothing, God Bless You". I just hugged him. What a wonderful man, and a great lawyer. His work changed my life.
I was referred to Mr. Riddick by the D.C. Fire Department, I am a Firefighter of many years. My case involved custody of my 9 year old son. His mother and I were not married. His mother wanted to restrict my visitation to every other weekend, and she did not want me to have the right to share in decision making. She also wanted to make me pay an obscene amount of monthly child support, and she wanted almost $50,000.00 in retroactive child support. I retained Mr. Riddick after my first visit with him . I felt confident that he knew what he was doing, and that he cared about my situation. My son's mother strung the case out for almost two years, because she was determined to be in control. We actually met, with both our attorneys, and settled most of the issues in the case. However, after the meeting my son's mother denied that we had ever come to an agreement. So we had to have a 3 day trial. Long story short. After the trial, I was granted twice the visitation that my son's mother wanted me to have, awarded joint custody, I pay more than $500.00 LESS in monthly child support than she was seeking, I saved more than $30,000 in retroactive child support, and I was allowed to pay retroactive in $100 monthly installments. In other words I got a wonderful result. I owe that man big time.