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Michael Ritter

Oak Ridge, TN

Licensed for 36 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

 Michael has had extremely diverse experience throughout his legal career. Although he excelled in both Personal Injury and Workers Compensation litigation, his primary focus and passion has always been Criminal Law and Civil Rights Litigation. Michael has tried many cases before a jury and has an amazing track record of success. His aggressive approach has proven successful both in and out of the court room. Michael has appealed cases and argued before the 6th Circuit United States Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as arguing cases of first impression with citings in Tennessee Case Law. MICHAEL RITTER is an Oak Ridge, Tennessee native and a proud graduate from Oak Ridge High School. Following graduation, Mr. Ritter joined the United States Army and served with the 319th United States Army Security Agency in Lubeck, Rothwesten, West Germany. He held a Top Secret Clearance and was stationed on the East/West German border. He is a proud Veteran; member of the VA and is active in the support of Veterans. Following active duty and his discharge from the military, Mr. Ritter attended the University of Tennessee and earned his Bachelor’s degree in American History. While obtaining his degree, Michael worked at Y-12 Nuclear Facility as Shift Technical Coordinator and was responsible for writing Operation Procedures for the Metal Preparation Division. Mr. Ritter then became an Independent Owner/Operator Trucker for Interstate Contract Carriers. Michael was able to accomplish his dream of driving in 48 states in the US and throughout Canada. After seeing the United States, Mr. Ritter accepted a position with the company to assist them with originating and developing operational procedures for the Safety Division.After working for thirteen years, Michael returned to studies and attended Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent School of Law, in Chicago. He transferred to the Cecil Humphries School of Law in Memphis, Tennessee for his second year of law school before settling in at the University of Tennessee, George Taylor School of Law. Michael earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1985. Among many distinguished attorneys Michael has assisted over the years, his most impressionable was working with E. Riley Anderson, former Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court while clerking at Joyce, Anderson, Meredith & Flitcroft. Following graduation, Mr. Ritter accepted an in-house counsel position with Criterion Carrier Corp. in Winston-Salem, N.C. Desiring to return to his hometown and needing to satisfy his entrepreneurial spirit, Michael began his own general practice with Whitfield, DePersio, and Ritter in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Michael was also an associate with the Law Firm of Joyce, Anderson, Meredith, & Flitcroft in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and at the Ridenour & Ridenour Law Firm in Clinton, Tennessee. Michael is married to Candi Ritter and they live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They are fortunate to spend weekends on their farm in Morgan County, Tennessee. Michael loves being outdoors and can often be found in his organic garden. Michael’s other passion is sailing, he sailed around Southern Florida and the Caribbean calling the ocean his home for a year.     Our knowledge, experience and zealous reputation extend to the following counties: Knox, Anderson, Roane, Morgan, Davidson, Hamilton, Loudon, Monroe, Meigs, Campbell, Scott, Blount and many many others.     With ove 30 years experience and a multitude of successful jury trials, the Reputation of Ritter & Edwards has been described as fierce, our cross-examination exemplary.     If you need fierce representation from zealous advocates, Call the Law Office of Ritter & Edwards for a free consultation. We Know The Law! 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Car Accident

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Civil Rights

Language

English

Contact

Michael W. Ritter, Attorney at Law109 W Tennessee AveOak Ridge, TN, 37830-6502109 W Tennessee AveOak Ridge, TN, 37830-6502

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
February 28, 2022

I highly reccommend Michael Ritter! I am from out of state and was very anxious about hiring an attorney to handle my son's DUI case. Mr. Ritter is extremely knowledgeable and professional - indeed, the whole staff was very patient and took the time to answer all my questions and explain the legal process. Huge sigh of relief when he phoned to let me know the case had been handled without having to go to court. I felt Mr. Ritter took the time needed to research the case thoroughy and ultimately got the charges dismissed. I'm very thankful for his handling of my son's case. As is my son!

Michelle
February 3, 2022

Ritter is an amazing lawyer and done wonders for me. He knows the laws and very educated. He works very hard and really gets deep into your case. I definitely will use him again. Thank you for everything.

Dennis
January 12, 2022

I highly recommend Michael Ritter for your attorney needs. Experienced, compassionate and very dedicated. He will work hard for your best results

anonymous
October 26, 2021

I cannot put into words, the relief I felt when Michael got my case dismissed. I am beyond satisfied with the work that he did for me.

Michael
September 29, 2021

Michael is professional, and he cares! Through his initial consultation I was able to locate my car which had been in impound and I was provided no information via the police. I located and recovered my car. Currently we are in the process of pursuing other legal matters and I promise, you will not go wrong with Michael! He is a consummate professional. He cares! I highly recommend his services. You will be glad you went with Michael!

Jimmy Stout
September 2, 2021

Have had him as my lawyer for several years and has done a excellent job would highly recommend him to anyone.

Misty
September 1, 2021

Mr. Ritter went above and beyond what I expected in my case. I would recommend to everyone.

Judith
August 17, 2021

Michael Ritter was a tremendous help to my sister when she had to go to court. I sincerely appreciate his knowledge of the law, and I admire his ability to navigate the judicial process for the best possible outcome of his client. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend Michael Ritter!

anonymous
August 7, 2021

I got in trouble for possession of paraphernalia and Michael took my case and handled everything down to the smallest detail. This helped me a lot because it was difficult for me to take time off work to attend court, but he made it much less stressful for me by taking care of all that.

Jacob
April 23, 2021

Very involved, thorough, and kept me updated and educated throughout the whole process. Assured me he would take care of my case and did just that! After the first time I spoke to him about my dui (that was from over a year and a half ago) all the stress of my last attorney and my court date getting consistently rescheduled, I felt like the situation was in good hands. He took on my case pretty last minute due to complications with a previous lawyer and still got my dui reduced to reckless driving! I really appreciate Mr. Ritter and would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer that can actually get the job done!

anonymous
February 28, 2022

I highly reccommend Michael Ritter! I am from out of state and was very anxious about hiring an attorney to handle my son's DUI case. Mr. Ritter is extremely knowledgeable and professional - indeed, the whole staff was very patient and took the time to answer all my questions and explain the legal process. Huge sigh of relief when he phoned to let me know the case had been handled without having to go to court. I felt Mr. Ritter took the time needed to research the case thoroughy and ultimately got the charges dismissed. I'm very thankful for his handling of my son's case. As is my son!

Michelle
February 3, 2022

Ritter is an amazing lawyer and done wonders for me. He knows the laws and very educated. He works very hard and really gets deep into your case. I definitely will use him again. Thank you for everything.

Dennis
January 12, 2022

I highly recommend Michael Ritter for your attorney needs. Experienced, compassionate and very dedicated. He will work hard for your best results

anonymous
October 26, 2021

I cannot put into words, the relief I felt when Michael got my case dismissed. I am beyond satisfied with the work that he did for me.

Michael
September 29, 2021

Michael is professional, and he cares! Through his initial consultation I was able to locate my car which had been in impound and I was provided no information via the police. I located and recovered my car. Currently we are in the process of pursuing other legal matters and I promise, you will not go wrong with Michael! He is a consummate professional. He cares! I highly recommend his services. You will be glad you went with Michael!

Jimmy Stout
September 2, 2021

Have had him as my lawyer for several years and has done a excellent job would highly recommend him to anyone.

Misty
September 1, 2021

Mr. Ritter went above and beyond what I expected in my case. I would recommend to everyone.

Judith
August 17, 2021

Michael Ritter was a tremendous help to my sister when she had to go to court. I sincerely appreciate his knowledge of the law, and I admire his ability to navigate the judicial process for the best possible outcome of his client. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend Michael Ritter!

anonymous
August 7, 2021

I got in trouble for possession of paraphernalia and Michael took my case and handled everything down to the smallest detail. This helped me a lot because it was difficult for me to take time off work to attend court, but he made it much less stressful for me by taking care of all that.

Jacob
April 23, 2021

Very involved, thorough, and kept me updated and educated throughout the whole process. Assured me he would take care of my case and did just that! After the first time I spoke to him about my dui (that was from over a year and a half ago) all the stress of my last attorney and my court date getting consistently rescheduled, I felt like the situation was in good hands. He took on my case pretty last minute due to complications with a previous lawyer and still got my dui reduced to reckless driving! I really appreciate Mr. Ritter and would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer that can actually get the job done!

anonymous
February 28, 2022

I highly reccommend Michael Ritter! I am from out of state and was very anxious about hiring an attorney to handle my son's DUI case. Mr. Ritter is extremely knowledgeable and professional - indeed, the whole staff was very patient and took the time to answer all my questions and explain the legal process. Huge sigh of relief when he phoned to let me know the case had been handled without having to go to court. I felt Mr. Ritter took the time needed to research the case thoroughy and ultimately got the charges dismissed. I'm very thankful for his handling of my son's case. As is my son!

Michelle
February 3, 2022

Ritter is an amazing lawyer and done wonders for me. He knows the laws and very educated. He works very hard and really gets deep into your case. I definitely will use him again. Thank you for everything.

Dennis
January 12, 2022

I highly recommend Michael Ritter for your attorney needs. Experienced, compassionate and very dedicated. He will work hard for your best results

anonymous
October 26, 2021

I cannot put into words, the relief I felt when Michael got my case dismissed. I am beyond satisfied with the work that he did for me.

Michael
September 29, 2021

Michael is professional, and he cares! Through his initial consultation I was able to locate my car which had been in impound and I was provided no information via the police. I located and recovered my car. Currently we are in the process of pursuing other legal matters and I promise, you will not go wrong with Michael! He is a consummate professional. He cares! I highly recommend his services. You will be glad you went with Michael!

Jimmy Stout
September 2, 2021

Have had him as my lawyer for several years and has done a excellent job would highly recommend him to anyone.

Misty
September 1, 2021

Mr. Ritter went above and beyond what I expected in my case. I would recommend to everyone.

Judith
August 17, 2021

Michael Ritter was a tremendous help to my sister when she had to go to court. I sincerely appreciate his knowledge of the law, and I admire his ability to navigate the judicial process for the best possible outcome of his client. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend Michael Ritter!

anonymous
August 7, 2021

I got in trouble for possession of paraphernalia and Michael took my case and handled everything down to the smallest detail. This helped me a lot because it was difficult for me to take time off work to attend court, but he made it much less stressful for me by taking care of all that.

Jacob
April 23, 2021

Very involved, thorough, and kept me updated and educated throughout the whole process. Assured me he would take care of my case and did just that! After the first time I spoke to him about my dui (that was from over a year and a half ago) all the stress of my last attorney and my court date getting consistently rescheduled, I felt like the situation was in good hands. He took on my case pretty last minute due to complications with a previous lawyer and still got my dui reduced to reckless driving! I really appreciate Mr. Ritter and would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer that can actually get the job done!