

Ellen Rittgers
VerifiedFamily law attorney
12 E Warren St, Lebanon, OH 45036
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About Ellen Rittgers
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima is a law firm with offices located throughout Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, including Lebanon, Cincinnati, Oxford, West Chester, Covington, Blue Ash, and Hyde Park. The firm maintains a reputation for achieving results in criminal defense and personal injury cases across Ohio and Kentucky.
The legal team at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima offers over 300 years of combined legal experience. Their practice areas include criminal defense, covering felonies, misdemeanors, OVI/DUI, traffic violations, white collar crimes, sex offenses, internet crimes, and expungement. In personal injury, the firm handles cases such as car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, product liability, and traumatic brain injuries. Attorney Ellen B. Rittgers contributes nearly 40 years of private practice experience, focusing on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and collaborative law.
Several attorneys at the firm hold leadership positions in statewide and national legal organizations. The firm emphasizes a client-centered and family-focused approach, utilizing a network of national experts and resources. Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in injury and death cases, and not guilty verdicts in criminal cases. The firm offers consultations and provides 24/7 phone and live chat assistance.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Ellen B. Rittgers
- Eric P. Allen
- Kristopher D. Burgess
- Jake Michael Cropper
- Jake Damron
- James (Tanner) Duncan
- Steve Kilburn
- Gus Lazares
- Matt Nakajima — Partner
- Ryan Nelson
- Luca Paternostro
- Edward C. Perry
- Services listed
- Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Bicycle Accidents, Child Injuries, Dog Bites, Medical Malpractice
- Languages
- English
- Offices
- 12 East Warren Street Lebanon, OH 45036
- 3734 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45226
- 121 West High Street Oxford, OH 45056
- 9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350 West Chester, OH 45069
- 401 Scott St. Covington, KY 41011
- Awards & recognition
- Ohio Super Lawyers
- Cincinnati Top 50 Women List
- Cincinnati Top 25 Women List
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Ohio SuperLawyers
- Top Attorneys in the Nation
- The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL)
Source: rittgers.com · checked October 22, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
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Ellen Rittgers — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellen Rittgers located?+
Ellen Rittgers is located at 12 E Warren St, Lebanon, OH 45036. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.
What kind of cases does Ellen Rittgers handle?+
Ellen Rittgers handles Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
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Call Ellen Rittgers at (513) 932-2115 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.
Is Ellen Rittgers well rated?+
Ellen Rittgers has a 3.0-star rating based on 2 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
Client Reviews
2 reviews- Mónica Oclander· via Google
Supportive, professional and effective! What more could one ask?
9 years ago - Jennifer Rogers· via Google
Will take your money and run. Very much for the woman and even then cares more about her retainer fee and milking as much money as she can without doing any work. You won't be sorry for passing her up!
9 years ago

