Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima - Cincinnati, OH
Personal Injury Lawyers in Cincinnati, OH
3734 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45226
- 8 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Cincinnati Personal Injury Law Firm
Updated: 04/22/2026
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2021-2022Highly recommend Rittgers & Rittgers to anyone seeking legal services. Steve Kilburn from their firm has my utmost respect.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2021I spoke to 6 different lawyers prior to making my choice trust Steve Kilburn with my freedom, the future of my career, and the future of my family. From the first time we met, he explained to me what my realistic options were. I was facing 4 felonies (2 were from the prior year being tried by a public defender) and 2 misdemeanors. He took over both cases, and from the beginning, I knew I made the right decision. We were aligned on my life goals, and he fought for them as if they were his own. He kept me informed every step of the way and any questions I had were always answered same day via email. His assistant Bridget was vial to the flow of information. I ended up pleading to 2 felonies while the other 4 charges were dropped. I was facing over 3 years in prison and Steve was able to get me 2 years probation (ending in 1 if I stay in compliance) while allowing me to keep my profession and get my charges expunged a year after my probation ends. They saved my family life as well as my career. I couldn’t ask for better representation. I trusted Steve with my life and he did not disappoint. Thank you Steve & Bridget
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2021Attorney Steve Killburn sat down with our family and reviewed our case. Steve listened to the all the details; twist and turns making notes and asking tough questions of us. After spending several hours with Steve and him explaining the law per the charges and our family interviewing him to ensure his ability as the stakes were serious our family decided he was the correct lawyer to represent us. The trial time spanned over a month with the Court and State pursuing a hard plea deal at the start and lesser pleas at several points along the way. Our family instructed Steve no deal would be accepted and only a full trial would be acceptable to us to prove the charges were false and we would accept the added weight and outcome of the trial. To say Steve had to think on his feet; deal with false statements and curve balls along the way would be a understatement. With Steve's pursue of the truth; many late nights and hours reviewing details with us; his video expert breaking video frames down for the trial that surprised all of us and questioning of witnesses he was able to show to the court what had really transpired. After one of the most stressful months our family has had to ever deal with we walked out of the court room with Steve Killburn and a heavy weight removed from our shoulders. Thank you Steve for believing in us. Your energy; hard work and ability to think on your feet was and is much appreciated.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2018-2021Eric Allen and Daphne Mahle were a tremendous team to guide me thru the legal process. My well being and recovery were the utmost importance as they provided me with compassionate and professional representation. I was very fortunate to join forces with this personable team. I can’t thank them enough for their support and guidance.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
- Criminal Law - Federal
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
- Traffic Violations
- Accidents & Injuries
- Animal Bites
- Brain Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Litigation: 90%
Firm Information
Overview
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima has a history of success spanning decades in the area of personal injury, criminal defense and family law cases. We are respected by other lawyers, judges, and within the local community. We are frequently asked to represent other lawyers and their family members, and are often asked to co-counsel cases with other law firms.
Personal injury and wrongful death
Our plaintiff personal injury team has achieved significant verdicts and settlements in cases other lawyers refused to accept. We have obtained several multimillion-dollar recoveries for families who suffered because of the careless behavior of corporations and other people. We are passionate about helping people, and work hard to hold insurance companies and corporations responsible.
Criminal defense and OVI
The criminal defense attorneys at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima handle some of the high-profile cases in southern Ohio and have a history of success in jury trials when favorable plea bargains are not offered. Our attorneys have achieved not guilty verdicts in cases, including murder, OVI, domestic violence and sex offense charges, where no plea bargain was offered by the prosecutor. We will hold the government to its burden and vigorously defend the accused.
Office locations
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima has three main office locations: Lebanon, Ohio (Warren County), Cincinnati, Ohio (Hamilton County), and Oxford, Ohio (Butler County). We also have smaller office locations throughout Southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky.
Cincinnati
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima in Cincinnati, Ohio, is proud of our law firm's long history of successfully representing clients in personal injury, criminal defense and family law cases. Other attorneys frequently ask us to co-counsel their own cases with them, as well as to represent them and their families.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Cropper, Jake Michael On a Super Lawyers® List
- Lawrence, Lindsay A. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Lazares, Gus J. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Nakajima, W. Matthew On a Super Lawyers® List
- Rittgers, Charles M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Rittgers, Samantha K. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Sanders, Justin A. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Shea III, Joseph W. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2019
- AV Rated, 2000 - 2019
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Previous Law Firm Names
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Rittgers & Mengle, September 1, 1992
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Fowler & Rittgers, February 1, 1991
Classes and Seminars
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Ohio OVI Law Update, Warren County Bar Association, 2017 - Present
- Novelty to Necessity: Strategies for Law Firms, Marketing Partner Forum, 2018
Pro Bono Activities
- Ohio Association for Justice - FreeStore Foodbank , 2019 - Present
- Ohio Justice and Policy Center - Aided witness for OJPC, 2019 - Present
Attorneys
Staff
- Kathy Edwards, Office Manager, 513-932-2115
Staff
- Kathy Edwards, Office Manager, 513-932-2115
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Contact
3734 Eastern Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45226
Phone: 513-496-0134
Fax: 513-934-2201
Email: Send a message
Additional Ohio Locations
Cincinnati, OH (2.5 miles)
3805 Edwards Rd.
Suite 550
Cincinnati, OH 45209
Phone: 513-496-0134
Fax: 513-934-2201
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Cincinnati, OH (10.2 miles)
4555 Lake Forest Dr.
Suite 650
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 513-496-0134
Fax: 513-934-2201
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West Chester, OH (14.9 miles)
9078 Union Centre Blvd.
Suite 350
West Chester, OH 45069
Fax: 513-934-2201
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Lebanon, OH (Main Office, 25.6 miles)
12 East Warren Street
Lebanon, OH 45036
Fax: 513-934-2201
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Hours: Mon - Fri:7AM - 10PM, Sat - Sun:7AM - 5PM
Oxford, OH (32.1 miles)
121 West High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
Phone: 513-496-0134
Fax: 513-934-2201
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Kentucky Locations
Covington, KY (4.3 miles)
401 Scott St.
Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 859-495-1669
Fax: 513-934-2201
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