About Ryan Nelson

Born and raised in Cincinnati, this veteran trial attorney brings nearly 30 years of courtroom experience—and knows exactly how to win. A graduate of Wittenberg University (B.A. in Psychology and Political Science) and University of Cincinnati (J.D.), he has spent 29 years on the front lines of the criminal justice system as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

He spent over a decade prosecuting felony cases and rose to Division Chief in the Municipal Court Division at the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, where he supervised cases and sharpened the strategies he now uses against the state. With more than 150 jury trials under his belt—including aggravated murder, rape, arson, robbery, domestic violence, and aggravated vehicular homicide—he has handled the most serious charges imaginable. Add to that over a thousand OVI cases, and there are few scenarios he hasn’t seen—and beaten.

He has taken cases to trial across Ohio, including Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, Butler, and Montgomery counties, and resolved matters statewide. He also served as an in-service training instructor for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, giving him insider knowledge of law enforcement procedures he now uses to challenge arrests and build stronger defenses.

His approach is simple: leverage decades of prosecutorial insight, apply relentless pressure, and fight to win when everything is on the line.

 

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  • Personal Injury 8
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Nursing Home Litigation
    • Slip and Fall
    • Dog Bites
    • Head and Spinal Injuries
    • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 7
    • Drug Crimes
    • Expungements
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Homicide
    • Juvenile Law
    • DUI/DWI
    • Sex Crimes
  • White Collar Crime
  • Other 10
    • Criminal Defense
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Amputation Accidents
    • Back Injuries
    • Burglary
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Embezzlement
    • Gun Charges
    • OVI

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    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Video Calls
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    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Ohio
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Cincinnati
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Wittenberg University
    Class of 1993
    B.A.

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Attorney at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
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12 East Warren StreetLebanon, OH 45036U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Ryan Nelson was admitted in 1997 to the State of Ohio.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, Ryan Nelson offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • Does this attorney accept major credit cards?
    Yes, Ryan Nelson will accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima has 5 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ryan Nelson attended University of Cincinnati.