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About Charles H. Rittgers
Graduated from University of Cincinnati Law School 1978; Assistant Warren County Prosecutor 1978-80; criminal defense lawyer practicing in the Greater Cincinnati area including Warren, Butler and Clinton Counties since 1980; Founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc.; Member of the NACDL, ATLA, OATL AND OACDL; reported DUI cases: State vs. Hochhausler 1996, 76 Ohio St. 3d 455; State vs. Shindler 1994, 70 Ohio St. 3d 54.
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