Lawyer William J. Ritchie, graduated from University of Southern Mississippi, B.M.Ed., 1984; University of Alabama at Birmingham, M.P.H., Public Health, 1989 Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1989, is now employed by Pleat, Perry & Ritchie, P.A. at 4477 Legendary Drive, Suite 202 Destin, FL 32541.

While being a member of Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association; The Florida Bar., William J. Ritchie is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William J. Ritchie as your lawyer, you should consider whether William J. Ritchie offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William J. Ritchie has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William J. Ritchie's office is located at Destin, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

William J. Ritchie has been admitted in 1990, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; U.S. District Court, Eastern Division of the Southern District of Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; Pro Hac Vice, Supreme Courts of Mississippi and Alabama. His or her practice areas include Family Law; Criminal Law; Child Custody; Child Support; Bankruptcy; Bankruptcy Chapter 7; Creditor Bankruptcy; Debtor Bankruptcy; Assault and Battery; Criminal Defense; DUI/DWI; Expungements; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Traffic Violations; Alimony; Divorce; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Restraining Orders; Separation Agreements; Paternity; Name Changes; Marital Agreements; Domestic Violence.

William J. Ritchie's college and law school education includes University of Southern Mississippi, B.M.Ed., 1984; University of Alabama at Birmingham, M.P.H., Public Health, 1989, Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1989. Other biographical background includes Mr. Ritchie has extensive experience as a trial lawyer in both in the state and federal court systems. He has litigated cases in the areas of general civil litigation; family law, divorce, child custody, modifications; environmental law; real estate; bankruptcy law (creditor and debtor); criminal law (DUI/DWI, theft, drug charges, white collar crimes, misdemeanors/felonies, violation of probation); sexual harassment cases; and general civil litigation matters. Mr. Ritchie is a member of the Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association and is active in the Walton County Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors, 2010; Coastal Area Council; Freeport Area Council) American Cancer Society, Freeport Relay For Life (Advocacy Chair, 2008) and the Freeport Rotary (2007 - 2009).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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