Reviews

While going to court for a ACDA ticket, Steve was very informative about the process and possible out comes of the trial vs non trial. He was confident about getting it dropped to a 0 point violation and did just that. Highly recommended; nice, professional, and experienced.

Neither me nor my husband had never hired an attorney before and I actually Googled "juvenile defense attorney in Lebanon, OH" to find one. I chose Rittgers because they seemed to be family-oriented. My teenage daughter was involved in a misdemeanor case where she was wrongfully accused of 2 charges and we wanted to make sure charges were dismissed, as they should be. I called and spoke with a senior associated, Ed Perry, who was extremely helpful (on a weekend even)and he referred me to Steve Kilburn. We met with Steve the following week and we had a positive feeling about him to represent our daughter in this case. He was very positive and eager to help, although he did not give us false hopes. He laid out the possible outcomes, but did feel we had a strong case. Full payment was paid upfront and covered everything through trial if it was to come to that. Everything was disclosed upfront. He kept us well informed during the process and handled everything as needed. Whenever I called or emailed with questions or concerns, he responded very promptly. He seemed to really care what we were going through and was there to help not just make his fees! The court appearances started in February and kept being pushed off and finally the last one was in May. He did his research and handled the court hearing very well! It appears at this point that charges will be dismissed, which was our goal from the beginning. We would definitely look to hire Steve or another attorney from Rittgers again if ever we found ourselves in need and I would recommend the firm to anyone looking to hire an attorney.

I hired Steve to represent me in my defense against an OVI charge. He asked initially what I was looking to get out of his defense. He had my DUI reduced in to a physical control and minimized my consequences. He did great with the judge and was very helpful. I will definitely recommend him to anybody with similar charges.

Rittgers & Rittgers was recommended to me by a lawyer friend. From my first call, attorney Steve Kilburn, started on my case. He was friendly, understanding and efficient. By working with the Mason Prosecutor, he greatly improved my legal outcome, avoiding my license suspension and reducing my points violation. I would certainly hire attorney Kilburn and his firm again!

While I wanted ACDA dismissal, Steve was very clear from the beginning as what is legally possible and what is not and did the best possible defense and made it to non-moving violation. Although he did not promise anything, am completely satisfied with the way, the case has been dealt with professionalism. I would recommend Rittgers and specifically Steve Kilburn.

We were referred to Steve Kilburn for a family OVI charge. We were out of state and did not know what to expect. Steve immediately put us at ease and handled the situation. He was able to negotiate a reduction in charges for us and kept our family member from jail time. We could not have asked for a more caring and professional attorney. We will always be thankful for Steve.

I dont wish to go into depth about my case, but I was arrested for a misdemeanor 1 and Steve was able to get it dropped down to a misdemeanor 4. By doing so he helped me have a leg to stand on in my divorce case. The judge entered my plea incorrectly and it showed up on my record as a misdemeanor 4. I contacted Steve again and he quickly filed the appropriate paperwork to have it corrected.

I had been charged with an OVI in January and for me it was a critical charge because I would have been facing my 3rd if I were to be convicted. In this case Steve was very diligent with the video recordings and reports in which the charge itself was drastically dropped. During the whole entire process from start to finish, Steve went through all the facts and testimonies. He also continued excellent communication with myself and the courts to maintain the timeliness with the case. Steve is an attorney that listens to your case and will fight for you until the end. Without him, I could have potentially lost my career and everything that I have worked hard for. I would recommend him for everything.

I recently got arrested and charged for an OVI on June 19th 2015. It was the first time in my life I had ever got in trouble and didn't know what to do or who to talk to. After I had spoke with a few people about my situation they had referred me to Steve Kilburn and I am so thankful that I was able to retain him as my lawyer. Steve was there for me from the beginning to the end. He got me driving privileges right away at my first court appearance. He always answered the phone when I had a question or needed to talk to him and he consistently kept me updated throughout the court process. He successfully got my OVI charge dropped to a Reckless Op on August 17th 2015. Steve saved my career getting it dropped to a minor misdemeanor . I owe Steve a lot more than the very affordable price I paid to retain his services, and If needed again Steve is someone I will seek for legal representation and advice in the future. Thank you for everything Mr.Kilburn -Mike

Steve was an excellent attorney! He was very professional and always responded very quickly any time that I needed him. He worked hard to get the best deal for me and always stood by his word. I would recommend him to anyone who needed an attorney in the future!

Steve was able to get my traffic ticket dismissed by a very cleaver method. Afterward he told me the prosecutor would probably be mad at him. It's a shame that defense lawyers have to be concerned about the reaction of the prosecutor on how it might affect any current or future cases. I must commend Steve though for putting the best defense forward and doing the best for me without regard for how the prosecutor may feel. To me, that shows a lot of integrity on his part. I would highly recommend Steve.

Steve represented me recently in an OVI case. I had met with a crash and had a high BAC level. When I met him in the court, firstly he helped me calm down, and informed me that he had already spoken with the Judge & the Prosecutor about my case. He was professional and very well prepared for the case. He is very knowledgeable about the laws that govern OVIs, and did not let me feel he has been practicing for less than 2 years. One more thing I really liked was that he stayed with me, even after the case was over, to help with my court paperwork. All in all, a good lawyer for OVI cases.