Criminal defense attorney and Los Angeles native Joshua Ritter worked as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office for close to a decade.

After a career specializing in complex and high profile cases, bringing more than 40 cases to jury verdict with a felony conviction rate over 90%, Joshua was named the 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys.

Upon joining his current personal injury firm El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers, Joshua has continued to devote his talents to the tenacious and zealous defense of his clients. He has a proven track record of resolving issues quickly, and to the great satisfaction of his clients because of his strong relationship with the District Attorney’s office. Specializing in matters of the utmost seriousness and complexity that often garner significant media attention, Joshua is well equipped to manage whatever concerns his clients, who include Hollywood stars, professional athletes, and top executives.

Joshua also hosts the podcast True Crime Daily: The Sidebar, which takes listeners behind-the-scenes of the country’s most high-profile and notorious legal cases.

Awards & Memberships

HONORS AND AWARDS
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100

  • American Institute of Trial Lawyers

  • Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year, 2015

  • Association of Deputy District Attorneys

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Bar Association

  • State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • Criminal Courts Bar Association

  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • California State – 2008

  • U.S. District Court Central District of California – 2015