Providing Personalized Attention to Every Client
Tiffany Ritchie is a partner at Schierer & Ritchie, LLC, where she puts her caring nature, attention to detail, and drive to help others to good use. She is a skilled trial attorney who works continually to hone her skills, completing ongoing training and education to make sure she is at the cutting edge of Illinois legislation and case law.
Areas of Practice
Ms. Ritchie attended college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then went to Southern Illinois University School of Law on a full scholarship, earning her Juris Doctor degree summa cum laude.
Experience Defending Criminal Cases Before the Illinois Supreme Court
From the beginning of her legal career, Ms. Ritchie has displayed a passion for protecting her clients’ rights. Alongside Mr. Schierer, she successfully defended a criminal case before the Illinois Supreme Court at only 28 years old. She is licensed to practice in all state courts in Illinois, Missouri, and California as well as several federal courts in these states.
Bar Admissions:
Ms. Ritchie is both compassionate and driven, understanding the difficult situations her clients are going through when they seek her services. She takes care to provide personalized attention to every client she represents, ensuring she fully understands their needs and concerns. She then applies her experience and skills to pursuing the best outcome possible in their unique situation.
As an attorney, Ms. Ritchie recognizes the weight of her duty to her clients and the impact she can have on their future by providing skilled counsel. Whether negotiating or litigating on their behalf, she is diligent in ensuring their legal rights are protected to the fullest extent.
Outside the Courtroom
Ms. Ritchie enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time with her family when she is not working. She also enjoys exploring local cuisine, reading, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
Education:
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – B.S., Major: Biology
- Southern Illinois University School of Law – J.D., Summa Cum Laude