Atty. David Ridge
David Ridge is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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David Ridge is a Member based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ridge & McLaughlin. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1994), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (2000). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1985) and Allegheny College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Erie County (Director, 1999-2002) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Ridge is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- David practices at Ridge & McLaughlin in Erie, PA
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Ridge is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →
David Ridge is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Ridge is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David Ridge is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
David Ridge is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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