Atty. Rita Berry

Atty. Rita Berry

Ms. Rita Berry is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate practice, elder law.

Fort Pierce Fort Pierce 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Rita Berry at a glance

Rita Berry is a Mag. based in Fort Pierce, Florida. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, elder law, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981), and Michigan (1982). Educated at Nova University (J.D., 1980) and Western Michigan University (B.S. Western, 1970). Serands clients in Fort Pierce, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Rita Berry is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate practice, elder law
  • Rita received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1970, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Rita practices in Fort Pierce, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Rita Berry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Berry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Rita Berry is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Rita Berry is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Pierce are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rita Berry

Where is Rita Berry's law office located?
Rita Berry's law practice is located in Fort Pierce, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Berry handle?
Rita Berry focuses on criminal defense, elder law, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Rita Berry practiced law?
Rita Berry has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Rita Berry go to law school?
Rita Berry earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S. Western, 1970).
How can I contact Rita Berry for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nova University
- 1980
B.S. Western
Western Michigan University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
Michigan
Admitted: 1982

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