Atty. Rita O. White

Atty. Rita O. White

Rita White owns and manages the Law Office of Rita O White, PLLC. She specializes in criminal defense, probate, and family law.

Canton Canton 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (734) 725-6552 Book Appointment

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About Rita O. White at a glance

Rita O. White is a Member based in Canton, Michigan, practicing at Law Office of Rita O. White. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2001). Educated at Wayne State University Law School J.D. (—). Active member of Vanzetti Hamilton Bar Association Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Serands clients in Canton, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rita White owns and manages the Law Office of Rita O White, PLLC. She specializes in criminal defense, probate, and family law
  • In practice for nearly 19 years, she has litigated hundreds of criminal & civil cases involving homicides child welfare, juvenile, divorce, robberies, drug trafficking, child support and financial crimes
  • Prior to the launch of her own practice, she worked as a Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor for over 9 years
  • White graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in bio psychology
  • During her years there, she was a high-ranking member of the U-M women's track & field team
  • A graduate of the Wayne State University Law School, White is a member of several professional organizations, including the Vanzetti Hamilton Bar Association
  • She is the president of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
  • She served as a regional representative for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Washtenaw Region
  • Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a member of the 2021 Class of Leaders in the Law

Practice Areas Explained

Rita O. White's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Where is Rita O. White's law office located?
Rita O. White's law practice is located in Canton, Michigan. The firm is Law Office of Rita O. White. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita O. White handle?
Rita O. White focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Rita O. White practiced law?
Rita O. White has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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Education

Wayne State University Law School J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2001

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