Meet Our Team!

Sandra C. Ritz, Esq.

Attorney at Law

Ms. Ritz earned her B.A. in Political Science and Communications from Texas A&I University and her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. As a law student, she gained excellent trial experience as a student attorney for the Juvenile Public Defender’s office and then for the Federal Public Defender’s office, where she discovered her passion for criminal defense. Upon being licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1995, Ms. Ritz joined the Law Office of Joseph A. Turner, trying cases in both federal and state courts. Ms. Ritz's dedication to practicing criminal defense led her to open her own law office in 2001. Ms. Ritz is a member of the Travis County Women’s Lawyer Association, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Hispanic Bar Association of Austin. Ms. Ritz spends time  raising funds for Crime Stoppers, and mentoring students at the University of Texas School of Law. She is also the proud mother of Savannah and Jackson Ritz. Profiled in both the Austin Woman's Monthly Magazine and the Austin American Statesman, Sandra Ritz has earned great success and continues to enjoy a rewarding career as a criminal defense attorney.

ABA  Spotlight: https://issuu.com/austinbar/docs/al_apr22-digital/s/15320604


Jennifer C. Arnold

Senior Paralegal

Jennifer graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in Sociology, emphasis on Criminology and Corporate Communication. While in college, she was an active member of Kappa Delta, Sigma Epsilon Chapter, as an Internal and External Social and Slating Committee.  She also participated in Shamrock community service initiatives events for Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of the USA and is a proud supporter of the Humane Society. Jennifer is licensed as a Notary Public in the State of Texas.


Menzie Still

Legal Assistant II

Menzie is a 2024 graduate of The University of Oregan with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. and a minor in Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning. She is an experienced Data Analyst and Research Assistant, and while attending the university, in the Summer of 2023, she gained experience as a Legal Intern in Paris, France, assisting in Immigration Law.


Awards and Reviews

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'22, '23 & '24
Super Lawyer / Thomson Reuters

 Jan '24 Texas Monthly

2024 Showmark Top Attorneys

Oct '23 Texas Monthly

2022 Lawyers of Distinction

2020 Top Attorney