Born into a family of prosecutors, Mrs. Ridley has long known the legal processes of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of how the prosecutor’s office works along with compassion for the issues that criminal defendants are faced with has given her a deep-rooted affinity for the rights of the accused. Her strong belief that all individuals have rights makes her an excellent addition to your criminal defense team. Mrs. Ridley’s knowledge of the prosecutor’s office allows her to handle your case proactively, know the next move that the prosecutor will likely make, and create an effective defense strategy. Mrs. Ridley graduated from the University of Tennessee Martin and went on to study law the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. During her time studying law, she worked with the Federal Public Defenders Office of Western Michigan. She graduated cum laude and wrote for the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review. Mrs. Ridley first joined Grabel & Associates as a law clerk and then became an Associate after her graduation from law school in 2001. Mrs. Ridley has lived in the Lansing, Michigan area for over fifteen years and is very active in her community.