Edward Stephen Ryan

Edward Stephen Ryan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

214 Second Ave N Suite 400, Washington Square Building, Nashville, TN

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 90%

31 years | 1,200 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Represent all people charged with any criminal offense with and emphasis on vehicular crimes

31 years | 1,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 31 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1995

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Location

May & Ryan, PLC

214 Second Ave N Suite 400, Washington Square Building, Nashville, TN, 37201

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Edward Stephen Ryan's Reviews

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Posted by Bryan | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bryan B.

Ed Ryan is a great attorney. I have hired him several times, unfortunately. He was always very professional and helped me out anytime I needed him.

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Robert Gilligan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Burstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Other

"I attended a two day conference with Edward last week and was impressed throughout the conference in his knowledge of criminal defense work and DUI/DWI. I had the privilege of having lunch with him on the first day of the seminar and after lunch I felt like I just learned from a professor. He is that knowledgeable. I would certainly refer anyone and everyone to him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edward. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Steed

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcos Garza

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is on the extremely short list of talented and highly trained DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Greater Nashville/Davidson County area. Without reservation, I would entrust Ed to handle the case of a family member or loved one. I have referred many a client to Ed, know and trusting that he would get the very best defense available. I have had prior referrals even call me back to thank me for referring them to Ed Ryan. You cannot go wrong by hiring this nationally known and respected lawyer for your DUI or other criminal charge."

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William Young

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Ryan possesses encyclopedic knowledge of Tennessee's DUI laws. Anyone looking for a top-notch DUI defense practitioner in Nashville should call Ed."

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David Ridings

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Ryan and I have worked together as officers at Metro Nashville Police Department. I have been taught by him, both in the CLE classroom, as well as in Court. He was also the catalyst to me joining the National College of DUI Defense. He is a staunch advocate for his clients, and truly knows his stuff."

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Bryce Fetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Barnes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is one of the top DUI defense attorney's in the state and a great guy on top of that. I regularly refer individuals in the Nashville area to him because I know Ed has the knowledge, experience, and courtroom talent to give them the best defense possible. You could not go wrong hiring Ed Ryan to handle your case."

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Joshua Brand

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Incredibly knowledgeable and hard working attorney in Nashville. Sets the bar high for representation of clients accused of crimes, especially DUI."

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David Rich

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former police officer, prosecutor in the District Attorneys office, and many years of experience in private practice, Ed Ryan offers his clients a level of expertise second to none. As a fellow attorney I've benefited from his skill and instruction by attending continuing legal education seminars he's taught in Nashville. I strongly recommend Ed Ryan to anyone seeking expert criminal representation."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney."

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Steve Sumner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I happily endorse and recommend Ed Ryan to anyone in the Nashville area facing DUI charges. His experience as a former prosecutor is such a bonus. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients. A call to his office should be your first call if you have been charged with DUI in Nashville."

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David Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Ryan is my go-to Attorney for DUIs in Nashville/ Middle Tennessee. I have sent numerous business clients and friends to Ed and not one came away unhappy. Ed Ryan and Rob McKinney are the only two DUI Defense Attorneys that I refer cases to in Nashville. I have yet to attend a National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) Seminar that I did not see Ed in attendance. The NCDD is the national group that all DUI Defense Attorneys are members of and attend the seminars on a regular basis. Ed works overtime to be the best DUI Defense Attorney in Tennessee."

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Michael Kessler

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Edward Ryan for many years. His creative and clever approach to DUI defense has impressed me so many times. I enjoy discussing strategy and tactics with him, and he has taught me many things. I look forward to the next time I can refer another client to Ed."

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Andrea Hayduk

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Ryan is one of the best DUI defense lawyers in the State of Tennessee. He defends his clients vigorously and is well versed in the proper administration of the standardized field sobriety tests as well as breath and blood testing. He remains on the cutting edge of DUI defense and uses this knowledge to fight for his clients. If charged with a drunk driving offense in the Nasvhille area, call Ed Ryan!"

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James Bickford

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is one of the top DUI lawyers in the country. His reputation as such is well known within the legal community. His knowledge of the science of alcohol testing is unmatched. Ed and I have known each other for years and quite frequently I have sought his counsel defending my own DUI clients in Southern California. Call him. He is the lawyer you want defending you for a DUI."

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Mark Stevens

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ed Ryan is a premier DWI defender and criminal defense lawyer. I highly recommend him to any prospective client. Ed is highly regarded in the DWI defense community."

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John Hunsucker

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is the go to man in Nashville if you are charges with a crime. i have known Ed for several years through National Seminars and Ed is always one of the guys you pay attention to so you can learn new innovated ways to defend your own clients."

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Bruce Edge

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed knows the law from all angles and never stops defending his clients. I have had the honor of co-authoring the “Tennessee DUI Survival Guide” with him. He is smart, skilled and dedicated… what more can a client ask for?"

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David Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Scott Wonder

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Stevens

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Balagia

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Maze

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John Webb

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Sharon Curtis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrea Hayduk

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James Bickford

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Kessler

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Hunsucker

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bruce Edge

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Mishlove

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Harley Wagner

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Seth Price

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Tom Anelli

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Nashville Top Attorneys, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyers in Tennessee, Best Lawyers in America

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Attorney's in Tennessee, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Nashville's Top Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Best Law firms, US News and world report

2012

Top Attorney, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation

2011

Best Lawyer, DUI, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Law Firms in America, Us News and World Report

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Law Firms in America, US News Best Law firms in America

2010

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

The best Lawyers in America DUI/DWI, The Best Lawyers in America.com

2009

Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America.com

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV peer review, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, May & Ryan, PLC

2002 - 2007

Partner, Willis & Knight, PLC

1997 - 1999

Assistant Attorney General, Davidson County District Attorney General

1981 - 1997

Metro Police Officer, Metro Nasvhille Police Department

1977 - 1981

Security Police, United States Air Force

Associations

2003 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

State Delagate

2001 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Tennessee Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Forensic Chair

1995 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

NASHVILLE

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Nashville School of Law

Advanced Criminal Law "DUI Defense"

2013

Tennessee Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

DUI tools

2012

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

SFTS knowing them Ethically

2011

Tennessee Bar Association

Don't be Fooled learn the tools

2011

TACDL 2011 DUI Training

Law office Ethics

2011

Nashville Bar Association

New TN DUI Laws

2011

General Practice boot camp

Criminal Law

2010

Taking Care of Business

Effective Preliminary Hearings

2010

Legislative update and Case REview

DUI Stops and Case Law update

2010

DUI Stop to trial

DUi stop to trial

2009

TACDL DUI Boot Camp

Cross examination of the cop

2009

TACDL

Drugs & Ethics

2009

Open Court/ Court TV

Murder Case in Roane County

2009

DUI case law update and SFST primer

DUI update

2008

Save your Breath

Motion Practice for DUI

2008

Nightmare on Second Ave.

Field Sobriety testing DUI law update

2007

Trial Practice voidire to closing

Cross examination

2007

Harvard DUI Summer Session

Moderator of Group discussion

2005

DUI Primer

DUI law update

Publications

2011

Nashville Bar Journal The fluid State of DUI Law: an overview of recent changes

Languages

English

Activity

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