Ryan Michael Paddick

Ryan Michael Paddick

4.3
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Civil Rights ... +2 more

212 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA

About Ryan

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

21 years | 350 cases

55%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

19 years | 50 cases

20%
Civil Rights 15%

19 years

15%
Real Estate 5%

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paddick Law Office

212 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA, 19380

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Ryan Michael Paddick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dewayne | July 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

great job

Ryan did a great job for me. I had three duis He was able to get one reduced to a general impairment other one to 10 days and the last one got me work release so I was able to keep a very good job which I had for over 20 years. I would highly recommend Ryan.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A very caring lawyer

I had hired Ryan back in 2009 to handle a bankruptcy and during a very difficult time he made it seem less stressful always answering questions, keeping me informed and going above and beyond, lord knows I had to be a difficult client as the 5 years it took to go through there were plenty of downs to... get through and he was always there. I am a very picky person I have to feel comfortable and trust my legal representation and this encompasses Ryan. I will be using him again and recommending him for any need that arises

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A lawyer who cares is hard to come by.

I retained Ryan Paddick. Personally I think that he is a very good lawyer. I stood In a very racist county, accused of a crime that didn't even take place. Every face in the courtroom was white, except for me and my family. Ryan had never experienced racism because he was white himself. But I... saw him treated differently when he refused to play their little game. At first it was all business, Ryan read all of the facts of the case and the law in Pa. It seemed like a sure win based on the law. However we both would soon see that in some counties racism is still alive and strong. I saw other white lawyers giving Ryan dirty looks and treating him different. However he never wavered. In fact he cared. At one point outside of the courtroom he said said " I know this wouldn't be happening if you were white". I watched this man fight back tears giving his closing arguments to an all white courtroom,. The prosecutor had the nerve to accuse me of being the racist. So many things were being done underhandedly. Even part of the discovery had been withheld from other black Attorneys. Well all of a sudden when Ryan Paddick who is white shows up without the black lawyers they call him in the judges chamber and missing discovery shows up, but only to try to persuade him to stick with the good old boys and his own kind. Ryan left that chamber and shared what was discussed and the missing discovery with the other black attorneys. Why am I putting all of this on here? Because I believe based on my personal experience that Ryan M. Paddick is an outstanding lawyer. He could have turned a blind eye and act like this was all normal, but he spoke up and called it like it was. Even though I did not win in that courtroom, Ryan did not hesitate to come stand by my side to appeal the ruling in that racist courtroom. During the appeal it became known by the states key witness that coaching and misconduct on the part of the prosecution had taking place during the trial. So I'm speaking up fir Ryan Paddick because the loss wasn't on him. The good old boys had an axe to grind, but they are being exposed. Thanks Ryan for being not only a good lawyer, but a decent Human Being, and not being influenced by those evil ones who sought to destroy me and my family. (BUCKKKS COUNTY)

Posted by David | April 16, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

Ryan prepared my father's will at a nursing facility

Ryan prepared my father's last will and testament at a nursing home. His price was affordable and Ryan only wanted a little extra money for gas due to travelling back and forth. Ryan is a very caring and personable man. He also had the technology with him to video tape my father and print out his wil...l right on the spot. I highly recommend Ryan as a lawyer, and will be using him again soon for elder law care. He is our family's lawyer. He is married and has 3 children.

Posted by Unhappy Camper | December 23, 2013 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

I found Paddick to be sneaky.

I would not recommend Paddick. He is arrogant. He will agree with you and then do what he wants to do, even when you specifically instruct him not to. He will also not do the things you specifically instruct him to do. He contact you to discuss matters that have nothing to do with your case with ...him, tell you that he doesn't represent you on these matters and then turn around and charge you for the work that he claims he did researching the very matters that he said he didn't represent you on.

Ryan Paddick

Replied last December 23, 2013

The criminal case against this client, for terroristic threats, was dismissed because the Court agreed with me that the client's speech, directed to the District Attorney, was protected under the first amendment. Unfortunately, the client wanted results beyond what could be attained in a criminal proceeding against him. I did research and advise the client as to what I believe the best course of action was to seek the results he wanted. He was not happy with my advice nor the cost. Nevertheless, I am happy that I was able to advocate for him and see to it that the case against him was thrown out prior to trial. The matter is currently being appealed by the Commonwealth.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Associate, Tupitza & Associates, PC

2005 - 2011

Attorney, Paddick Law Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Sample of Legal Cases

S. Butt, Et. Al, v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America,, Et. Al.

3rd Circuit Reversal of District Court, finding of a Prima Facie case of discrimination in favor of Clients

Arakelian v. Toll Brothers

Clients recovered all deposits

Comm. v. Henderson

Jury verdict of not guilty on all counts

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Education

2005

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Pennsylvania State University

BS

Languages

English

Activity

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