Ryan William McAllister

Ryan William McAllister

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Reading, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes

602-604 Court Street, Reading, PA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Represent clients in all stages of criminal proceedings, from pre-arrest up through the appeal process, if necessary. Representation ranges from serious felonies to summary offenses and traffic tickets. Experience w/ expungements and record sealing.

20 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

Represent clients in all aspects of DUI & DWI defense, including trials, suppression motions, and preliminary hearings. Familiar with all aspects of the Berks County DUI Court, including the ARD program, as well as DUI treatment court.

20 years

30%
Family 30%

Represent clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, and support matters. Experience representing clients in matters before judges, hearing masters, and support conference officers in domestic relations.

17 years

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

Represent clients in civil claims, contracts disputes, and landlord tenant matters. Familiar with the landlord / tenant appeal process in the Court of Common Pleas.

17 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Contingency

30%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nevins & McAllister, PLLC

602-604 Court Street, Reading, PA, 19601

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Ryan William McAllister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Larry | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would highly recommended

I hired mr. McAllister and her did an excellent job. At the consultation he went over all possible outcomes good and bad. On the day of court he was very confident and seemed ready for any possible situation. I would highly recommend this lawyer.

Posted by Tony | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent to work with

I reached out to Ryan regarding my son's citation for underage drinking at college. Ryan was extremely helpful on the process and how to navigate the local court..... his knowledge and expertise was invaluable. Hope to never need his services again but would not hesitant to seek his help if we need i...t.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Glad we had him on our side

We had a matter that involved Children and youth. False allegations were made that could have brought criminal charges. We met with Ryan and he represented our family. We felt very comfortable with Ryan. And criminal charges were avoided. He was very knowledgeable of the processes and of those involv...ed. We would recommend him to those with a matter like ours!

Posted by Madison | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Experience with McAllister

Due to some bad decisions, i was caught in a situation where i faced some trouble with the law. I was then referred by a friend to Ryan McAllister, based in Reading, PA. Ryan always spent the time to clearly explain situations and outcomes that allowed me to make decisions on how I would like to proc...eed with the case. He was always available on the phone/email and responded to my queries promptly. He not only brought the best possible result for me, but also showed genuine care for my future. Also to note, he is extremely reputable and very well respected among his peers. I am forever grateful for the outcome I received all thanks to my attorney! I would recommend Ryan McAllister to anyone in need of a trustworthy, knowledgeable, experienced, caring yet aggressive criminal defense attorney.

Posted by Tim | December 30, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

A can-do Professional

My experience in working with Ryan McAllister was nothing short of positive, reassuring and supportive. Ryan's expertise guided me through a very challenging experience and I am grateful to have hired him. Not only was Ryan comforting and understanding, he offered insight and suggestions to areas o...f my divorce I was not aware of. His thorough explanations of each step in the Divorce process were clear, concise and easy to understand. Ryan's experience was evident from my first meeting with him and his sense of humor made our partnership a perfect fit. I highly recommend Ryan for his professionalism, ethics, knowledge, communication and all around good moral character. Ryan will do his best for you. I experienced it.

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Ryan William McAllister's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Buchanan

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer and dedicated to his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Roarke Aston

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan's an excellent attorney. I've had the opportunity to work on a case that Ryan also worked on, and witnessed his skill as a litigator. I also bounced a few real estate questions off of him, and his advice was spot on."

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Daniel Emkey

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Gibson

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Antoine

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Konrad Jarzyna

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ryan is a great attorney and very down to earth. His interpersonal skills and experience are what many people are looking for in a lawyer."

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Daniel Nevins

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Elizabeth Ebner

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Ryan Buchanan

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Daniel Emkey

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Eric Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Ebner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Nevins

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

1999

National Honor Society / National Merit Scholar (Commendation), Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School

Work Experience

2006 - 2009

Trial Attorney, Berks County Pulic Defender's Office

2005 - 2006

Part-time Associate, Billet & Connor, P.C.

2005 - 2005

Extern, US Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Pennsylvania

2002 - 2002

Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

Berks County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Berks County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth of PA v. Ali Abdur-Rahman

The jury found my client not guilty of all charges.

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Education

2006

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Wyomissing Area Jr./Sr. High School

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2010

Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School

"Steppin' Out" Program

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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