Ryan Michael Schmalzle

Ryan Michael Schmalzle

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Leesburg, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

102 North King Street, Leesburg, VA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Contested and Uncontested Divorce, custody and visitation disputes, child and spousal support disputes, mediation, property settlement agreements, protective orders, custody modifications, support modifications, enforcement of support orders, enforcement of divorce orders, contempt of court proceedings, separate maintenance, step-parent adoptions.

16 years

50%
Car Accident 30%

At Beckman Schmalzle Georgelas & Ross PLC – People Matter. Do not wait to act as the Commonwealth of Virginia has strict filing deadlines for personal injury claims. Call us today for a free consult

30%
Personal Injury 20%

A serious injury is a life-changing event. Following an accident, you may be out of work, dealing with pain in your everyday life, and worried about your future. You don’t have to face this situation alone. We can help.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 14 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Beckman Schmalzle Georgelas & Ross, PLC

102 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176

Beckman Schmalzle Georgelas & Ross, PLC

15 North Court Street, Suite 201, Frederick, MD, 21701

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Ryan Michael Schmalzle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Megan | June 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and Authentic

I highly recommend Ryan, Christine and Megan for anyone looking for a legal team that is not only professional, responsive and smart but that actually cares about their clients. Finding myself in the midst of a very complex divorce I can’t be happier to know I have an entire team of amazing human bei...ngs who care about me and my family and truly wish the best outcome for my children. Their genuine empathetic and attentive approach is above and beyond the expectations I had for family and civil law. Call them, they seriously will have your back.

Posted by Cabot | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING

Ryan possess every quality when someone wants to find not only an amazing lawyer, but amazing individual as well. Ryan and his staff were so welcoming, helpful, and genuinely care about you. You are not just another client, they treat you as if you are a member of their family, going above and be...yond what is expected to protect you. He made the process easy by explaining each step, the best course of action, every possible outcome, and communicated promptly, responsibly, and respectfully. Thanks to Ryan my charges were dismissed, and I will be forever grateful; he was my first lawyer, and will forever be the only one I want. Thank you Ryan!!

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

A Legal Friend

"The termination of a marriage is emotional. Ryan's experience, professionalism, and genuine care for my needs helped me navigate through the many pot holes I could have fallen into which would have made my post divorce life difficult. I appreciate Ryan's service, it felt like I was working with a ...friend."

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Dedicated to his clients and their best interests!

I met with Mr. Schmalzle on behalf of a family member, regarding a lengthy civil matter that resulted in a period of incarceration despite a criminal charge. I called his office late one afternoon after realizing the impending necessity of legal representation. Mr. Schmalzle was attentive, understand...ing of the situation and incredibley helpful in resolving the matter. Mr. Schmalzle was very fair and offered full transparency into the legal options available. Once hired, he sprung to action and immediately begain setting things in motion. This showed his commitment to clients. Despite juggling multiple cases, he was always available and provided updates through whichever channel was immediately available (phone, email, etc). Not only was he able to resolve the matter, he took the necessary steps to ensure the situation would remain settled going forward, after his representation had ended. This level of attentiveness, sets him apart and demonstrates a level of commitment deeply rooted to the system of justice. On the day of court, it was evident that Mr. Schmalzle is a respected member of the legal community. His presence in the courtroom was neccessary in releasing my family member. Mr. Schmalzle is an attorney who is truly dedicated to his trade. I would reccommend anyone to reach out to Mr. Schmalzle when seeking representation.

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Ryan Michael Schmalzle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Braun

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heidi Ricker

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a fantastic family law attorney. He is caring and compassionate to his clients and very knowledgeable about all aspects of domestic matters."

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Jeffry Cook

Litigation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Ryan for years and would highly recommend him. He is exceptionally bright, well-spoken and is able to handle difficult legal issues that require good judgment. Most importantly, I know that he is dogged in pursuit of his clients’ best interests."

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Buta Biberaj

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first encountered Mr. Schmalzle a year ago in a protective order case wherein he represented the parents. I found him to be well prepared, articulate and passionate about his case. Since then, I have come to respect him even more as a result of his honesty and directness. Great qualities in a lawyer."

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Sarah Bruns

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ryan for any person who needs help with a criminal or family law issue. Ryan has an impressive breadth of knowledge that goes beyond his years in practice, because he has a lot of intellectual curiosity and desire to know the law, and to practice the law correctly and get the best result for his clients. He has a good reputation in the courthouse among his peers and is a rising star in the bar."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Washington DC Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Virginia Rising Star 2014, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Virginia Rising Star 2013, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal, Beckman Schmalzle Georgelas & Ross, PLC

2015 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School Of Law

2010 - 2010

Contract Attorney, Charapp & Weiss

2010 - 2010

Principal, Schmalzle Law, PLC

2010 - 2014

Attorney, Whitbeck Cisneros McElroy, PC

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Wiley Rein, LLP

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Wiley Rein, LLP

2006 - 2006

Judicial Intern, The Honorable Susan G. Braden

Associations

2010 - Present

Loudoun County Bar Association

2008 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Education

2008

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2013

UNESCO Law Visiting Scholars Program

Family Law

2013

Ethics, Evidence, & a Judge Evidence

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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