Ryan Ravindra Rambudhan

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Ryan Ravindra Rambudhan

also known as Ryan Rambudhan

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

4120 Leonard Drive, Fairfax, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Ryan

Biography

Over a Decade of Legal Experience. Personal Passion. Result Driven Representation. Call For a Free Case Analysis.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Gun charges | Drug charges | Sex crimes | Violent crimes | DUI | Child battery & neglect | Felonies | Appeals | Expungements | Attorney Rambudhan has defended Virginians accused of crimes since 2013. For a free consultation, call him now.

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

If you've been charged with a DUI, you need an attorney who won't overlook the details. You'll find one at the S&R Law. Call today for a free consultation.

40%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Attorney Rambudhan is able to help you fight your speeding or traffic ticket. If you've been issued a serious traffic violation, you should consider working with Attorney Rambudhan.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 12 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

S&R Law Firm

4120 Leonard Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Online Presence

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Ryan Ravindra Rambudhan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

141 Client Reviews

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Posted by Meghan | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend Ryan Rambudhan

Ryan was a fantastic choice to represent me and my case. I would give him 10 stars if I could. He went above and beyond to do what he could to give me the best possible outcome. He always stayed honest and truthful in the possible outcomes I could potentially face and never led me astray. By phone or... email, he was always responsive and available for a conversation if need be. He encouraged me to take proactive measures to assist in giving me the best possible outcome, which ended up helping out in the long run. Ryan was able to reduce my elevated DUI arrest to a reckless driving conviction. I did not lose my license or privilege to drive, did not have to do extended jail time, and only had to pay a small fine. After leaving the court room, Ryan consulted with my family to ensure them that I was going to be okay and asked that we checked back in with him when I was released. He reached out again later that night to check in on my family and I as well. I am very thankful that I chose Ryan to represent me and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a DUI lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Eloquent, humble, and altruistic

I was charged with a first time enhanced DUI with a BAC of .17 in Fairfax and was looking at the end of my career and ability to properly support my family. Two days after the charge I hired Ryan and his team who immediately went about giving me instructions for the mitigation I would need to do o...n my end while they began work on theirs. Every step, and sub step sometimes, of the way I would be asking questions to which his team never went more than a couple hours to respond to via email and often responded in less than an hour. As the trial date approached we began to to over the particulars of what i was hoping to get as an outcome and due to driving being a large part of my job I stressed that I needed the DUI reduced as far as possible. Ryan and his team delivered me an uncomplicated reckless driving conviction. A legal miracle from what I am told. While the road ahead is still difficult due to my own folly, this conviction is a lot more workable than a DUI in my line of work as DUI often gets auto dismissals while a Reckless warrants extra attention. I cannot stress how thankful I am for Ryan and his team for not giving up on my original request and delivering the slam dunk that they did. For those of you in similar circumstances and are looking for help, I recommend S&R highly and cannot stress enough that you take their mitigation steps as minimums and not just goals. Every bit of effort you put forth, they will match. Thank you Ryan and S&R. Sincerely, That one person who sent too many updates

Posted by Doug | September 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend Ryan Rambudhan of S&R Law Firm /NOVA Defenders

Highly Recommend S&R Law Firm. This is where you want to go for traffic/driving legal representation. They jump into action immediately and provide a plan that makes sure the court sees your incident in the best possible light. Even the judge was complimentary on their performance and preparation.... They are known in the Fairfax County legal system by the judges and the troopers. They proactively assist you in pulling yourself together so that all the items the judge will require have already been completed. This provides you the opportunity for both the judge and trooper to know you and understand your situation. In our case, they performed for a fixed fee so you know in advance how much this will cost. In the end, the successful performance they provided saved us a substantial amount of money, allowed us to feel comfortable about going to court, and kept my son's record clean. Thank You!

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Thankful

I cannot recommend my attorney highly enough. From the very beginning, he was proactive, strategic, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting me the best possible outcome. He took the time to understand not only the facts of my case, but also who I am as a person and how important the outcome was... to me personally and professionally. What impressed me most was how much work he did before we ever stepped into the courtroom. He communicated with the officer involved, opened a dialogue with the prosecutor ahead of the hearing, advocated strongly on my behalf, and made sure every possible avenue for a favorable resolution was explored. I never felt like I was just another case on his calendar. He was also an incredible resource throughout the entire process. He answered my questions, kept me informed, gave me practical advice about things I could do to put myself in the best position, and took a tremendous amount of stress out of what was otherwise a very stressful situation. When it came time for court, it was obvious that all of that preparation mattered. My case ultimately ended with the Commonwealth choosing not to prosecute the charge, which was the outcome I had hoped for from the beginning. Beyond the result, I was extremely impressed by his professionalism, preparation, judgment, and advocacy. Having an attorney you trust makes an enormous difference when you’re dealing with the uncertainty of a criminal case, and I always felt that I was in capable hands. I am extremely grateful for everything he did for me and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a defense attorney who will truly advocate for his client.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceeded my expectations

After meeting with multiple lawyers, Ryan Rambudhan was the only one who truly took the time to listen, understand my situation, and make me feel supported throughout the entire process. I had a complicated case, and Ryan went above and beyond in order to achieve what seemed impossible, possible. I'm... incredibly grateful for Ryan's dedication and professionalism. If you're looking for a lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients and will fight for you, I highly recommend Ryan

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Ryan Ravindra Rambudhan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan knows criminal defense well, which is why he is among the lawyers I trust to brainstorm cases with. He has a sharp mind and is battle ready."

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Stephanie Duran

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a friendly, talented and knowledgeable attorney."

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Christopher Holley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend you consider hiring Mr. Rambudhan. He is smart, compassionate and experienced. Best of all, he fights. What else could you ask for?"

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Shawna Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an extremely talented and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. He is always a go to on case strategy for my criminal cases. He is well-respected in the legal community."

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Shawn Mughal

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ryan is a hardworking zealot attorney. I endorse him!"

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Matthew Morrison

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a diligent and proficient attorney. His results are excellent and his clients always get 100% from him. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is impressive. I would hire him as my own counsel."

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Jean Humbrecht

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Rambudhan without reservation. He is always well-prepared, professional, and meticulous in defense of his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of a criminal or traffic defense attorney."

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James Rice

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan's a sharp and able defense attorney. I enjoy our conversations about DUI and Criminal defense. Were I to get into trouble with the law in Northern Virginia, I'd trust Ryan to defend my rights."

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Kiana Noorishad

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who truly cares about his clients and works diligently to prepare for his cases. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Kaveh Noorishad

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan Rambudhan is an excellent trial attorney who clients should feel confident having by their side in any high stakes litigation. I fully endorse Mr. Rambudhan."

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Mirham Yacoub

Unknown lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Rambudhan is an extremely dedicated and hard-working attorney. He is always prepared and pragmatic in his approaches to every case. I would recommend him to anyone facing any criminal matter!"

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Meredith Ralls

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan takes pride in representing his clients with skill. He is knowledgeable in the law, attentive to the details of his cases, well-prepared in court, and responsive to his clients' needs."

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Lakai Vinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well prepared for his cases and understands the fundamentals of criminal defense. He works diligently to represent his clients and is persistent with his negotiations with the prosecutors."

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Joanne Yi

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Guineviere Carhill

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who will work tirelessly for his clients. He is extremely intelligent and trustworthy. I endorse this attorney."

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Andrew Huber

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Friend

"Ryan was my classmate in law school, and he is extremely intelligent, hard working, and caring. If you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer in Northern Virginia, look no further than Ryan Rambudhan."

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Karim Arzadi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jad Sarsour

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorinda Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"When you find yourself, or a loved one, in need of a DUI/criminal defense attorney it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent lawyer. Mr. Rambudhan is respected in the legal community for that reason. His responses here on Avvo support that fact as well."

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David Bender

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Friend

"Ryan was my law school classmate, and I can say without any doubt that he is an excellent attorney. Ryan is diligent, hard-working, and extremely responsive to the needs of his clients."

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John Sando

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Lloyd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hope Glossner

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Holley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Faraaz Jindani

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Rice

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kiana Noorishad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kaveh Noorishad

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mirham Yacoub

Criminal defense lawyer

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Meredith Ralls

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joanne Yi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Anna Bristle

Family lawyer

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Jad Sarsour

Unknown lawyer

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Dorinda Myers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lilith O'Connell

Unknown lawyer

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Karin Porter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carlos Wall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Schaefer

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Under 40, Top Trial Lawyers

2015

Recognition of General Member, National College for DUI Defense

2013

Scholarship & Leadership Award, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, S&R Law Firm

Associations

2024 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Board Member

2015 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, General District Court Committee

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2015 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Legislative Committee

member

2013 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

2013 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Alpha Phi Sigma

Member

2006 - Present

Phi Eta Sigma

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Lopez

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Farooq

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Carosi

Not Guilty - Motion to Suppress

Commonwealth v. Sutton

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Hachemi

Not Guilty

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Education

2013

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

John Jay College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Fairfax Bar Association Annual Convention Challenges in Policing in 21st Century America

2015

Youth Outreach

Defending Yourself Against a Possession of Marijuana or Underage Possession of Alcohol Charge

N/A

Fairfax Bar Association

Handling an Underage Possession of Alcohol Charge

N/A

Alexandria Detention Center

Courtroom Etiquette

Publications

2013

Impunity Watch Law Journal For Those Without a Voice: An International Plan to Reduce Child Marriage

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Ryan earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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