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

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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.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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

Other places you can find Ryan online.

Ryan Ravindra Rambudhan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

135 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by John | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Ryan is A Tough Litigator Who Cares About His Clients

I hired attorney Ryan Rambudhan to represent me for a domestic family case. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable! He is also a straight shooter who won't give you the runaround like other lawyers. From the moment I met with him, I knew that he truly cares about his clients. He spoke to me about all my opt...ions, discussed numerous trial strategies, and outlined all the possible consequences. Without disclosing too much, we did reach an extremely favorable outcome, and I am very happy with the way my case was handled. Ryan's firm is located across the street from Fairfax court and I was able to save a few bucks by parking in his lot on the day of court.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Ryan is excellent

I hired Ryan because I was charged with violating my Learner’s permit for having more than one passenger in the car and failing to obey a U-turn sign. Most importantly i would like to say that Ryan was incredibly supportive throughout considering the fact that I was a minor. He was looking out for my... best interest all along. It was such a relief for my parents to know there was someone who was so confident in what he was doing knowing that Arlington County was very strict. He recognized that the officer had made a mistake and skillfully presented the facts to the prosecutor. In recognition of Ryan’s strong abilities, both charges were dropped and the case was dismissed. I would highly recommend him to anyone; he undoubtedly is the best lawyer in Fairfax County.

Posted by Gabbi | June 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Class 1 - Misdemeanor

I recently hired Ryan because I was charged from the police (Virginia Common Wealth) for Assault on a family member; a Misdemeanor Class 1. Ryan knew all the information whenever I had a question. He was at court on time, we actually had to wait over an hour for my case to be heard and I appreciat...e his patience. He is very nice, respectable, he has a great personality and easy to get along with. He was definitely very confident in my case. He understood me and I am thankful for having him to speak for me. All other lawyers were scaring me about my case because it’s a “class 1” and although we took my case very serious he helped to keep me calm by telling me the positive things. He did not beat around the bush either though; he told me the negative outcomes/possibilities as well if something did not work out. He didn’t have me as worried as I was until I spoke to him about the case. His other partner that I had previously spoke to at first (Ben Schaefer) was helpful as well but because Ryan is more familiar with the Family Law, Ben passed me on to Ryan. So it’s good to know the S&R law firm knows there background of information. Furthermore, I appreciate the time, the money worth, the skilled professionalism and being taken care of. I would recommend Ryan to others if needed. I am VERY happy with the outcome; my charges were dropped and this case is dismissed.

Posted by Maria | May 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A Confident Litigator Who Takes the Time to Listen to His Clients

I was charged for driving without an operators license a few months ago. Each attorney I spoke with tried to scare me into hiring them. I have a strong accent and every lawyer would rush me on the phone and tell me that I will have to pay a fine and may be sent to jail. After speaking with Ryan, I... felt like I was actually being listened to. He spent over a half hour listening to the facts of my case on the phone, and the immigration reason why I couldn't have my license renewed. Ryan took the time to go through a number of possible case outcomes with me, but he was confident that he could have this case dismissed because I never knew that my license was no longer valid. Most importantly, I felt like Ryan actually cared about me as a client. On the day of court, Ryan raised this argument and the prosecutor dropped the charges. Thank you, Ryan, for taking the time to work on my case. Ryan Rambudhan receives my strongest recommendation. His pricing is very reasonable, and his knowledge of the law is beyond impressive.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

excellent

I hired ryan to represent my shoplifting case. After speaking to him personally I believed that he is so experienced professional polite and very cooperative. He gave me details which was suitable to my case. Throughout the case time he stood along with me right from the beginning to the end. And he ...completely handled the case on behalf of me very successfully. If ryan was not with me I would have been in very critical position. ryan and his team has done fantastic job to help me out in my hard time. So I highly recommend him and his team...

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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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