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Acquired: 2010
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1540 Insurance Lane, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
37 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Ryan is patient, thorough, very smart. Great attorney! Highly recommend!
This is the first time (and hopefully last) I have ever needed an attorney. I was wary about having to contact one as I have a bad impression of attorneys and did not want to pay an exorbinant amount of money for services I wasn't sure I needed. (Reckless driving/excessive speed.) First of all, he an...
Posted by Lloyd | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Results
Ryan was recommended to me by another attorney for my daughter's reckless driving citation for excess speed 86/55. Ryan recommended that she do some community service and take a Va DMV approved driver improvement course prior to her court date. Bottom line results: reduced to improper driving . Ry...
Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent!
Mr. Rakness helped me with the 99/55 RD charge, we got it down to 95/55, but without any jail time, and 3 months licence suspension, which was amazing. I would highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
You want him on your side
He was amazing, he got me a great deal for what I was charged with and never gave up even when things were looking bleak. Mr. Rakness your awesome and keep Up the amazing work.
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving in Rappahannock
Mr. Rackness helped me with my reckless driving charge in Rappahannock county with a overspeed of 81/55. He is a very patient person and got my reckless driving charge reduced to an improper driving. I highly recommend Mr.Rackness.
"I endorse this attorney. I have seen him in court on many occasions. He is always well prepared and gets solid results for his clients."
"Mr. Rakness has vast knowledge of the criminal justice system and has proven to be a tireless advocate for his clients."
"I know Ryan as a friend and colleague. He works tirelessly for his clients and fights to get the best possible result in court. He is honest and trustworthy."
"Ryan is a smart and diligent attorney. He's responsive to clients, reasonable with opposing attorneys and is effective in front of juries."
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2019 - Present
Partner, Rakness & Wright PLC
2017 - 2019
Partner, Early, Powell, Rakness, & Wright, PLC
2016 - 2017
Partner, Rakness & Wright PLC
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Ryan Rakness, Attorney at Law
2010 - 2012
Assistant District Attorney, Orange Co. Commonwealth's Attorney
2017 - Present
Madison-Greene Bar AssociationTreasurer
2014 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers FoundationMember
2012 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
MA - Masters
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
English