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Ryan Jay Rakness
also known as Rakness & Wright PLC
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Licensed in Virginia for 15 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2010
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Rakness & Wright, PLC
1540 Insurance Lane, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
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Ryan Jay Rakness's Reviews
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Case Results (27)
Recommendation (14)
Advocacy (13)
Practice Area Knowledge (11)
Responsiveness (10)
Communication Style (9)
Professionalism (8)
Character & Conduct (7)
Cost of Services (7)
Compassion (4)
General Knowledge (4)
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Trustworthiness (2)
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Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Kathy | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very helpful and professional
I highly recommend hiring Mr Rakness to represent you for a speeding ticket in Madison County. All contact I had with his firm was prompt and helpful, rom his legal assistant (Kyhla), to himself. Very accessible by phone and he handled my case for a reasonable fee, and with a good outcome.
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Extremely Helpful!
Ryan Rakness has helped me on a couple of occasions and I have been very satisfied. Not only is he a top notched attorney but I have to say his office staff is excellent. If I have a need for an attorney in the future I will use Mr. Rakness.
Posted by David & Grant | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Never a Worry!
We needed an attorney to represent us in court for a Speeding ticket. Not just any ticket... it was a Reckless Driving charge, which is very serious. We were referred to Ryan by a law group in Richmond and we are glad we retained him. Ryan has very good relationships in his practice area and that ...
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great service and great result.
I highly recommend Mr. Rakness. I was charged with a misdemeanor driving offense while visiting Virginia from out-of-state. Mr. Rakness handled the matter efficiently and respectfully and obtained a great result. In the end, I simply had to pay a minor fine for a vehicle infraction, with no effect...
Ryan Jay Rakness's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Ryan Rakness is a great attorney. He represents all his clients diligently and effectively."
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Criminal defense lawyer
John Gibson
General practice lawyer
Andrew Meyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Luke Nichols
Criminal defense lawyer
Andrew Flusche
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Bryan Jones
Criminal defense lawyer
Hannon Wright
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
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
Associations
2017 - Present
Madison-Greene Bar AssociationTreasurer
2014 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers FoundationMember
2012 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Education
2010
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Fordham University
MA - Masters
1999
Berry College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English