Ryan Jay Rakness

I hired Ryan to help expunge my possession of marijuana charge. I was upset that this charge was on my record given the circumstances of my case. Ryan quickly connected with me and showed expert judgement while offering me a much-needed peace of mind. He clearly explained the specifics of my situatio...n and was confident in his ability to achieve an excellent result, which was very reassuring. Ryan was able to get my charge expunged in a matter of weeks! He was very diligent and truly supported me throughout the process. I highly recommend Mr. Rakness for any problems you are facing. He will thoughtfully analyze your situation and fight for your rights!

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...d his staff were excellent about responding via phone and email and that helped a lot as our case was urgent. He was patient to listen to me and to go over all of our options. He had excellent wisdom in knowing exactly what approach should be taken. The morning of the trial, he was able to get the prosecutor and judge to agree to a lesser charge - which just carried a simple fine - rather than jail time or license suspension which were possible outcomes. He was a pleasure to work with and I am grateful he was willing to take our case. I am scared to think what would have happened if we had tried to navigate this situation without him. I highly recommend him.

I am extremely grateful for Ryan Rakness. I am a resident of California who was visiting Virginia for less than 24 hours and managed to get myself into some serious trouble by driving 95 in a 55. I was facing jail time in Virginia (even though my home is in LA) and a $2,500 fine, among a long list of... other potential consequences- the only thing going for me, however, was my clean driving record. I probably consulted with about 20-30 lawyers in the 24 hours following the incident, and out of all of the lawyers I spoke to, I connected with Ryan the most. He spoke in a calm, factual manner and knew exactly what he was talking about- but he was also much more compassionate than the other attorneys, which was something I immediately gravitated towards. His pricing was reasonable, and he was true to this word in terms of how often he would communicate with me and how he works. In the end, I didn't get jail time, didn't have to fly back to Virginia for the trial, and had my fine cut more than half in cost. I am very satisfied with the outcome, and I would recommend Ryan to anyone who could use his help in the areas he practices in.

On two occasions, I have reached out to Mr. Rakness for assistance on legal matters. Both times he was efficient and helpful. His legal knowledge and his ability and willingness to explain all possibilities to me fully is what stuck out to me the most. In both cases, I believe he was able to get me t...he best outcome possible under the circumstances. I am very pleased with his services.