Ryan Jay Rakness

Ryan Jay Rakness

also known as Rakness & Wright PLC

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 15 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Charlottesville, VA
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1540 Insurance Lane, Charlottesville, VA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 15 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

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No misconduct found

Location

Rakness & Wright, PLC

1540 Insurance Lane, Charlottesville, VA, 22911

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Ryan Jay Rakness's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Simply the best!

I highly recommend Ryan Rakness. I got pulled over in Virginia and hit with a reckless driving charge. As someone with a perfect driving record who has never been to court, this was pretty nerve-wracking. I was referred to Ryan and I'm so glad I was. He was professional and made me feel comfortable.... He explained everything, kept me up to date on what was happening with my case and convinced the judge to bring it down to just a speeding ticket. I would recommend Ryan to anyone who is in a similar situation to mine, he really is the man for the job!

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent result. Ryan is very skilled and will fight for you!

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!

Posted by Lakesha | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Awesome lawyer

Ryan is amazing!!! I really needed a lawyer fast to handle a family situation and he immediately took on my case. He was very attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, and very compassionate about his client. He listened to the case and offered suggestions on what we needed to do. From start to finish, h...e handled the case with care. He was very attentive to all of the details. During the proceedings, he told us what to expect going in to it and possible outcomes. He was very understanding abs never made us feel like or questions were unimportant. He to care of my family when we needed him and I would highly recommend him for all your needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very courteous and professional

I highly recommend Ryan Rakness. He very kindly represented me for my reckless driving case (80 in 55) which is a misdemeanor offense in Virginia. Ryan was courteous, professional, and made me feel at ease. He explained everything in detail, kept me informed throughout the process, and successfull...y convinced the judge to show leniency with my case (citation - small fine + court costs). Thank you so much, Ryan.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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...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.

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Ryan Jay Rakness's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Rakness has vast knowledge of the criminal justice system and has proven to be a tireless advocate for his clients."

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James Cooke

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Flusche

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Hannon Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Bryan Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan Rakness is a great attorney. He represents all his clients diligently and effectively."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

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 Association

Treasurer

2014 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation

Member

2012 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

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

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