First we have used ryan 3 times from 2014 to 2022 with my family.We have had impeccable outcomes .I have no doubt he is not only the best lawyer in charlotte and best for all your legal needs .
Attorney Ryan Ames is a partner and the Head of Criminal Defense at SeiferFlatow, PLLC. He received his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2011 and graduated cum laude from Hofstra University in 2008. Ryan is barred in both North Carolina and Virginia, and is licensed to practice in Federal Court throughout both states. Since graduating from Wake Forest, Ryan has dedicated his career to the practice of criminal defense. Prior to joining SeiferFlatow, Ryan lived in Washington, DC and worked as trial attorney in Northern Virginia. He has significant courtroom experience, having handled hundreds of trials in over twenty different jurisdictions. Ryan’s peers recognized him as one of North Carolina’s “Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40”. He is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association and the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Ryan is originally from central Maine, and spends most of his free time following the NBA (as a Boston Celtics fan) and hanging out with his dog named Cronus, who is roughly the size of an adolescent buffalo.
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Speeding ticket
Thanks for having my speeding ticket dismissed. Appreciate the good service and outcome.
Posted by charles | November 5, 2022
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Best lawyer in charlotte
First we have used ryan 3 times from 2014 to 2022 with my family.We have had impeccable outcomes .I have no doubt he is not only the best lawyer in charlotte and best for all your legal needs .
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2022
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RYAN AMES IS CLASSY, AFFORDABLE AND ON TOP OF HIS GAME!
I'll try to keep this short and sweet and to the point. I hired Mr. Ames last year for something that wasn't extremely serious but could have landed me behind bars and was also something that could have potentially disrupted my business and/or the future of it had things not been settled. Long story short, Mr. Ames not only made that happen but there was almost no effort on my part. Save for having to make a trip to the DMV one time but that one trip and $100 fee I paid for this case to be dismissed was something that without a smooth efficient attorney, I probably would still be worrying about it or getting hit with bureaucracy from The DMV and possibly law enforcement. It was just an error of judgment on my part and on the buyers part so essentially a small misunderstanding led to a cop (investigator in Charlotte) and DMV employee contacting me and asking a bunch of questions and he had enough to nail me for this crime (I'm not a bad person, this was just something that I failed to take care of in regards to a title notary). I'm not from North Carolina so I really didn't have much experience or knowledge with NC titles and in South Carolina, titles do not have to be notarized. And in fact you couldn't even if you wanted to because there's not a place on there for a notary stamp etc. Anyway, at first I panicked but then realized that there were many options available in the area I resided in at the time off Central Avenue. I'm not exactly sure why I ended up going with S&F but I think it was just the closest criminal attorney as Charlotte traffic is a nightmare in that area. But what unequivocally sealed the deal was the fact that when I talked to Ryan it was as if he was some sort of a magician and pretty much told me exactly what was going to happen as if he had already done this many times over and this is no BS review and is not contrived - this is REAL. Everything that Ryan told me would/would not probably happen turned out to be correct. I went from being scared to reply to this cops emails and phone calls to talking to him like an old pal after Ryan made one 5 minute phone call. What I'm saying is I've never seen someone make it look so easy and maybe it was because it comes naturally for him. He's a good lawyer but he doesn't overthink things or blab on and on. The office was neat, clean, relatively upscale and definitely inviting. I never had to go to any sort of court dates nor was I arrested or anything. Ryan worked it out to where I just paid a fine and it was essentially dismissed and it was due to Mr Ames. I was also given the option to just pay a flat fee up front for his services and he guaranteed me that one of time fee would be for the most part all he would need to get the charge taken care of out of court.....which was a small price to pay for my freedom and peace of mind etc). He could have billed me hourly at hundreds of dollars an hour. Like a lot of lawyers do but he didn't. And although this was not a murder charge or anything super serious but - it definitely was the smoothest criminal court matter I've ever experienced due to Siefer & Flatow's dedication. While I cannot speak for his court presence, I will say that if you decide to speak with Mr. Ames, don't let his quiet,/shy demeanor fool you..... He's not a big talker and he's definitely young still and I'll be honest, I did have some reservations in the back of my mind initially because I was used to these "EXTRA" type family attorneys that would sell me a dream so they could block bill me and rack up the fees. Remember, not every lawyer cares about the outcome of your case I was still actively fighting a nasty custody battle via family court in SC at the time & honestly had already had grievances, distrust and even disdain for lawyers by this point and the case wasn't over with. I lost that case. It was a nightmare. But Ryan was a breath of fresh air & truly cared about the outcome! He's the real deal. Call him...you'll see!
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Posted by Jeffrey | September 6, 2022
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Handled my case
I must say I'm very impressed at how Mr ames handled my case very professional I highly recommend him for your needs everything from start to finish is clear cut so do yourself a favor and give him a call I promise you will be glad you did
Posted by Drew | June 10, 2022
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Best in NC
Ryan is absolutely one of the best lawyers in NC. He works non stop to get the best outcome for you & your case! I am blown away at his work and capability’s. Not really sure how he does what he does but I am grateful for him & everything he has done for me!
Thanks,
Drew
Posted by Damarko | May 18, 2022
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Dismissed
I would recommend this firm to anyone. Ryan was very helpful and kept me informed on what was going on. Thanks a lot
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022
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Underage drinking ticket
Ryan was amazing! He kept me updated through the portal throughout the whole process. I know longer have to carry this weight on my shoulders thanks to him. Highly recommend Ryan you will not be disappointed the process was so smooth.
Posted by Michael | December 3, 2021
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He was a wonderful lawyer
He worked really quick to help me out with my case and had plans lined out in advance so I knew what to expect
Posted by Ronald | November 8, 2021
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Awesome services
This law firm shows sympathy to their clients and keeps you updated as your case goes on. Excellent at communication and i would recommend them to anyone in the state of NC in the charlotte and union county area
Posted by Alex Itani | October 12, 2021
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DWI
Mr. Ryan Ames worked wonders on my Daughters case. All other lawyers tried to convince me to plead guilty to DWI and he was the only one that believed in my Daughter, After a 2 year and one half of hard work , NOT GUILTY!!! Mr Ames was on top of her cause and he kept me posted all the time ,I would Like also to thank Mr. Seifer and his Office staff for all the support and help, . definitely I would recommend anyone that have any kind of case To have consultation with Mr Ryan Ames before they do anything else he is the best
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Posted by Tatiana | March 9, 2021
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Review
Ryan handled my matter quick and efficiently with little to no assistance for me. I would definitely recommend Ryan in the future.
Posted by Donnie | February 24, 2021
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Excellent cannot begin to describe!
Without sharing details of my case, Ryan has stood by my side for 3 years. Fighting for what was right and never willing to settle for easy. He and his Law Firm are so rock solid and will do what it takes for their clients. I can’t begin to express how grateful I am for what they have done for me.
Thank you Ryan
Posted by Paul | January 8, 2021
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Super responsive
We hired Ryan to address a serious traffic violation. Ryan and his team were accessible and responsive to all of our concerns. We received a great outcome due to his hard work. Couldn't be happier
Posted by Kaitlyn | December 11, 2020
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Traffic Violation
I called around different attorney's offices but chose this one because they were the most optimistic and had great attitudes to helping me out. He handled this very quickly (a few months), even with Covid-19 happening. I did not have to go to court and he got my ticket cost down by $216! I am very pleased with the outcome and definitely recommend using Ryan Ames as your attorney!
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Posted by James | December 11, 2020
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Fantastic attorney
Ryan handled my speeding ticket very efficiently and achieved a far better outcome than I had ever hoped for.
It is a very pleasant firm to work with as well
Posted by Blair | August 27, 2020
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my dwi case
Ryan did an amazing job for me through out getting my criminal case dropped as well as getting my dmv hearing (right of refusal ) dropped and dismissed!!! Adam and Ryan both did a great job for me and they show up and fight for their clients!! I would absolutely recommend SeiferFlatow law firm to anyone looking for the BEST lawyer for a DWI case!! I’m grateful for what they have done for me and can not thank them enough!!!
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Posted by Lisa | June 8, 2020
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Permit Violation
Ryan listen to my complaint, researched it and found similar cases. He informed me that we had a chance to win and have the ticket voided. I hired him, he fought it and we won.
Posted by Makeda | March 10, 2020
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Efficient and Extremely Helpful
Ryan was by far the best lawyer to assist with my case. He was expedient and communicated the entire process. He was able to complete all paperwork and requirements within a short time frame. I literally called him with five days left until my court date. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. Thank you!
Posted by Brittany | February 6, 2020
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We won!
Never thought I would get a DWI but I did on Oct 26, 2018. I was so in shock. Told myself this could never happen to me. First thing I did was google the best law firms and best lawyers in the Charlotte area with the highest percentage rate for winning DWI cases. I came across Seiferflatow. They were very adamant about winning and was willing to fight. Ryan Ames made sure he took extra steps to make sure he could really win my case. At first I was feeling discouraged but he was confident and went into small details about things I didn’t understand. I told myself this is taking forever but I just let Ryan do his thing and I must say On Feb 4, 2020 my case was Dismissed! Thank you Ryan!!!!!! No more DWI’s for me.
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DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Ryan is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. I have seen him in court and he is an asset to his clients. I would recommend him to anyone needing a great criminal defense attorney."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is an an exceptional DWI and criminal attorney. He displays great diligence and thorough analysis with regard to the matters he handles. Don't hesitate to seek Ryan's legal assistance!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"Whether it is for a traffic ticket, a DWI, or felony offense, Ryan Ames is thorough, informed, and dedicated to getting the best outcomes for his clients. Ryan has a strong reputation among defense attorneys and prosecutors alike. He is a straight shooter who gets results."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Ryan. He is a strong advocate for his clients and his demeanor is professional. His reputation in the legal community is excellent. I would trust Ryan with any legal issue."