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Ryan John Swingle
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Biography
Ryan is a practicing criminal defense attorney with 17 years of experience fighting for clients throughout the State of Georgia. Since 2001, Ryan has advised, advocated for, and fought alongside hundreds of clients, helping them achieve acquittals and winning results. Ryan has argued to juries and tried every type of case from DUI to Malice Murder. Whatever the charge or accusation, Ryan can offer you or your loved one the expertise, experience and personal attention that YOUR case demands.
Ryan is a double dawg, a proud graduate of both the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. After starting his professional career in Dalton, Georgia, Ryan relocated to Athens, Georgia in 2000 and quickly developed a specialization in criminal defense.
Ryan is a past Vice President of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL); a faculty member at the GACDL Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program; a member in good standing of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Western Circuit Bar Association. Ryan has married to his wife Amy for 16 years and they have three children, twin daughters Riley and Amelia and a son Rory. Ryan is active in his church Resurrection Presbyterian Church, PCA, in Athens, where he serves as an Elder.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
26 years
DUI and DWI
25%
26 years
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Licensed in Georgia for 26 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
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Ryan J. Swingle, Attorney at Law, LLC
244 E. Washington Street, Athens, GA, 30601-4509
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Posted by Jeff | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
Ryan is an excellent lawyer and extremely professional. He was one of three lawyers recommended to me by a trusted friend. I researched all three and picked Ryan. I am sure glad I did. He answered my blind call immediately and explained his process. He gave me great feedback and advice for day one. T...
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Compassionate and passionate boss man!
Ryan was absolutely amazing. While I was stuck in the purgatory that is Athens-Clarke county holding, my parents called him on my behalf and he was at the jail within 30 minutes to meet with me. The charges i was facing generally requires a bond hearing in superior court, but his hard work and dedi...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best lawyer in Georgia!
After my incident I was so scared I didn’t know what to do. I have never had any encounter with the justice system before, so I asked my aunt who has worked in the justice department, in a different state, what to do. She asked around so see if anyone had any recommendations for a lawyer in the Athen...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Ryan doesn’t come to play!!
Ryan is an awesome attorney. I emailed him last night & then my boyfriend called me this morning from the jail & told me to call Ryan. We called him & he answered & we told him what was going. He told me to come to his office with our payment, mind y’all my boyfriend had been locked up for 4 weeks. W...
Ryan Swingle
Replied last June 16, 2019Thanks! So glad we could get him out!
Posted by Mackenzie | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you thank you thank you thank you
Mr. Swingle did an amazing job for me. Before court he made me feel comfortable with his friendly yet professional approach. He is very knowledgeable of court processes and helped me prepare for what to expect. He was very easily contactable if I had any questions or concerns. I would most definitely...
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Replied last May 22, 2019Thanks! You were a great client!
Ryan John Swingle's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ryan's quick thinking, steadfast preparedness, and courtroom experience make him my go to contact in the Athens area."
"I have known Ryan since he interned with me as an undergraduate. Even then, I preferred him to many law students. He is sharp, insightful, works really hard, and has integrity. I highly recommend him."
"Ryan is a phenomenal lawyer, and if you are fortunate enough to have him on your side, you'll receive great representation. I endorse Ryan without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan and I worked side by side in a very lengthy and complicated case. I admired him then for his extreme professionalism and dedication. I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again."
"Ryan is one of the hardest working smart guys in the criminal defense field. I refer him cases because i know people are in great hands."
"I have known Ryan since we attend law school together at the University of Georgia. He was a passionate advocate for what was right, back then. Since then, he and I were public defenders, but in different areas of Georgia. However, his reputation of being a zealous advocate for his clients was well known, and well deserved. He has been a wonderful proponent of "paying it forward" by teaching new and upcoming lawyers on how to fight for the rights of their clients, but to do so ethically. If you have Ryan as your attorney, you are in good hands. I endorse Ryan without any hesitation."
"I can't quite tell you how long I have known Ryan, but it seems like forever. He is an incredibly talented lawyer who is passionate about his clients and his work. I highly recommend Ryan. If he is your lawyer, you are in good hands."
"For more than a decade, I have worked with Ryan Swingle. First, as opposing counsel, and now as a fellow defense attorney. Ryan has the highest level of legal talent. He knows the law. He understands how courts, judges, and juries work. But, most importantly, he does everything he can to gain the best strategic advantage for his Clients. He cares about his Clients and what happens in their cases."
"I've had the pleasure of teaching with Ryan the past couple of years at the GACDL Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program. The program consists of a core faculty invited to teach other attorneys and Ryan has been a fantastic addition to that faculty. I have seen the skill and knowledge that Ryan has as a trial attorney and I'm confident all of his clients are very well represented. I highly endorse Ryan; he is an exceptional lawyer."
"Ryan Swingle is an excellent and intelligent attorney I'd trust with any case he took on. Mr. Swingle's what you want in an attorney: someone smart you can trust; that you know will give very good advice borne out of years of experience; and that you know will fight like hell for you."
"Ryan is a brilliant trial attorney and a fantastic guy who truly cares about his clients and his work. Respected across the state for his compassion, dedication, and exceptional advocacy, I am convinced he has found more than 24 hours in a day. He is as good as they come!"
"Ryan is one of the finest criminal defense trial lawyers in the State of Georgia. Impeccable integrity and courtroom skill that only many years in front of judges and juries can produce."
"Ryan is a very talented lawyer with significant trial experience. He is a patient and tireless worker with great insight. If I needed representation, he would be at the top of my list."
"Ryan handles the cases that are as serious as they come, and he does so with skill and compassion. He carries my highest recommendation."
"Ryan's legal acumen is only matched by his passion to help people. He's good at what he does; he believes in what he does; and he cares for his clients' well-being. Those are the qualities of all exceptional lawyers, and Ryan is most certainly an exceptional lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - 2017
Lead Trial Lawyer, Georgia Capital Defender
2009 - 2013
Lead Trial Attorney, Northeast Georgia Regional Conflict Defender
2005 - 2009
Trial Lawyer, Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
2001 - 2005
Trial Lawyer, University of Georgia School of Law Legal Aid and Defender Clinic
Associations
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)Member
2001 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL)Past Vice President
Education
1999
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program
Trial Practice: Opening Statements in the Criminal Defense Case (Demonstration)
2015
Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program
Trial Practice: Opening Statements in a Criminal Defense Case (Demonstration)
Languages
English