About Ryan
Biography
Ryan Nelson is a battle-tested trial attorney with more than two decades on the front lines of the courtroom. After earning his degrees from Wittenberg University and University of Cincinnati, he spent 23 years at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, rising to Assistant Chief Prosecuting Attorney and trying well over 100 jury trials—including murder, rape, robbery, arson, and other high-stakes felony cases.
Ryan knows how the prosecution builds cases—because he did it. Now he uses that insider knowledge to attack the state’s case, challenge evidence, and defend clients facing serious charges. His experience in DUI/OVI law is especially deep; he has trained law enforcement and prosecutors across Ohio and handled complex, high-exposure cases, including DUI-related homicides.
He prepares every case for trial, applies pressure from day one, and doesn’t back down when the stakes are highest. Ryan’s approach is direct: anticipate the prosecution, expose weaknesses, and fight to win.
Ryan builds every case for trial—applying pressure from day one and never backing down when the stakes are highest. He dissects the prosecution’s strategy, exposes weaknesses, and takes the fight to them to win.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 28 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
12 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH, 45036
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
121 West High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350, West Chester, OH, 45069
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
401 Scott St., Covington, KY, 41011
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
4555 Lake Forest Drive Suite 650, Cincinnati, OH, 45242
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
3805 Edwards Road Suite 550, Cincinnati, OH, 45209
Ryan Lenward Nelson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
36 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Juan | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
When in need RYAN NELSON indeed.
Ryan is one of the most helpful and determined Lawyer I’ve ever hired. He says what he means and means he says, and hold himself highly accountable when it comes to his profession. He is truly an outstanding guy and a great asset in the courtroom. For peace of mind, I highly recommend.
Posted by Alec | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A lawyer willing to speak to you while not charging you by every minute
Ryan was down to earth and very willing to talk from the moment I had my first phone call with him, he gave me 4 months of living my life normally and time to set my life back to a place I could be happy with after a major life changing incident in my life and a guaranteed ovi, we were not able to ge...
Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great service, better outcome
I worked with Ryan on an OVI case. What I appreciate about Ryan is that he kept everything very transparent open and honest. Ryan has many relationships at the courthouse which gained my trust even more when working with him. The outcome of my case was in my favor and well appreciated through all the...
Posted by Randi | December 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful!
Ryan was a great lawyer in helping with what was probably a “small to him”, but “big to us” situation. He was great at reassuring us of what the possibilities were and ultimately stuck with the case until it was dismissed. Very grateful for his expertise and patience!
Posted by Ethan | December 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer
Ryan did an amazing job relentlessly doing everything within his power to help me. An amazing guy to be represented by for sure !!
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Experience
Work Experience
2021 - 2023
Trial Attorney, Suhre & Associates, LLC
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English