Ryan L. DeBra

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Ryan L. DeBra

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

4010 Executive Park Drive, Suite 240, Cincinnati, OH

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About Ryan

Biography

Dedicated to guiding clients through difficult times.

Protect the most important people in your life.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

Private Custody Complaints, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Actions, Child Protective Services Cases, Grandparents Rights; Companionship

18 years

35%
Criminal Defense 35%

Including D.U.I Defense, Felony, Misdemeanor

19 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce, Dissolution, Legal Separation

18 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DeBra Law, LLC

4010 Executive Park Drive, Suite 240, Cincinnati, OH, 45241

debra-law.com

Ryan L. DeBra's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Samantha | July 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happy Customer

I hired Ryan to handle my divorce. He was professional yet down to earth. He made the process seem easy and I am sincerely appreciate of his quick flawless work. Thanks Ryan!

Posted by Christina | April 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Child support/ misdemeanor/ Probation violation

My cases could've resulted in a significant amount of jail time but Mr. DeBra's knowledge and hard work allowed me to pay my fines and get my warrants and probation terminated. I highly, highly recommend him. He listens, extremely easy to work with and I felt he genuinely wanted the best for me. He... is not the typical lawyer that takes your money and just rolls the dice hoping for a good outcome as he works and figures out the best plan of action to get you where you need to be. Thanks so much, Ryan!

Posted by Kevin and Amanda | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Attorney

We were granted emergency custody of a child who was being abused and living in another county. We hired an attorney and went to court for full custody. The abuser hired an attorney, moved to a new address, and claimed it was her roommate who was abusing the child and denied any involvemen...t. The attorney we were working with on this case felt like we should just give up and put my wife's son back in danger. We knew that we could not let that happen, but with everyone pressuring us to make a deal, we felt like our back was against the wall. After a month of research, we came to the conclusion that we needed an attorney who was willing to fight. After interviewing several attorneys, Mr. Debra stood above the rest. He proved himself to be very knowledgeable about custody and abuse cases. He listened to our concerns and asked follow up questions. Mr. Debra knew exactly what steps to take to get the court the information they need to help keep our family safe from these predators. From the time we hired him till the final court date he was always one step ahead of our opponents. Mr. Debra was well organized, extremely proficient in his area of law, and appears to enjoy his work. If you need a person who will be committed to doing what's right, and not just look for the quickest way out, Mr. Debra is the Attorney you are looking for. Our family is living proof!!

Posted by Jenn | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

True Professional

I have used Ryan several times over the last ten years. He has helped me navigate through the legal system with the goal of helping my son and I be a family. He was always mindful of my son's challenges with mental illness and has been a valuable person to have in the courtroom. He was wonderful at e...xplaining what was going on and what was going to happen next. I would highly recommend his legal services.

Posted by Michael L | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hard Work and Attention Pays Off

When I was accused of an outrageous act and criminally charged with a felony that could have forever damaged my reputation and future aspirations, Ryan Debra is the lawyer that was handling my case. He listened to my side of the story down to the most tedious of details. He followed up with his ful...l opinion of the facts as he seen them and all possible outcomes he could imagine unfolding. He then simply asked how I wanted to proceed. I told him I was not guilty and I wanted to fight it to the end, no matter how the evidence looked. Even though he clearly stated to me that the evidence painted a blurry picture and it would be hard to focus to the image I wanted a jury to see, he agreed to fight the case with me for the outcome I desired. He worked with me for 4 months and got every piece of evidence that I asked him to present. He was always communicating with me on how things were going. He asked me several questions to help him think of different ways to prove my case. In the end, Ryan got my case dismissed and cleared my name. He is an excellent lawyer. He will be my go-to on any future legal proceedings I may find myself in. I highly recommend him for your legal needs.

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Ryan L. DeBra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Faris

Child custody lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan and I have worked together on numerous occasions. Ryan is always very prepared and does a great job advocating for his client."

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John Treleven

Child custody lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan brings a professional and dedicated approach to each matter that he undertakes. His knowledge of both the law and the court system leads to results for his clients."

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Jonathan Sinclair

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had a number of cases where Ryan represented the opposing client. I have found him to be an aggressive but respectful attorney, who knows how to achieve the objectives of his client. He has represented opposing clients of mine in divorce matters. He knows how to get the job done, without making a case drag on for months in court. I would recommend him to friends and family."

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Thomas Flessa

Juvenile law lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan is a fine attorney with whom I have had many cases. Ryan handles his cases in a professional and thorough manner and is a good litigator and worthy adversary."

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John Fischer

Juvenile law lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked as opposing counsel against Ryan. He is a dedicated, smart attorney who provides excellent representation to his clients. I have always been impressed with his work ethic and his abilities in the courtroom."

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Eugene Ahtirski

Business lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Debra is very ethical, thorough, and intelligent. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Joshua Debra

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Family member

"We have referred individuals to Mr. DeBra; his clients are very impressed with his diligence, knowledge, and passion for the work he does on their behalf."

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Olivia Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ryan on many cases and respect his work and opinion. I also refer my clients with criminal matters to Ryan, with confidence, knowing that client will be in good hands."

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Donald Swartz

Juvenile law lawyer

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Brian Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Armacost

Family lawyer

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Aaron Manter

Family lawyer

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Zachary Faris

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Treleven

Juvenile law lawyer

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Richard Maus

Litigation lawyer

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Jonathan Sinclair

Unknown lawyer

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John Fischer

Juvenile law lawyer

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Olivia Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, DeBra Law, LLC

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Law Office of W. Lee Whitman

Associations

2010 - Present

Clermont County Bar Association

member

2008 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Warren County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Miami University of Ohio

BS

Speaking Engagements

2019

Ohio State Bar Foundation

X

2013

Guardian ad Litem in Abuse Neglect Dependency Cases

Guardian ad Litem in Abuse Neglect Dependency Cases

2012

CASA Trianing

Guardian ad Litem testimony and cross examination

Publications

2019

Ohio State Bar Association X

Languages

English

Activity

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