Ryan Travis Ramsayer

Ryan Travis Ramsayer

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Birmingham, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Gun Law, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

280 N. Old Woodward Ave., Suite 200, Birmingham, MI

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

I work primarily at defending those accused of drinking and driving and license restoration.

16 years | 600 cases

50%
Gun Law 25%

I am a 2A supporter and former Marine Infantryman, who defends firearm rights and the right of self-defense.

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

As a criminal defense attorney, I have represented clients accused of a variety of crimes.

16 years | 200 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 16 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2009

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Barone Defense Firm

280 N. Old Woodward Ave., Suite 200, Birmingham, MI, 48390

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Ryan Travis Ramsayer's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Kristina | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My lifesaver

I hired Ryan to defend me in my extremely unusual gun charge case. Ryan took the time to explain to me his strategies on the possible outcomes and how he would go about defending me. He would keep me calm and give words of encouragement that he knew what he was doing. I personally am very happy that ...I found him and retained him as my lawyer. The past 3 months of this case was the worst time of my life and having him on my side was the biggest relief during this experience. He gave me the best outcome by working hard and showing consistant dedication with the utmost professionalism. I would recommend Ryan to anyone that needed to have counsel and representation in any civil or criminal defense case.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Life saving

I was being charged with a OWI after falling asleep behind the wheel at a drive thru . However, my case wasn’t just a normal case , I have a CDL and I depend on my CDL for work . With that being said I knew I could not mess around with bad representation... I reached out to The Barone firm and Ry...an was the one who handled my case . He was able to do a bunch of research and digging from the night of the arrest and found enough info to reduce my OWI to a reckless driving . My License was still suspended for 3 months , but I was able to get my CDL back and all endorsements after the 3 months . VS an OWI I would have lost my CDL for one year . I probably would be unemployed if I had to be off duty for a year ... I can not be more grateful for what ryan did for me and I would recommend him to anyone .

Posted by Russell | January 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Tenacious

While in Prison for 9th DUI ( super drunk) , I read an article in SADO published about how law enforcement wanted to prosecute DUI in driverless vehicles in the future. In cars that had no steering wheel or brake pedal, and only responding to voice commands! Also a article on training police as Drug... Recognition Experts Minimal training for this responsibility, as far as the havoc the police and the courts can bring on people after being charged for these types of offenses . This was an article that Ryan Ramsayer wrote, and which caught my attention to Barone Defense Firm. After I was released from prison I knew I had to hire this firm to get my license back. Ryan was forthright from the beginning,, very descriptive of not only his responsibility but also mine. He made it clear to me it wasn’t going to be easy. I listened and followed hie advice, and Ryan worked through many things in the process to get a hearing . I was initially turned down my first time , which was not too surprising, we did succeed the next time 12-17-19 I and I now have a restricted Michigan Driver license! I know it that it would not have happened without Ryan’s expertise.

Posted by Chadd | November 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Winner winner!!!

I can't say enough good things about Ryan Ramsayer!! I had an outstanding experience with him and the Barone defense firm from beginning to end!! He is the real deal and made the administrative review for my license, a walk in the park!! Helped me to understand the entire process and what was expecte...d.... My appeal was GRANTED and FULL license restoration was APPROVED! Thank you Ryan! I highly recommend!!

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Wasted my money

This guy was a COMPLETE waste of my money, never communicated with my about case changes or anything, all their law firm care about is money, did no fighting in my case, even told me I was gonna go to jail and it was only my 1st DUI, I noticed how no other lawyers or prosecutors talked to him or knew... him in court. Doesn't seem like a bad guy but he's a terrible lawyer when it comes to DUI cases

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Ryan Travis Ramsayer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Andretz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan has demonstrated an attention to detail that has benefited not only his own clients but other clients at the Barone Defense Firm. Ryan is a quick-witted trial attorney who thinks on his feet, which is just what you need in the heat of a jury trial. Ryan has a wonderful sense of humor that can be just what a client needs when facing an overwhelming OWI charge or overcoming the obstacles to restore a driver's license. All of this is evidenced by the amazing client reviews that he regularly receives. I enthusiastically endorse Ryan Ramsayer."

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Michael Boyle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ryan Ramsayer possesses all the skills that you want in an attorney to help you win your life back. Intelligent, dedicated, hard-working, brave, and caring. He has estabished himself as one of the top dui/owi attorneys in our state. I fully endorse Ryan Ramsayer"

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Horia Neagos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan is one of the foremost experts in the area of criminal defense and especially DUI and DWI defense in Michigan. Whenever I am confronted with a case presenting complicating issues, Ryan is a tremendous source of knowledge to successfully present the best defense available to my clients. I thoroughly endorse Ryan as a knowledgeable, hard working and prepared attorney who ensures his clients' rights are protected!"

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Patrick Barone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ryan is an excellent litigator and trial attorney with a rock-solid understanding of the law. He is also one of the top driver license restoration lawyers in Michigan. Ryan continues to distinguish himself among his peers and persistently obtains outstanding results for his Barone Defense Firm clients."

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Keith Corbett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ryan for the past three years and I know him to be a highly competent, professional, and compassionate attorney. He cares deeply for his clients and does everything in his power to insure that they have an opportunity to rebuild their lives after the problems engendered by an OWI arrest. He makes a concerted effort to keep abreast of the latest developments in the law governing what is often call drunk driving. He is always prepared to offer his clients the best and most up to date evaluation of the law applicable to their case. He is prepared to go to great lengths to insure that his clients receive the best possible advice and counsel. In short I would recommend Ryan to any member of my family or my closest friends should they ever find themselves faced with an alcohol relate driving charge."

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Kathleen Fink

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ramsayer's knowledge of the subject matter and genuine concern for his clients are excellent examples of a truly qualified advocate. His familiarity with all the courts and their personnel is an asset to every client. I would highly recommend him for any OWI or DAAD case."

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Edward Duke

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan has impressed me with his well refined courtroom skills and substantive knowledge of relevant case law in the area of DUI defense. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is clearly deserving of the respect he has earned from his fellow practitioners and those judges before whom he routinely appears. I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Ramsayer. He is an outstanding attorney."

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James Amberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are plenty of lawyers out there that talk a big game, but there are very few who can deliver. I've known Ryan for a long time and he delivers for his clients every time. Ryan is not afraid to take a tough drunk driving case to trial against the meanest, nastiest Oakland County judges. I've seen Ryan go toe to toe against the worst of the worst and come out victorious. Ryan is one of a handful of attorneys that I would actually trust to handle a case for my own family, so if you are thinking about having Ryan represent you, take it from me, it's a good idea!"

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Ryan Ballard

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ramsayer is the consummate advocate for his clients. I have witnessed first-hand how much effort he puts into preparing his cases and trying to get good results for his clients. But it's more than just winning with him, he genuinely cares about the well-being of his clients; and that, to me, is priceless."

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William Housley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

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Andrew Kowalkowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ramsayer brings to the courtroom an ability and willingness to fight that few criminal defense attorneys can match. Additionally, I have personally witnessed the great care he takes to ensure his clients are well informed and confident in every step of the process. Mr. Ramsayer is truly one of the best."

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Robert Andretz

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Horia Neagos

Litigation lawyer

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Kathleen Fink

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kimberly Savage

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Duke

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Amberg

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Ballard

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Gallagher

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Keith Corbett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Deering

Workers compensation lawyer

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Michael Boyle

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Kowalkowski

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top Lawyers in Michigan, dbusiness

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Completion of Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases, National College for DUI Defense

2012

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification, Platt and Associates- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) and Int'l Assoc. of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Barone Defense Firm

2014 - 2014

Teaching Assistant to Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1998 - 2002

Corporal, United State Marine Corps

Associations

2014 - Present

Michigan Asscoation of Operating While Intoxicated Attorneys (MIAOWIA)

Member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hung Jury then Not Guilty.

Not Guilty

Reckless on the Day of Trial

Plea to Reckless, with no jail

2nd Offense to Reckless

Plea to Reckless, with no jail

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Education

2009

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Bemidji State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

ABC's of OWI Expungement

OWI Expungement

2021

The Art of Self-Defense hosted by Williams Gun Sight

Firearms Law

2014

H3 Sunday Substance Group

License Restoration in Michigan

Publications

2023

LexisNexis publication Chapter 13-Traffic Offenses, Michigan Criminal Law and Procedure with Forms

2021

SADO Criminal Defense Newsletter Michigan’s First Offense OWI Expungement Law

2015

SADO Crminal Defense News Letter DUI Defense: When It Comes to Michigan's Drunk Driving Laws, Everything Old is New Again

2014

SADO Crminal Defense News Letter DUI Defense: Recent Amendments to Michigan OWI Law Pave Way for More Drugged Driving Arrests

Languages

English

Activity

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