$ 240-240 per hour
I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and still live on the Westside. I have a wonderful wife and an amazing little boy. I focus my practice on real estate matters and some criminal defense. I enjoy assisting clients through some of the most stressful times of their life. I am proud to say that most of the work comes through referrals and repeat clients.
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20 years | 200 cases
20 years | 300 cases
$ 240-240 per hour
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2675 44th St. SW., Suite. 208, Wyoming, MI, 49519
25 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Lavern | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Don't waste your money
Never showed up to eventhough he was paid in full and notified by me when I had to go to court..he never returned my money now I have to sue him.
Posted by Scott | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lied. Never filed motion and I was sentenced
A absolute liar and scammer. Took my$6000 never saw him till court. Said he filed a motion to withdraw my plea via text and I have it. Worst attorney ever. I am filing a complaint with the Attorney General’s office and and going to sue him
Posted by David | September 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Everything went perfect, it was very refreshing
Ryan was fully invested in my case from the start, unlike other lawyers I met with in regard to my case. He handled everything, kept me informed, and crushed it in court. He's approachable but a shark when it matters. He's my go-to lawyer should I ever need one again.
Posted by Mae | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Stress releaving
I had massive anxiety before I met Ryan. He was able to communicate quickly, email, phone and text. He didnt waste time but also didnt treat me stupid for asking questions. He presented arguments in a fashion which most accurately reflected the facts of the case.
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
What a joke, DO NOT Retain!
Once hired, communication was minimal. Options were never provided, case was never fully reviewed, and he failed to show up in any sort of timely manner to any hearing making us look like fools. Dishonest, disrespectful, and not on your side, period!
"I have known Ryan since he first started practicing law. He is an attorney who fights for his clients' rights and does so in an honest and forthright manner. He is compassionate and understanding, and will go the extra mile for his clients. I am happy to endorse him and would recommend him to anyone seeking criminal defense, divorce, family matters, or real estate matters."
"Ryan is very knowledgeable; his ability to come up with novel and interesting ways of attacking legal problems is second to none. I highly endorse Ryan, and am comfortable enough referring my own clients to him as I am handling the matter on my own."
"A skilled lawyer who isn't afraid to take on local prosecutors. When you want a lawyer who isn't afraid to win, look to Ryan. Ryan fights!"
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2018
member, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Attorney of the Year, LifePoint Associates
2017
Top Lawyer, American Lawyer
2016
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2006
Jurisprudence Award, Michigan State University College of Law
2003
Full Merit Scholarship, Michigan State University
2010 - Present
Managering Member, Ryan Maesen PLC
2017 - Present
LifePoint AssociatesN/A
2012 - 2014
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
2006 - 2009
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationFinance Committee
30 months prison with some time served
Plea Deal
$80,000 settlement
2007
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2006
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2019
2017
Staying out of trouble with the law
2017
Criminal Justice and the Community
English
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