Ryan Anthony Maesen

Ryan Anthony Maesen

4.1
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wyoming, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Unknown

2675 44th St. SW., Suite. 208, Wyoming, MI

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Represent people accused of committing crimes at the State and Federal level.

20 years | 200 cases

70%
Real Estate 20%

Landlord Tenant, Land Contract, Buying and Selling a home.

20 years | 300 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-240 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ryan Maesen PLC

2675 44th St. SW., Suite. 208, Wyoming, MI, 49519

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Ryan Anthony Maesen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Punctuality

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 | Criminal Defense

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 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!

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

No, no, no, stay clear of this guy

We hired Ryan for an issue with our juvenile son for some non-violent offenses. Ryan showed up late for court, without apologizing to the judge or prosecutor. When conferencing with our son, through the windows in the door, we were able to discern he was disinterested, and texting God knows who, and... not listening to our son (his client) at all. When our son asked Ryan about his questionable representation, Ryan left my husband and I an UNHINGED voice mail, which I still have BTW. I wish I could upload. You can do better, stay clear of this guy.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lower price equals lower service or worse

I hired Ryan recently for a very serious case. The representation was at best poor. I am not sure how the reviews for Ryan are to be believed. Inworked with Ryan over a year and in that time he produced little to no value. He was paid and he produced results any law school junior could of produced. I... found he was not in any case forth coming with any information. I had to inquire often and beg for details. Ryan should of been forth coming, he rarely ever reached out to le, I had to initiate almost ever form of communication. He showed up late to court on a regular basis. Never in time to speak before hand and rarely spoke at length afterward. I do understand that Ryan works for a lower price, but his effort is mimimal, even less than what he is paid. My overall suggestion, use with caution. Be prepared to be let down.

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Ryan Anthony Maesen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Trentadue

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Scozzari

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shawn Haff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Mark Dodge

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laurie Schmitt

Child custody lawyer

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James Scozzari

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sharon Swietek

Child custody lawyer

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David Trentadue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Courtney Quist

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James Kiebel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shawn Haff

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managering Member, Ryan Maesen PLC

Associations

2017 - Present

LifePoint Associates

N/A

State Bar of Michigan

2012 - 2014

Michigan Association for Justice

Member

2006 - 2009

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Finance Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal Drug Case for six time convicted murderer

30 months prison with some time served

Craigslist Robber

Plea Deal

Funeral Home Dropped Casket

$80,000 settlement

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Education

2007

Grand Valley State University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2006

Michigan State University College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Tips and Tools on Running a Law practice Law Practice

2017

Mow and Blow Lawncare seminar

Staying out of trouble with the law

2017

An evening with professionals

Criminal Justice and the Community

Languages

English

Activity

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