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 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

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 Tina | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

DUI’S and 13 years without a license made me look for someone I can trust to do the job. I spoke with other attorneys and either they couldn’t help or cost was huge!!! Ryan settled my nerves and got me through speaking with the judge. Not only am I happy with the results but the fee was something I ...could do. I so appreciate all that you did! Thank you again and I recommend highly!!!

Posted by Jaye | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Comforting

I was looking at a felony and at least four misdemeanors and didn't know what I was gonna do. The anxiety was excruciating but Ryan assured me that I wasn't alone during that stressful time and I believed him-which for me is a rarity-I felt informed and that he was sincerely invested in my case. I hi...gh recommend Ryan for all your defense needs. I hope I never use him again but if I find myself in need of an attorney you can bet Ryan is who I'll be calling. Thumbs high Ryan!!!

Posted by Kelly | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Second to None!!

I was living in Indiana at the time, and I got in some legal trouble just over the state line in a small town called New Buffalo, Michigan. Not only was I new to Michigan, but I had just recently moved to the midwest and didn't know anyone besides my immediate family. I needed a criminal attorney a...nd I needed one fast. I only had two weeks until my first court appearance when I started my search. Mr. Maesen's name was one of several that came up on my search and I promptly called. I left messages with 5 attorneys, and Mr. Maesen was the first to call me back almost immediately after I had left a message. He informed me that he was located about 2-3hr drive away from the courthouse I was scheduled to appear in. Mr. Maesen also informed me that he had a previous scheduled court date the same date as mine. With his great interpersonal skills and confidence in my case, I without hesitation; still chose Mr. Maesen to represent me. He informed me he would be sending a colleague of his to come and represent me on my first court appearance and more then reassured me everything would be okay and I would be safe. Being Jaded that I was and also feeling very mistreated by the justice system in Michigan, his colleague showed up and helped comfort me and we received another court date scheduled for two weeks later. Mr. Maesen was always available by phone or text anytime I needed to discuss my case before our next scheduled date. The prosecutor offered me a misdemeanor and Mr. Maesen and I firmly believed I didn't commit a crime and refused to accept any offer they had. After refusal of the misdemeanor the prosecutor informed us they were charging me w a felony and Mr. Maesen and I decided if they were moving forward and would charge me with a felony. This would mean Mr. Maesen and I would have to go to trial to fight this charge. I had never been convicted of anything in my entire life and I was pretty scared in all honesty. All along Mr. Maesen was confident and very reassuring to me during this stressful time of my life. 4-5 days after we refused to accept the misdemeanor charges, Mr. Maesen called and informed me that ALL CHARGES were dropped. I had done my research and found out that Mr. Maesen was a great trial attorney w a very high success rate. In all honesty I was nervous to go to a trial for my first time, but all of these nerves quickly came to rest when my attorney got ALL CHARGES dropped. I would recommend Ryan Maesen to anyone in the entire state of Michigan who needs a great attorney. He went above and beyond and I couldnt have asked for a better result from a better attorney.

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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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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

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