Ryan Lee Kaess

Ryan Lee Kaess

4.5
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime ... +3 more

235 Sixth Street East, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1999

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Kaess Law, LLC

235 Sixth Street East, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

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Ryan Lee Kaess's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding representation

I would highly recommend Ryan as an attorney if you are looking for a lawyer who will represent you, educate you, and help you through the legal process of your case. Ryan's expertise helped me achieve the results I was looking for and I always felt he had my best interests in mind as he took me thr...ough the process. I never had any issues communicating any questions or concerns with Ryan. He always responded to me promptly and with the utmost professionalism. The legal process can be daunting and Ryan's knowledge and experience made me feel confident that my case would be resolved in a fair and just manner.

Posted by Bill | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellence

I have utilized Kaess Law Firm multiple times over the years. Ryan Kaess and his team are professional, informative and caring. We have prevailed in every case. I highly recommend the Kaess team if you need legal defense.

Posted by Susie | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lifesaver

Helped me through a domestic charge I was wrongfully accused of. Mr. Kaess was always easily reached and answered all my questions, of which I had quite a few as this was my first time accused of anything. He also worked out a payment plan where if he hadn't, I wouldn't have been able to afford any h...elp yet made too much for a public defender. I highly recommend anyone to utilize his outstanding services.

Posted by Alexis Keo | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! HANDS DOWN!!

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND RYAN KAESS. HE’S AS REAL AS IT GETS! THANKS TO HIM, I HAVE MY FREEDOM AND CAN CONTINUE ON WITH LIFE.

Posted by Jon | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Honest service with integrity

I can't say enough about Ryan! He taught me many years ago that court proceedings take time and steps, and as clients we want results right now. After he explained the process to me it lifted a lot of the anxiety and stress that comes along with the process. He's always been up front about our p...osition every time he has represented me, from DWIs, criminal matters as well as family matters. I was extremely happy with the success of every case he has taken care of for me. His results are a direct reflection of the case study he does for every client, since the laws are constantly changing so is his due diligence on every single case. He puts in the time and effort to represent each of his clients to the very best of his ability, on every case! If your looking for representation that's honest , and done with integrity Ryan is lawyer your looking for. He makes the process very easy.

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Ryan Lee Kaess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon McLaughlin

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ryan is a highly intelligent attorney that is committed to his clients. I learned a lot while working for him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ryan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Melvin Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Mr. Kaess through a criminal defense matter, which he assisted a witness on. His thorough preparation and knowledge of the law greatly assisted his client and my own achieve the just result. I respect and appreciate Mr. Kaess' competence and congeniality."

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Brendan Tupa

Business lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have teamed up with Mr. Kaess on several cases and I can tell you that his committment to his clients is impecable. He is accessable and creative in discovering means to resolve legal issues."

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Anthony Kuehn

Business lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Kaess work to be impecable, and I know his dedication to his clients is unmatched."

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Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

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