Ryan Joseph Mitchell

Ryan Joseph Mitchell

3.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family

Po Box 1570, Houston, TX

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

I am a criminal defense attorney with additional experience in representing juveniles. I was a former prosecutor for over six years and have been to trial on everything from Capital Murders to traffic tickets.

18 years

90%
Family 5%

I currently handle Texas DFPS cases.

13 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

As a former prosecutor I was assigned to the Juvenile Trial Division. I prosecuted all cases including Murders, Aggravated Sexual Assaults and all Misdemeanors. I am experienced in determinate petitions, indeterminate petitions, sealing of records, and certifications.

14 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

Po Box 1570, Houston, TX, 77251-1570

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Ryan Joseph Mitchell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason Arnold | June 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

WORTHLESS COUNSEL

Ryan is a known participant to the organized crime enterprise being operated out of the Chambers County court system. The tainted judicial machinery is comprised in part by lawyers like this scum and others like Donlee Smith, Rand Mintzer, April Garrison Turner, Eric Godsey, Lucas Wilson, Jeffrey Ge...lb, Barbara Johnson Norwood and others. Ryan was hired to represent the defendant in a criminal case for a "harassment" charge. The defendant was never arraigned, and the defendant never received a probable cause hearing. Ryan Mitchell never contested this and never entered a Motion to Dismiss this based on those missing and pertinent ingredients of the due process. Instead, Ryan Mitchell and Dishonorable Judge Cindy Price and Counsel Adversely to the State Kali Gonzalez began a bond condition hearing against the defendant. This was intentional, pre-meditated Obstruction of Justice with all three parties participating in combination to defile the accused and tilt the scales of justice in their favor to obscure their crimes. Ryan Mitchell is worthless and cannot be trusted to provide ethical services to his clients.

Posted by DC | July 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hands Down the Best at What He Does...

I was charged with a crime that i did not committed. No witnesses. Just in a small town that was looking to pad that conviction stats up. Dealing with a D.A who just has the hots for you for his personal gain is a helpless feeling. Ryan fought tooth and nail for me. I will always appreciate him. His ...knowledge of Law is Amazing. Ryan found every fact and possibilities that could be used in my case. When you are faced with 25 years and need someone who will be a Beast in the courtroom look no further Than Ryan J. Mitchell.

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Ryan Joseph Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustan Neyland

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan is a very good lawyer and is excellent in trial. He knows the law and argues well to a jury. He was a great prosecutor and is an even better defense lawyer."

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Russell Neumann

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ryan for years now. He fights with passion and conviction in every case he handles. He never backs down from a challenge."

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James Polk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Other

"I have known Ryan since law school and can say that nobody outworks him in this field. He is tenacious and aggressive and a client simply cannot go wrong hiring him."

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ryan is an incredibly talented lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Peyton Peebles

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ryan Mitchell. Ryan has years of experience prosecuting criminal cases of all varieties and has proven to be a strong, unyielding defender for those accused of committing crimes. He knows both sides of the system and also its players."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mitchell is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Bart Craytor

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mitchell has a broad knowledge base upon which to draw. He is knowledgeable in the law and a skilled advocate. His experience in in other jurisdictions also accents his ability to effectively represent his clientele. I recommend and endorse Mr. Mitchell."

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Brittany Carroll Lacayo

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel with Ryan while he was at the Harris County District Attorney's Office. I came to know Ryan as a hardworking and honest attorney. Ryan is a strong advocate and I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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David Holmes

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's a smart guy who knows the law and cares about his clients."

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Philip Gommels

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan and I were prosecutors at the same time, and both left the Harris County District Attorney's Office for private practice around the same time. While at the DA's office, Ryan achieved a high level of accomplishment not at all common. He rose through the ranks to try the most serious cases. Ryan is a talented criminal defense attorney with the kind of experience that warrants trusting him with even the most important case. I wouldn't hesitate to put any criminal matter in his very capable hands."

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Russell Neumann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peyton Peebles

Appeals lawyer

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James Polk

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Holmes

Litigation lawyer

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Brittany Carroll Lacayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Luong

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Gommels

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2002

Merit Award, 2002 Lincoln Arc Welding Writing Competition

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Ryan J. Mitchell, Attorney at Law

2006 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Juvenile Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas vs My Client

1 year Deferred Adjudication with no fine

State of Texas vs. My Client

Out of state client given a Deffered Adjudication and allowed to return home

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Education

2005

Hofstra University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

2012

Juvenile Consequences

Juvenile Consequences

Languages

English

Activity

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