Ryan Duane Childers

Ryan Duane Childers

4.3
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Trusts Lawyer at El Centro, CA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Probate, Business, Criminal Defense

1430 Broadway Street, El Centro, CA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Contingency

15%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Childers and Associates

1430 Broadway Street, El Centro, CA, 92243

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Ryan Duane Childers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family specialist

The best attorney in the area won my case with reimbursement of my separate property funds that I do not believe another attorney would have been able to get for me. This amount was substantial and my ex is paying it back with interest. I would pick Mr. Childers anytime over the other attorneys in ...the area.

Posted by Vincent | February 25, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

There are beter choices in the Imperial Valley....unless you want to win the minimum.

I went through a divorce with my first wife who had once told me how she out witted her first husband. She took him for everything and got sole custody of their children. Me knowing this and new to the legal side of family law, I was referred to Ryan. Though my (now) ex-wife and I agreed on property... and other monetary instruments, our only disagreement was of who should gain control of my son. I believed everything to do with my son’s best interest to be split fairly. Instead, Ryan and his staff insisted on “Take the minimum since that is what we can guarantee to get you. Then later, we can take her back to get more visitation time.” This was because I was a male and it is supposedly hard to get much from the family court system. Even though I did not think this was the right choice, I foolishly took the advice of my attorney. I rarely heard from Ryan or his paralegal (Denise) during the process. I would get an occasional message on my phone to call letting me know “We’re almost done.” The few things I insisted him to argue in court was not followed though and somehow forgotten. When the divorce was done, I wasn’t even made aware of the court date. Instead I was given a phone call to show up at the office to sign the paperwork that would conclude the divorce. The process from start to finish took One year and 6 days. It cost $6,000 (rounded), I got close to nothing of what I asked for and I was left feeling taken for! The only person I would recommend Ryan and his staff to is whoever I would go up against.

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Kory McConnell

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many satisfied clients to Mr. Childers. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and well respected within the legal community and is capable of handling any civil and/or criminal case you may have."

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Jason Christmann

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Childers handles all his clients' matters with the utmost professional, effective representation available. I highly recommend Mr. Childers."

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Michael Zech

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an excellent advocate and an oustanding attorney. He is intelligent, hard working, and passionate about his work and goes the extra mile for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend his services."

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Steven Wedeking

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He gets great results for his clients."

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Scott Lafranchi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Cremeans

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a great guy, and a great attorney. He is a privilege to work with, and he does a great job for his clients!"

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Edgard Garcia

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Kory McConnell

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

IMAGINE Award for being a Motivator in the Business Community, City of El Centro

2011

Young Professional of the Year, Imperial Valley Young Professionals & the El Centro Chamber of Commerce

2006

Trial Attorney Recognition, Imperial County Deputy District Attorney's Association

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Childers & Associates, Attorneys at Law

2004 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney, Imperial County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Central Union High School District, Board of Trustees

Trustee

2011 - Present

Mid-Winter Fair Heritage Foundation

Board of Directors / Vice-President

2009 - Present

National Association of Conumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2012 - 2013

El Centro Rotary Club

President

2009 - 2010

Imperial County Bar Association

President

2008 - 2011

El Centro Elementary School District

Board of Trustees - President

2008 - 2010

El Centro Rotary Club

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Hit and Run

The case settled for six figures.

Chemical Burn

Case settled for between $30,000 and $100,000

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Education

2004

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

How to Handle a DUI case for the Legal Professional

DUI

2012

Annual Employment Law Updates

Employment Law

2011

AB 1825 Employee Training

Sexual Harrassment Training

N/A

Understanding Employment Law for Employer

Employment Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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