About John
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 50%
I handle all kinds of criminal cases - from traffic tickets all the way to three-strike cases. I've handled literally hundreds of cases successfully.
10 years, 500 cases
- DUI and DWI: 40%
I specialize in DUI defense. I've handled hundreds of cases. I've taken dozens of DUI cases to trial with may not guilty verdicts. No matter what, I always get a good result.
10 years, 200 cases
- Expungement: 10%
10 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, Russian
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1994 | 03/21/2017 |
| Legal answers | 19 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers | Three Best Rated | 2016 |
| Fulbright-Hays | United States | 1985 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | 2010 - Present |
| Deputy Public Defender | Tulare County Public Defender | 2008 - 2010 |
| Of Counsel | Magisters | 2007 - 2008 |
| General Counsel | Nestle Russia | 2001 - 2005 |
| Of Counsel | Russin & Vecchi | 1996 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Tulare County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1994 - Present |
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| Possession of Meth | The judge granted the motion and dismissed the case. The DA then refiled, and I set for another preliminary hearing and motion to suppress. Again, the judge granted the motion and dismissed the case. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Not Guilty of DUI | Not guilty. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield.com | Drunken driver sentenced to 16 years for crash that killed brother-in-law | 2017 |
| Fresno Bee | Fresno County Supervisors Voice Concern Over Marijuana Ordinance | 2014 |
| 420 Magazine | Judge Bars Tulare County From Pulling Pot | 2014 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESADE | Spanish | Certificate | 2007 |
| St. Thomas University School of Law | US Tax | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2004 |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Middlebury College | Russian | MA - Masters | 1987 |
| University of Wisconsin | Russian | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1983 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Plekhanov Institute | American Legal System | 2006 |
Reviews
(49) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(6)
Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John without reservation. 20 years of practicing law is what we refer to as very experienced. As a veteran of our country and a veteran of the public defenders office his contributions to our citizens are immense. Knowledge of criminal law and procedure is excellent as is evident from his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor if you are in or near Visalia and seek a consultation with him. KUDOS
Christopher Martens, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He will fight for you!!
Cost
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Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
220 S Mooney Blvd
Suite A
Visalia, CA, 93291
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