Ryan L. Smith

Ryan L. Smith

4.9
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dublin, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

6690 Amador Plaza Road, Suite 245, Dublin, CA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I practice Criminal Law exclusively (100%). Other "Areas" listed ARE Criminal Law, but deemed separate "Practice Areas", disrupting the "% of Practice" Avvo feature. The majority of my work is in DUI, DV, Drugs, Theft, and Hit and Run, among others.

14 years | 700 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 28%

I handle more DUI cases than any other single category of offense. I enjoy DUI cases, and consider myself a specialist in them, with particularized knowledge of DUI laws, defenses, and scientific principles. I handle DMV APS hearings as well.

14 years

28%
Violent Crime 22%

I have handled MANY Domestic Violence, Assault, Battery, and Brandishing a Weapon cases. I have had a number of these types of cases dismissed.

14 years

22%
Expungement 12%

I do many Petitions for Expungement of Convictions as well as Petitions to Seal Arrest Records. In addition, I notify all of my clients, typically years later, when they become eligible for any such proceedings.

14 years

12%
Sex Crime 8%

I do handle cases of Indecent Exposure, Solicitation, Prostitution, and Lewd Acts in Public. I do NOT typically accept cases of Forcible Rape/Sexual Battery, Child Molestation, and/or Possession of Child Pornography.

14 years

8%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

RLS Criminal Defense

6690 Amador Plaza Road, Suite 245, Dublin, CA, 94568

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Ryan L. Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by John M | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Defender

Ryan is very knowledge attorney. He knows how to take care of business and handles all of all the details. Example my first day in court he found out another attorney had a case similar to mine but his client had previous convictions. He switched places with this attorney just to see how the DA would... handle the bail situation. When the DA did not request bail I remember Ryan turning to me with a thumbs up knowing the DA was most likely not going to request bail from me either. Of course Ryan was right. Little things like this shows Ryan knows the in and outs of the system so he can best defend you. I highly recommend Ryan if you are looking for a great defense attorney!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Looking for the lawyer to do it right!!

When you're forced to deal with the judicial system the process can be quite overwhelming. This is when the services of Ryan can make the difference. He was very responsive to any and all of my questions even when repeated. I would highly recommend Ryan for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Felony Embezzlement dropped to Misdemeanor

I was arrested on charges of Felony Embezzlement with all the evidence stacked against me. I was looking at serious prison time or a lengthy probation. Ryan was able to work with me even though my finances at the time were not great. He was able to drop my Felony down to a Misdemeanor. I had to pay b...ack restitution and 3 year probation. There was no jail or prison time which I can’t thank Ryan enough for. It’s been 3 years since the incident and on the day of the third year Ryan reminded me that I am eligible for expungement. I gladly did it and Ryan did everything for me in less than 2 weeks. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer in this tough situation I put myself in.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Competent, professional, generous with time.

I hired Mr. Smith to defend a relative. He was the first lawyer I called and the one I hired. When I first gave him a call he explained everything that could happen, and what he could do in great detail. I was so impressed with his knowledge that I did not call anyone else. We met in his office befor...e going to arraignment and we kept him until the end of the case. Honestly, I was happy to pay his fee. I never thought I'd ever say that. Mr Smith made us feel confident, and calm. He is competent, professional and very generous with his time. I recommend him without reservations.

Posted by P. Rattan | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Personable, Empathetic, Caring

My case had 3 felonies and a misdemeanor. Ryan appeared in court for my case 21 times and did not charge me any more money than the flat fee we agreed to in the beginning. In the end, I received only one misdemeanor with community service and a $200 fine. Ryan cares, and gets the best result possible.... Do not hesitate to hire Ryan.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2012

Certificate of Distinction in Criminal Law, Golden Gate University

2012

Honors Lawyering Program, Golden Gate University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Morse & Associates

2012 - 2012

Police Misconduct Unit, San Francisco Public Defender

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, First District Appellate Project

2010 - 2010

Trial Integrity Department, San Francisco District Attorney's Office

Education

2012

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of California - Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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