Ryan Harlan Birss

Ryan Harlan Birss

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Redding, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1650 Oregon St, Suite 108, Redding, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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Ryan Birss Law

1650 Oregon St, Suite 108, Redding, CA, 96001

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Ryan Harlan Birss's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by NEIL | April 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

IF 5 STARS IS EXCELLENT RYANS A 10 THE BEST

RYAN IS TRULY AMAZING A LIFE SAVER HE FOUGHT FOR ME FOR 5 YEARS AND TWO TRIALS RYAN GOT ME RELEASED FROM JAIL ON AN OR WHILE I WAS FACING 90 TO LIFE IN PRISON I HAD THREE OTHER LAWYERS BEFORE RYAN HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO BELIVED IN MY INNOCENCE LIKE PERRY MASON HE UNCOVERED THE TRUTH AND GOT ...MY CASE DISMISSED MY CASE WAS THE WORST KIND A HE SAID SHE SAID A CASE VERY HARD TO WIN RYAN IS THE REAL DEAL JUST WHAT YOU WANT A LAWYER TO BE AND HE IS EVEN A BETTER PERSON KIND AND CARING AND EVERY ONE LIKES RYAN HE IS SUPER SMART AND HE WILL LISTEN TO YOU AND WORK TOGEATHER WITH YOU TO THE BEST OUT COME POSSIBLE AND THE GOOD NEWS IS RYAN IS ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER AND BETTER AND IM HONERED TO CALL RYAN MY FRIEND

Posted by Karen | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney! I'd hire him again.

Ryan was knowledgeable, business like but personable. He was honest and upfront. Didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear. We didn't get the outcome we wanted but then again Ryan came in three quarters of the way through. If I would have had Ryan at the get-go I'm sure the outcome would have been di...fferent, and if I ever needed a criminal lawyer again I would most definitely call him but hopefully I won't have to.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Above and Beyond

We found ourselves in a situation that required representation for our minor son. He was arrested and facing some heavy charges. Ryan was knowledgeable, well organized and sympathetic to our concerns. Ryan made himself available to us beyond the normal business hours. He would call us frequently to c...heck in and to see how we were hold up. I would recommend Ryan to others, He made a horrible situation more tolerable.

Posted by Casey | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing lawyer

After being taken to jail for a domestic violence charge I knew I needed to call a lawyer I could trust. I hired Ryan 3 years ago for what could have been a serious charge.... his fast action and lawyer expertise reduced it to only taking a class and nothing serious on my record! So this time I knew ...Ryan would be my best option.... after one week of dealing with my case he had the charges dropped! I can’t thank him enough for his work and dedication and amazing professionalism! Thanks a lot Ryan!

Posted by Tim | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent and Professional Experience With Ryan Birss

Ryan helped me twice in the last year, and both times the outcomes were better than I could have expected. He listened to me and stayed on top of everything I asked of him. He kept me in the loop throughout on both occasions, and offered solutions that he felt would benefit me most, and if I didn't f...eel comfortable with a suggestion, he gave me multiple other options. Because of him I am able to get my life back on track by getting some of the worst counts against me dropped or "stayed" and was relentless when communicating with the DA. He has many resources and doesn't hesitate to use them when needed. I put my faith and trust in him and was very happy with the outcomes. I hired Ryan first in October of 2016 for a second DUI and a concealed weapon charge. The DA wanted to give me the most severe penalty available, which was ten years of not being able to buy or possess a firearm. He got the weapon charge dropped completely. That was very important to me and he totally came through. I didn't hesitate to contact and hire him again when the most recent incident occurred in April of 2017. I was arrested for driving on a suspended license, breaking probation, driving without an IID, and a third DUI. He got all counts either stayed or dropped all together. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone that has any similar needs. Thank you Ryan

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Ryan Harlan Birss's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Mannix

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer cases I can't take due to scheduling conflicts or jurisdiction to this attorney. He has the rare qualities of being both good and likeable. I am also co-counsel with him on a case and I am impressed at his insight."

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Eric Berg

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ryan Birss is a very hard working dedicated advocate for our clients. His easy going, confident and mature nature helps him to deal with complex issues. His poise allows him to excel. He has won many motions and has gotten many prosecutions against our clients dismissed, including cases involving drunk driving, drugs and marijuana issues. He always does the legal research necessary to make persuasive arguments for his cases. I have enjoyed having Ryan as a lead attorney in our firm. Eric Alan Berg. 9/27/2018"

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Samuel Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan thinks quickly and is never rattled by surprises. He eloquently orates creative solutions to problems. Most importantly, he knows how to simplify complex issues and win."

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Nicole Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan is a thoughtful, brilliant, kind and thorough attorney. I have worked with him for over a year, and I'm proud to call him my friend. If I had a friend who needed a criminal defense attorney, I would send them to Ryan with no reservations."

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Michael Fannon

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is one of the best young attorneys I have met in many years. He uses his intelligence and experience to help clients resolve criminal matters to their satisfaction. I highly recommend Ryan."

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Eric Berg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Smith

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Samuel Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, Ryan H. Birss Attorney at Law

2015 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Eric Alan Berg & Associates Inc.

2014 - 2015

Clerk, Solano County Public Defender

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2013

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Univ of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2014

Hastings Law Journal Alito's Way: Application of Justice Alito's Concurring Opinion in United States v. Jones to Cell Phone Location Data

Languages

English

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