I am a solution-oriented attorney in my 34th year of practice. I balance my practice between work for a large corporate client (Puget Sound Energy) and individuals who are in need of counsel for their personal injury and criminal misdemeanor issues. As a sole practitioner, I can be an option for those who prefer high quality, personalized service.
I am Ivy League educated (Brown University, 1977) and I attended the University of Washington Law School (Class of 1981). I have been in sole practice since 1983. For the first 20 years of my practice, I was located in downtown Seattle. In 2001, I relocated my office to downtown Edmonds.
Most of my clients are referrals from other satisfied clients and attorneys who trust me. I am accessible (I return all calls in the same day). My fee (whether a retainer, contingent fee, or hourly fee) is discussed openly and honestly from the outset.
If you find yourself in need of counsel, please feel free call or email my office. I am direct regarding my availability. If I am unable to take your case, I have a few referrals that may work for you.
Practice areas
Civil litigation and creative dispute resolution for Puget Sound Energy and other corporate/individual clients involving money disputes.
43 years
Representation of plaintiffs with significant bodily injury in motor vehicle accident cases, pedestrian accident cases, falls, and insurance disputes.
40 years
Practical and experienced litigation/consultation to businesses - both large and small.
40 years
Practice limited to misdemeanor defense only, including DUI, Marijuana, Assault 4, MIP/MIC, and major traffic offenses.
40 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1982 | 05/07/2022 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices of David C. Ryder, P.S. | 1983 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2001 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Peer Counselor | 1991 - Present |
Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 1986 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington | Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Brown University | Bachelors | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Washington State Bar Association | Client Satisfaction and Communication Skills | 2011 |
Washington State Bar Association | Managing your Practice to Maintain your Humanity | 2006 |
Washington State Bar Association | Advanced Client Communication Skills for Lawyers | 2005 |
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Nathaniel Wylie, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
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David is an exceptional lawyer who brings skill and experience developed over decades to every case he handles. His commitment to obtaining exceptional results for each and every client is the foundation of his well-earned reputation. I rely upon David's input and advice on the cases that I handle. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking a DUI attorney.
Aaron Wolff, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 17, 2016
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David is a fantastic attorney who achieves extraordinary results for his clients. I give David my highest endorsement.
Nathaniel Wylie, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David is an exceptional lawyer who brings skill and experience developed over decades to every case he handles. His commitment to obtaining exceptional results for each and every client is the foundation of his well-earned reputation. I rely upon David's input and advice on the cases that I handle. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking a DUI attorney.
Aaron Wolff, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is a fantastic attorney who achieves extraordinary results for his clients. I give David my highest endorsement.
David Crump, General practice Attorney on Mar 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David Ryder is a thoroughly competent lawyer. He has handled significant injury cases and obtained exceptional results. You can count on David to give your case his full effort and attention.
Tara Eubanks, Litigation Attorney on Mar 4, 2016
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David is a compassionate attorney who cares about his clients. He is also a tenacious and hard working advocate. I highly endorse him.
Brian Leonard, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 3, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Cunnane, General practice Attorney on Mar 3, 2016
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I have seen David's excellent work first hand. I know he has deep compassion for his clients. David is a lawyer's lawyer, a guy I would call to help me out of a jam.
Phillip Weinberg, Litigation Attorney on Sep 9, 2014
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I very highly endorse this lawyer. Dave Ryder has over 30 years of experience fighting for his clients’ rights. He is honest, ethical, compassionate and an astute, hard-working problem solver and a very, very tough litigator. David is highly skilled, talented and creative and very intelligent. He will fight relentlessly for your legal rights and knows his way around the courtroom, too. For trustworthy, creative and formidable legal representation, I could not recommend anyone better. Definitely a lawyer’s lawyer, and a great guy, too.
Sherri Anderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I can highly recommend David. I referred a client to him and he handled the matter with compassion and competence. The result was better than the client had thought possible.
Richard Wurdeman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse and recommend David Ryder without hesitation. He is experienced, hard-working, and skilled at obtaining practical results for his clients.
Raymond McFarland, Litigation Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
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I heartily endorse this lawyer. I have known David for over 30 years and have always admired him as a sharp, practical and ethical lawyer. I have referred many clients to him for various matters, ranging from DUI's to business issues, and all have been both satisfied with his services and impressed with his wise counsel, professional manner, and effective advocacy, both in and out of the courtroom. David is highly respected among those who know him and he is the one I turn to when I need to confer on a serious issue.
Donald Tesch, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Conley, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
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