Law Offices of David C. Ryder, P.S.100 2nd Ave. S.Suite 210Edmonds, WA, 98020-3590United States (425) 776-1985 (425) 673-1884

David Clay Ryder

also known as David C. Ryder

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Edmonds, WA
Licensed for 40 years

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About David

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

Litigation: 90%
Civil litigation and creative dispute resolution for Puget Sound Energy and other corporate/individual clients involving money disputes.
43 years
Personal injury: 5%
Representation of plaintiffs with significant bodily injury in motor vehicle accident cases, pedestrian accident cases, falls, and insurance disputes.
40 years
General practice: 3%
Practical and experienced litigation/consultation to businesses - both large and small.
40 years
Criminal defense: 2%
Practice limited to misdemeanor defense only, including DUI, Marijuana, Assault 4, MIP/MIC, and major traffic offenses.
40 years

Languages spoken

English

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Law Offices of David C. Ryder, P.S.

100 2nd Ave. S.
Suite 210
Edmonds, WA, 98020-3590

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State	Status	Acquired	Updated
WA	Active	1982	05/07/2022

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Law Offices of David C. Ryder, P.S.	1983 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
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

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Washington	Juris Doctor	1981
Brown University	Bachelors	1977

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
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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Review David Clay Ryder

Best DUI Defense Attorney

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Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2017

I met with several defense attorneys from an online search after being charged with a DUI, all of which were qualified and personable. But David was referred to me through a family attorney and I immediately knew once meeting with him that he would be the best fit to represent me. He instilled the most confidence in me, gave me an honest expectation for the outcome, and eased my mind regarding this case so that I could go about my daily life in between the legal proceedings. Between David and his legal partner Nat we were able to win my DOL case, and reduce the DUI charge to Negligent Driving in the 2nd Degree with no jail time and only 1 day of work crew. Even better, the Negligent Driving charge was given a deferred sentencing and after 2 years of compliance with the court's requests, the pending charges will be dismissed. David provided me with exceptional legal representation, won me an outcome that far exceeded my expectations, and assured me throughout the process that all legal defense actions were being taken so that I could continue to be productive and live my normal life. Thanks to David I not only have a record in good-standing, but I have hope and access to the future I dream and work towards daily.