Ryan C Witt

Ryan C Witt

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bremerton, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

400 Warren Ave, Suite 415, Bremerton, WA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Ryan formerly was a Deputy Prosecuting attorney in Kitsap and Pierce Counties. Now in private practice defense, Ryan has a unique ability to handle the simple charges up to the most complex defense cases.

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DUI and DWI 50%

Ryan has handled literally hundreds of cases for people charged with DUI in District, Superior and Federal Courts. Ryan understands the military consequences and other civil consequences of this charge, such as DOL sanctions.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 7 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Witt Law Group PS

400 Warren Ave, Suite 415, Bremerton, WA, 98337

Witt Law Group PS

204 Custer Way SW, Suite 107, Tumwater, WA, 98501

Witt Law Group PS

19793 Hamilton Court NE, Suite 101 B, Poulsbo, WA, 98370

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3698 NW Lowell Street, Suite C, Silverdale, WA, 98383

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Ryan C Witt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

5 star (66)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worth the hiring fee

Although it took a lengthy process, Ryan has worked closely with me and has been a kind, accommodating, and professional attorney. It was a great investment to hire him in the long run as it helped me move on from a major set back in my life. Now that my case is dismissed, which the result I was look...ing for, I am greatly astonished and satisfied with his work. Ryan is amazing

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional, Terrible Communication, Emotional

Ryan will act like your buddy at first like a good salesman does. Then, when contacting him later on he will get very upset and emotional about how he “has other cases” he is dealing with, totally devaluing the importance of your matter. He will miss your hearings and create an excuse every time. He ...will not follow through on duties that he says he will. Everything with him is rushed and last minute, very disorganized. As a business owner of multiple local businesses I understand how hectic a schedule can become but his attitude and demeanor became so bad toward the end that it was disgraceful to say the least. Unfortunately, I have dealt with multiple attorneys in my past and in comparison he was, by far; the hardest to deal with, rudest, angriest, and most incompetent. RUN! TAKE YOUR REPRESENTATION NEEDS ELSEWHERE!!!

Posted by Ron aishman | September 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Witty

Ryan stayed on task for 2 years to resolve my DUI case and kept me in the loop over that time ,he and his staff were Great and his retainer and fees very reasonable.

Posted by James | April 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consummate Proffesional

Ryan was already highly recommended from a friend who works in the law sector. Ryan and his team were easily accessible during the whole process, ( holidays and after hours) After a short evaluation of the case, Ryan and the team developed a game plan, and executed on that plan with better than exp...ected results. The only reason I gave a 5 star rating for Witt Law is, because they didn't give an option for 6!

Posted by Jefffey | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helpful

Very helpful. It took a long time but he was patient and on top of everything. Knows what he's about. Explained everything to me in detail so I would not be confused.

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Ryan C Witt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Kesling

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is reachable and relatable. He cares about doing right by his clients. I am confident in referring my clients who have criminal law matters to Ryan."

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Gina Buskirk

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Witt as a co-worker (prosecutor) and as opposing counsel. He takes the time to review each of his cases in detail and works hard to provide individualized attention (both personally and in the courtroom) to each of his cases. I would not hesitate to consult Ryan on a variety of legal issues."

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Michael Berens

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a standout advocate and a great choice as an attorney for anyone facing criminal proceedings or seeking damages for an injury."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ryan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Cynthia Macklin

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on several matters with Ryan so I have first hand knowledge of his skills as an attorney. I know him to be highly competent and is well-respected in the community. Ryan provides his clients with compassionate, yet aggressive and strong representation. I highly recommend him and if you are in need of a strong, competent attorney, you should retain Ryan Witt!"

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Timothy Reichwald

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Other

"Ryan and his firm have a proven track record of zealously representing their clients and obtaining outstanding results. If my freedom were at stake, there's no lawyer or firm I'd rather have represent me."

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Susan Caulkins

General practice lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan Witt displays good command of the law, engenders the confidence of his clients, presents a professional demeanor to the Court, and holds the respect of his peers. The bottom line is that Ryan Witt is a very good lawyer."

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Jennifer Andrews

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Horton

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is an exceptional lawyer. I have worked with him on a case and relied on his expertise. I frequently refer clients to him as I know he will do a good job for them."

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Jennifer Witt

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is very professional and thorough. I would highly recommend him for any criminal defense matter."

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Elizabeth Padula

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan is a very good attorney. He is diligent in answering calls and a pleasure to work with. I refer all my Kitsap County cases to Ryan and his firm. I would not hesitate to hire Ryan because the work I have seen him do is exceptional. As I type this review, Ryan's AVVO rating is an 8.6. That rating is way too low! I know people with a rating of 10 and they are not as good as Ryan! Hire Ryan with confidence."

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Dan Samas

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever I receive inquiries for cases outside the geographic area my office covers, without hesitation I entrust them to Mr. Ryan Witt as I am certain that his clients receive the highest quality of representation with results. Based on his other attorney and client reviews, it is evident that both his peer group and clients also have a tremendous amount of respect for Mr. Ryan in the legal profession."

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Edward DeBray

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I went up against Ryan on a matter when I was a deputy prosecutor in Jefferson County. He doggedly went after information in the case which leveraged a dismissal of a serious charge against his client. I consider him to be an excellent practitioner."

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Matthew Clucas

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an excellent attorney. I never hesitate to send clients to him."

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Stephanie Olsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great Attorney!!! Very professionaI. If I needed an attorney, I would trust Ryan Witt."

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Miklos Pusztai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an experienced and knowledgable attorney who has been effectively representing clients in western Washington for years. He is a skilled trial attorney who aggressively represents his clients."

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Michael Altman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Witt does amazing work for his clients in cases ranging from speeding tickets to serious felony offenses. As the "Traffic Infraction King of Kitsap County" he has gotten hundreds of speeding tickets dismissed for many, many clients...and a law partner. At one point I was going to buy a radar/laser detector for my car, instead, I became law partners with Ryan C. Witt."

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Kenlynn Gallinger

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Christian Ray

Personal injury lawyer

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Gina Buskirk

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Dennis Twichel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Berens

Unknown lawyer

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Dan Samas

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Miklos Pusztai

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Altman

Personal injury lawyer

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Stan Glisson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2023

Best Attorney, Best of Westsound Readers Poll

2020

Best Attorney, Best of Kitsap

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Forty Under Forty, Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal

2012

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2011

1st Place A Division, Kitsap County Hockey Association

2010

2nd place relay team, 2010 Ellensburg Triathalon

2010

1st Place Adult A League, Kitsap County Hockey Association

2010

Best Legal, Crown Town Local Business Awards

2010

Who's Who, Who's Who of Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs

2009

2nd Place, Las Vegas Hockey Classic

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Witt Law Group PS

2012 - Present

Arbitrator, Kitsap County Superior Court

2006 - Present

Judge Pro Tem., Bremerton Municipal Court

2006 - Present

Judge Pro Tem., Kitsap County District Court

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Altman & Witt, Inc., P.S.

2004 - 2014

Principal, Glisson, Witt & Altman

2002 - 2004

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1999 - 2001

Legal Intern, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Suquamish Tribal Court Bar Association

member

2012 - Present

Bremerton Municipal Court Practice and Procedure Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Kitsap Defense Association

Member

2008 - Present

Kitsap County Hockey Association

2003 - Present

Bremerton Municipal Court Practice and Procedure Committee

Member

2002 - Present

Kitsap County District Court Practice and Procedure Committee

Member

2001 - Present

Kitsap County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2008

Kitsap County Bar Association

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Washington v. C.K.

Dismissed

City of Poulsbo v. John Doe

Dismissed / DOL action Dismissed

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Education

2001

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Colorado State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Marijuana Forum - Olympic College

Application of Washington's New Marijuana Law

2013

Case Management for Chiropractors

MCLE for Chiropractors

2012

Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Sponsored Event Juveniles and the Justice System - What every parent should know

2011

2009

Legal Tips with Attorney Ryan Witt

How to Conduct Yourself When Encountering Law Enforcement

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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