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Ryan Akio English
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Biography
Ryan English has focused his law career on criminal defense since the time he began law school. As an intern at the King County Department of Public Defense, he regularly appeared in court on behalf of his clients, which was when he began delivering favorable results. He continued working as a public defender until he began his career in the private practice.
Ryan took his first case to trial in his third year of law school (as a licensed Rule 9 intern), which was resolved at the end of all proceedings with no convictions for his client. One year later as a newly licensed attorney, his first jury trial resolved with a 30-minute not guilty verdict. He has continued to aggressively and effectively fight for his clients’ rights, ranging from the trial to appellate level. He has overturned convictions on appeal, won many jury trials and criminal motions at the trial level, and helped individuals in administrative proceedings regarding a variety of issues.
Ryan's career really began to take off once he began his own practice. His philosophy is take a relatively small and manageable caseload, and give every single client the individualized attention they deserve and pay for. Currently, Ryan focuses his practice areas in criminal appeals, criminal defense, and personal injury.
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Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
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Ryan English
203 4th Ave E Suite 306, Olympia, WA, 98501
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Posted by Kennady | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing Lawyer
I contacted Ryan after receiving a DUI. I was very upset and overwhelmed as I had never been in trouble before. Ryan was very reassuring and calmed me down. He was confident that he could possibly get my charges dismissed and that is exactly what he did. I am so thankful and highly recommend him if y...
Posted by Kelly | May 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great job Ryan
Review for Lawyer Ryan English: I had the pleasure of working with Lawyer Ryan English on multiple cases, and I must say that his professionalism and dedication truly stood out. Ryan's work was not only reasonably priced but also went above and beyond my expectations. His approach instilled confid...
Posted by Jack | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding Ticket
Ryan English was hired to handle a ticket I received in the Olympia area, and did an excellent job getting the ticket dismissed. The whole process was seamless to the end very professional. I highly recommend Ryan.
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
This was my first time getting in trouble with the law and Ryan did an amazing job at explaining what was going to happen, and what the best outcome could be. He got my DUI moved down to a Negligent Driving and got me the cheapest fine possible. You can tell he is passionate about what he does, I wou...
Posted by Eugene | December 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
CDL
I had a speeding ticket, it's not good for my CDL. Ryan and his team did a good job to keep the s clean record . I recommend it.
Ryan Akio English's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked alongside Ryan in court and have had the opportunity to watch him defend his clients in a respectful and zealous manner. Ryan is knowledgeable about the field of criminal law and is someone I would highly recommend to those who have been charged with a crime."
"Ryan cares and fights for his clients. He truly wants the best outcome for each of them. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of watching Mr. English in action. He is extremely well versed in the law and does an exceptional job of crafting arguments and representing his clients. I highly recommend Mr. English."
"One of my go-to’s when I need clarification on a matter."
"If you are facing any criminal law issue, at any level, Ryan English is the attorney that you need. I've had the distinct pleasure of knowing Ryan for about 5 years now, and I can say with the utmost confidence that Ryan is an incredible attorney with amazing skills that are matched by the level of care and attention that he gives every client, in every case. I wholeheartedly endorse Ryan English as an incredible attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 10 Under 40 Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2021
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2018
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Sound Law, PLLC
2017 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Callahan Law
2016 - 2017
Associate, Longview Defenders
2015 - 2016
Public Defender, Department of Public Defense| King County Associated Counsel for the Accused Division
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Anchorage Superior Court | Honorable Judge Gregory Miller
Associations
2018 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Cowlitz County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Savelle
Misdemeanor resolution, credit for time served, no probation
Education
2016
Seattle University
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
CLE
Criminal Trial, everything you need to know
2019
Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know
Ethical Considerations for a Civil Jury Trial