Ryan Akio English

Ryan Akio English

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

203 4th Ave E Suite 306, Olympia, WA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I have defended countless charges, ranging from misdemeanor to felony. I have a stellar trial record.

11 years

50%
Appeals 25%

Convictions change lives. There's nothing more rewarding than helping overturn erroneous convictions.

11 years

25%
Personal Injury 15%

I have the resources to get you the highest settlement you are entitled to.

15%
DUI and DWI 10%

I am experienced defending DUIs in multiple counties throughout the Puget Sound.

11 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 9 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ryan English

203 4th Ave E Suite 306, Olympia, WA, 98501

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Ryan Akio English's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent DUI lawyer

Ryan was great! He got my DUI charge reduced to a reckless driving and we WON the DOL hearing!! Wohoo thanks a lot Ryan!

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend & Trust!

After being charged with my first ever DUI, there was an overwhelming pressure to find an attorney that would best represent my case. After speaking with several firms, I instantly knew Mr. English with Callahan Law would represent my best interests and fight hard for me. His straight to the point, g...o-getter persona made me feel comfortable in knowing that he was passionate about his role representing me as a client and fighting for my best outcome. This was all true with a successful win of a drastically reduced sentence with minimal penalties. I would definitely recommend Mr. English of Callahan Law and I don't believe I would have had the same outcome without their expertise!

Posted by Guzman | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A+++

Ryan was hired for my DUI case. I appeared in court twice and my case was closed with the outcome better then I ever expected. Not only was my family and I able to quickly put this in our past but we had the opportunity to work with a reliable, intelligent and personable lawyer. We highly reccomend t...hat you trust in Ryan for whatever your case may be.

Posted by Joseph | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Not just a lawyer but friend

It's been almost two years since I was introduced to Ryan little did I know that he was about to give me something very special that I took for granted it was called freedom. I was fortunate to be Ryan's first client to go to court after he passed the bar you would have never known he was new by the ...way dismantle everything anybody brought against me. I was being charged with 2 felonies he advised me not to take the plea deal that he could win this one and the way he talked I was sure he could I've kept in contact with Ryan he's still doing what he did for me he goes in he takes care of business and he get your freedom peace out my brother

Posted by Sara | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing

When I was arrested for my DUI, I thought my life was over. I have two jobs, and both of them depended on me having a valid driver's license. With the suspension looming over me, and trying to work an insanely busy summer season, it was all so much. With just one phone call, I knew my case was in go...od hands. Ryan took the stress off my shoulders so I could focus on continuing to work throughout the summer, and he knew exactly how to handle the case- in the end I received the best outcome I could have ever imagined (Negligence!), and with a valid driver's license to boot! Thanks to him, I'm still able to work my dream job and still have hopes of keeping my second job. I highly recommend Ryan and the firm he works for- Thank you again for all of your work!

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Ryan Akio English's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Blake Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan cares and fights for his clients. He truly wants the best outcome for each of them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Myles Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Corey Bradbury

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"One of my go-to’s when I need clarification on a matter."

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Ahmad Khalaf

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Christopher Taylor

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Brian Allen

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John Cyr

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Myles Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Blake Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corey Bradbury

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ahmad Khalaf

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Stephen Grant

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2017 - Present

Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Cowlitz County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Savelle

Misdemeanor resolution, credit for time served, no probation

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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

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