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Ryan Bedford
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Biography
Ryan is licensed in Washington and California. Call him at for business, estate planning, elder law, special education, and Social Security Disability services in the communities of Thurston and Lewis Counties.
Ryan has provided support services through education agencies since 2009 and currently partners with the Chehalis School District a couple days each week to serve residents at Green Hill Academic School, Washington State’s maximum security juvenile justice facility. Ryan has been invited to speak on the topics of at-risk youth, disabilities, and special education. Having been employed by the legislatures of three states, Ryan is also a capable advocate on issues of public policy.
Mr. Bedford is a member of the Washington Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust section, and Elder Law Section. He serves on the Committee of the State Bar’s Young Lawyers’ Section. Ryan is also a member of the Thurston County Bar Association and assists with the leadership of the Young Lawyer’s Section where he facilitates discussions between mentor attorneys and new lawyers. He earned his J.D. degree from Oak Brook College of Law.
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Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ryan Bedford
1800 Cooper Point Rd SW Ste 3, Olympia, WA, 98502-1179
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Ryan Bedford's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Proceed with extreme caution!
Felt scammed by Ryan - quoted cost for services of $800, billed $2000. Poor communication, no disclosure of added costs, poor work product that wasn't proofread. Proceed with extreme caution!
Posted by Karl | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Real Estate Contract and Employee Situation
Ryan provided excellent help reviewing a real estate contract. He also gave us advice with an employee situation we had concerns with. We will call again when the need arises!
Posted by Denise | April 18, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Amazing individual
Ryan knows his business and is very knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects. He cares about people and it comes across in the way he interacts with you. I think any person who hired Ryan would be pleased with him. He's not one of those, 'in your face' attorneys with a big ego to match. He just ...
Posted by Pam | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Caring and Professional
Ryan is one of the most caring attorney's I have ever met. He will go the extra mile even if he hasn't been asked to. He is thorough, knowledgeable, professional, yet very personable and empathetic. And he comes to me when I need him. I have recommended him to my family members who have been more...
Posted by Michael | April 11, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
An actual honest and caring attorney!!
If you are looking for someone who actually cares about you, your family and your case, Ryan is the guy. This is a family man who wants the best for his clients. His motto is "Leave a legacy of love", which I think says it all. I can't recommend him high enough!
Ryan Bedford's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ryan’s a valued member of our legal community, and his thoughtfulness, diligence, and calm demeanor is appreciated in his client and attorney relationships."
Nicholas Milner
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Volunteer Appreciation Award, OBEE Credit Union
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Bedford Law Office
2012 - Present
Education Advocate, Chehails School District
2009 - 2012
Education Advocate and Career Training Specialist, Education Service District 113
Associations
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate & Trust SectionMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationYoung Lawyer Committee Member
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Public Policy Consulting
Bill in progress
Business Transitions for Medicaid Planning
Successful Transfer and Approval
Firearm Rights Restoration
Successful Restoration of Firearm Rights
Unlawful Detainer
Successful Eviction
Washington v. WEA
Successful Ruling
Education
2004
Oak Brook College of Law
Juris Doctorate
Speaking Engagements
2016
Institutional Education Conference
Education Advocacy
2016
IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop
Special Education
2015
Institutional Education Administrators Spring Quarterly Training
Education Advocacy - Equipping Students to Advocate at the Legislature
Publications
2011
Washington State Senator Bob Morton
The Salmon Report - 2011
2009
Washington State Senator Bob Morton
The Salmon Report - 2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Hi, can my 16 year old daughter be adopted by her step-dad?
16 Aug 2016
Q&A
Can a Canadian, living in Canada inherit US property?
26 May 2016
Q&A
What kind of licenses are needed in Washington state to perform tattoo removal?
29 Apr 2016