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Ryan John Dieken
also known as R.J. Dieken, Deke Dieken
About Ryan
Biography
I drove heavy haul trucks for 14 years, A few years before i knew my back was going to go out I started keeping receipts of all the Law Study I did on my own time by recording and posting part of my studies to a podcast...which really took off.
Some Folx told me i could outwork the Law School entrance exam...I did, and scored in the 92.5%. (That's vs. people who already have at least three years of college). Not bad for a dude who was told he was "learning disabled."
Next, I applied to every school in a location that i thought i would enjoy riding my motorcycle (I drove in every state except Alaska, so i know where the best spots are). That ended up scoring me a Full Tuition Scholarship to Penn State Law, where I helped the Students AND professors understand how the real world works...in exchange for not paying $53,000/Yr. Having Started law school in 2020, the fact i had a radio broadcast voice quickly made me a class favorite. It probably helped that i had a tool kit and helped kids fix their vehicles, helped them find free suits.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
38%
4 years | 100 cases
DUI and DWI
21%
23 years | 10 cases
Mediation
11%
2 years
White Collar Crime
10%
3 years | 1 case
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-350 per hour
Pro bono
15 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Montana for 2 years
State: Montana
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ryan John Dieken
Glendive, MT
Law Offices of Ryan John Dieken
4211 King Ave E, Billings, MT, 59101
RJ Dieken
Box 310, Hardin, MT, 59034
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Ryan John Dieken's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2024 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Rude.
He was very rude and condescending. Additionally he went on about things that were mentions but irrelevant to my questions. Non of my main questions were answered so it wasn’t worth my time. Please disregard his response, I asked about an issue regarding frivolous allegations of harassment. Parkin...
Ryan Dieken
Replied last November 02, 2024I actually reported this person as a troll, and their question was down within 1 minute of my report. In order to recover for an emotional distress claim you have to have an actual money damages claim that a court will accept. Also if the cops had a valid reason to issue a citation it's not harassment, it's business as usual, and the former prosecutor wearing a robe (aka judge) is unlikely to take your side. This NON-client wanted to start a pissing match over 5 year old emotional distress related to a parking dispute with a major university. It was later revealed that this person had already disputed their issue and won the dispute through their bank. Thus there are no damages to recover. I essentially told them they would have severe difficulty finding a lawyer...which is true... I then gave them a general outline of their chances of winning, how much it would cost for them to win, and how much they could expect to recover in the unlikely event of a winning case. Might I have been a bit rude? Yup, I treated this person the same as a Defendant who thinks they can get out of a DUI because the cop wasn't wearing a hat. You get what you pay for. I did actually tell them that there are a few lawyers around who would be happy to take their money, listen to their anger and do nothing--I think that's remarkably kind on my end all things said.
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2024 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Rude.
He was very rude and condescending. Additionally he went on about things that were mentions but irrelevant to my questions. Non of my main questions were answered so it wasn’t worth my time. Please disregard his response, I asked about an issue regarding frivolous allegations of harassment. Parkin...
Ryan Dieken
Replied last November 02, 2024I actually reported this person as a troll, and their question was down within 1 minute of my report. In order to recover for an emotional distress claim you have to have an actual money damages claim that a court will accept. Also if the cops had a valid reason to issue a citation it's not harassment, it's business as usual, and the former prosecutor wearing a robe (aka judge) is unlikely to take your side. This NON-client wanted to start a pissing match over 5 year old emotional distress related to a parking dispute with a major university. It was later revealed that this person had already disputed their issue and won the dispute through their bank. Thus there are no damages to recover. I essentially told them they would have severe difficulty finding a lawyer...which is true... I then gave them a general outline of their chances of winning, how much it would cost for them to win, and how much they could expect to recover in the unlikely event of a winning case. Might I have been a bit rude? Yup, I treated this person the same as a Defendant who thinks they can get out of a DUI because the cop wasn't wearing a hat. You get what you pay for. I did actually tell them that there are a few lawyers around who would be happy to take their money, listen to their anger and do nothing--I think that's remarkably kind on my end all things said.
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Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Advanced Concentration in Criminal Law, Pennsylvania State Law
2023
Concentration in Civil Rights Law, Penn State Law
2023
Concentration in Constitutional law, Penn State Law
2023
Concentration in Mediation and Arbitration, Penn State Law
2023
Doctoral concentration in Litigation and Trial Advocacy, The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law
2023
Recognition of dedication to public Interest law., The Pennsylvania State University at University Park
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Public Defender, Public Defender
Associations
2024 - Present
Montana Mediation AssocationCertified Mediator
2022 - Present
Montana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2017 - Present
Supreme Court Decision Syllabus PodcastFounder, Host, Of Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Various
Fix it before it gets bad.
Anti Human trafficking
Justice
LGBTQ friend miscalculated end of ARD date before confronting religious bigots
NOT GUILTY
Bullshit Pot DUI Thrown out by an Outraged Judge
NOT GUILTY
Assisted Public Defender with double murder/insanity trial.
guilty.
Prisoners Rights
I got about 100 "Bathing Suit" pictures of pretty girls into the jail.
Education
2023
Pennsylvania State University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2022
ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCE
70+ Audio Recordings of Supreme Court Decisions
2021
ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCE
70+ Audio Recordings of Supreme Court Decisions
2020
ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCE
70+ Audio Recordings of Supreme Court Decision summaries
2019
ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCE
70+ Audio Recordings of Supreme Court Decision summaries
2018
ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCE
70+ Audio Recordings of Supreme Court Decisions
2017
ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCE
70+ Audio Recordings of Supreme Court Decisions
Publications
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is an extrajursidictional mean when add ed to current charges
03 Apr 2026
Q&A
So I can't drive a motor vehicle that I'm operating for my personal own use on these highways
29 Mar 2026
Q&A
Can a complaint still be put on a person off a property which the accident occurred ?
18 Jul 2025