Ryan Thomas Darby

Ryan Thomas Darby

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 16 years

Libel and slander Lawyer Practice Areas: Libel & Slander, Constitutional
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Libel and Slander 75%

Defending against defamation (slander or libel) lawsuits, filing anti-SLAAP motions, and free-speech law.

75%
Constitutional 25%

Advocating for clients' constitutional rights to free speech and religious freedom.

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Ryan Thomas Darby's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Libel & Slander

Posted by Tara | February 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander

"Creme de la creme"

Ryan Darby was a beacon of hope when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able to defend us from a frivolous defamation lawsuit, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself and the other party i...nvolved. He truly is the best of the best and the professional you want by your side during the stressful litigation journey. I am eternally grateful for his service and I hereby recommend Mr. Darby without reservation!

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Mark Spencer

Libel and slander lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Darby for four or five years. We have worked on several cases together. An excellent advocate for his clients. Obtains superior results."

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Douglas Borthwick

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mitchell Murray

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Darby as a Law Clerk and now as a colleague. Mr. Darby is a very talented attorney who cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting the most favorable results possible. If I have a client with a landlord-tenant matter, I refer them to Mr. Darby. I would highly endorse his services."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Riddell

Unknown lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Watts

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He's the lawyer other lawyers call when they need advice. On many occasions, I've consulted Ryan Darby on landlord-tenant disputes. He knows his stuff. In the ten years I've known him, he's always been professional, competent, and dedicated to his work. I can vouch for his superb writing ability as well as his forceful advocacy for his clients. In the San Diego area, there's literally no attorney I would recommend before Ryan Darby."

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Francis Pabst

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Friend

"Ryan is a good friend and a class act attorney. All of his clients are simply in the best of hands."

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Kelsey Brown

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Ryan Darby for almost 10 years. In those years I have know him as both a student and a fellow attorney. As a student Ryan was unparalleled in his understanding of the law and ability to apply it. As an attorney, Ryan has advocated successfully for his clients and is highly competent in representing their interests. I endorse Mr. Darby without reservation."

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Jeremy Evans

Election campaigns and political law lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a dear friend and colleague. He has the experience, knowledge, and professionalism that make up a great attorney. I have worked with Ryan on different boards and events. I would not hesitate to hire him."

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Victor Otten

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brigid Joyce

Litigation lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Darby. I am pleased to refer many San Diego landlord-tenant disputes, including unlawful detainers, to attorney Darby. He is extremely well-versed in residential and commercial landlord-tenant law, gets results for his clients, and is a very personable lawyer."

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Bobbie Ross

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan Darby is an extremely talented, intelligent, and motivated attorney. Any person who is able to be his client is lucky. His knowledge of the law and commitment to obtaining great results for his clients is second to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Education

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Chapman University School of Law

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University of California San Diego

Languages

English

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