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Ryan Sweet
also known as Law Firm of Ryan Sweet, PLLC, Ryan Sweet - Esquire
About Ryan
Biography
Over a decade of legal experience! Make the smart move and hire a former active duty Army Defense Judge Advocate, former Army Prosecutor, and former Army Magistrate (reviewing evidence, making probable cause search/seizure determinations, judging hearings and determinations on pre-trial confinement, etc.) and Administrative Law Attorney and combat veteran! Litigation is what I do, and negotiations, and interpreting laws are part of that.
Exceptional and passionate representation and defense of Service members in all areas of Military Law and Criminal Defense, including Veterans Disability Claims, Court Martial, Involuntary Separations, Reduction in Rank, Reprimands, Tab Revocations, Relief for Cause, and any other Administrative punishments. I can help you with allegations of criminal misconduct involving sex crimes, assaults, robbery, theft, forgery, alcohol and drug related incidents, AWOL and FTR and missing movement, adultery, conduct unbecoming, and other UCMJ violations.
Need to file disability, in trouble, charged with crimes or being separated, or need Military legal help? Having a dispute with employer? Need contracts reviewed? Call for a free consultation.
I'm an experienced and aggressive attorney, accustomed to intensity and high pressure. I have defended many serious felonies such as allegations of rape, larceny, burglary, sale of stolen property, assault with a weapon, AWOL, drugs, etc. (many of my clients have faced life or well over a hundred years in prison), getting favorable results, including getting cases and charges dismissed, findings of Not Guilty, partial acquittals, saving careers, saving multi-million dollar retirements, saving million dollar medical retirements, etc. I have argued and won many motions before the court, and successfully convinced the Judge to reduce the maximum sentence in one case by over 90 years due to prosecution over-charging, at trial! I've negotiated extremely favorable deals for my clients, about half of which included no federal conviction. I've gotten Soldiers facing separation retained, and literally saved careers and rank for many Soldiers facing Administrative Separation or Reduction in Rank. I even talked to the General and had a wrongfully separated Soldier brought back onto active duty and transferred to a better assignment!
After 7 years of Army experience, several combat deployments, and over a decade of legal experience in various areas of law including Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Civil Law, International Law, Operational Law, Family Law, and Securities Law, I am ready to fight for you and work with you. I have many years of customer service experience, having previously been an elite stock broker and financial advisor for millionaire clients. I previously held my Series 7 and several other financial and insurance licenses. I am a straight shooter, with the highest level of integrity and honesty. I'll tell you how it really is and not sugar coat it. My goal is to zealously represent my clients at every stage of the process, with an eye to a realistic and positive outcome.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 50-300 per hour
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
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Licensed in Colorado for 22 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2003
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Ryan Sweet's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An amazing attorney and human being!
After receiving weak advice from another defense attorney, I contacted Ryan, and I'm so happy I did. His level of involvement was superb, his legal knowledge outstanding, and his advice made all the difference in my retiring honorably at my highest grade. Ryan was prompt and clear with email and ph...
Posted by Jose | October 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A great lawyer and person who does more than his job
If you feel that you have had an injustice or require equitable support during a difficult time in your military or personal career for any reason, Ryan is the attorney to select. His cost is fair and will work with you regardless of your financial situation. I had met him while he was defending ...
Ryan Sweet
Replied last November 10, 2015It was a privilege to serve a fellow Soldier. I'm honored to have had such a positive impact in your life. I'm happy things turned out as well as they did and in the big picture you were able to win and secure the positive results you did.
Posted by Simpson | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Never leave a fallen Comrade
As a Serviceman, in time of loss and confusion, on the battlefield or off, it is necessary to have strong people around oneself. Ryan Sweet is the kind of guy you want in your corner. He once reminded me of what I am, to internalize it. He kept me alive. I am thankful for his presence in that time...
Ryan Sweet
Replied last November 10, 2015It is and was a privilege to serve a fellow brother in arms. I'm proud of your service and ability to endure the worst the prosecutors could throw at you.
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2014
very helpful and dedicated
Very knowledgeable and very quick to respond to any case. About a year ago I went through a case of being wrongly accused and was very surprised by the dedication and help provided to me by Capt. Sweet.
Ryan Sweet
Replied last April 23, 2016Thank you! It was an honor to serve you.
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2014
Very dedicated
"As a Special Forces Captain, I was wrongly accused of crimes and the Army wanted to strip me of my professional medical license, my Special Forces Tab, and end my career. Ryan worked extremely hard for me and through his diligence we won! It was all thrown out. I kept my license, my Tab, and my c...
Ryan Sweet
Replied last June 24, 2014This is one of many examples of the over-reaching and oppressive use of the UCMJ and Regulations against Service members who are wrongly accused. This Special Forces officer found himself on the receiving end of false allegations which could have cost him severely. He had a lot riding on the outcome (his professional license, career, and SF tab). With my hard work he won the entire case and walked away from this, able to continue to work in SF and serve his nation. Congratulations and thank you for your service brother!
Ryan Sweet's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."
"I endorse Ryan. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Ryan is a dedicated and intelligent attorney. His passion for his clients results in real results and I have referred cases to him knowing that he will take care of the client. Ryan is also a man of integrity. Highly recommended."
"I emphatically endorse Ryan without any reservation. He is among the small group of attorneys I hold in the highest regard. Well known for his tenacity, courtroom presence, and intelligence, Ryan will serve any client well."
"I strongly endorse Ryan Sweet. I have known Ryan for eight years, having first met him while attending the Judge Advocate course. Ryan has a great depth of understanding and experience in military law and has distinguished himself as an exceptional attorney. He is very hard working and has a reputation as an extremely zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I've known Ryan for almost 20 years and he is a very skilled trial attorney who represents his clients with honesty, vigor and the utmost professionalism. Ryan has been an excellent trial attorney for years now having obtained a countless number of acquittals for those falsely accused by the Government."
"Ryan has great moral character and is an extremely competent attorney. Ryan's resume speaks for itself... but it does not tell you about his most important trait - zealous advocacy. He is a very experienced and aggressive attorney who handles high pressure situations with ease. Ryan is an attorney who will not back down from a challenge and is a take charge person and attorney. I endorse him."
"Attorney Sweet provides detailed answers to Avvo questions that demonstrate his mastery of the law, often in obscure areas, his ability to explain, and his commitment to the community. Clearly, he is a top notch lawyer at the top of his game."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is honorable, knowledgeable and well respected in the legal community. You can trust him to protect your constitutional rights."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Ryan Sweet. I served with Ryan in the military for several years. His tenacity and legal skills far outpaced his peers. I had the opportunity to discuss case law and strategy on multiple occasions and can honestly say that Ryan is on top of his game. Nothing but positive things to say about Ryan."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sweet consistently provides sound legal advice and demonstrates a high level of skill in his field."
"Personally, I highly recommend Mr. Sweet as a Criminal Defense Attorney and seasoned litigator. I had the privilege of serving and staying in contact with Ryan over multiple duty assignments, both deployed (as a Special Forces Judge Advocate) and CONUS since 2006. He excelled in the most challenging Judge Advocate assignments. Ryan is competent, tenacious, and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. He served honorably and left the service for all the right reasons, namely because he has a passion for Criminal Defense work and more importantly compassion for those whom he represents. Ryan's prior service in the Judge Advocate General's Corps provides him with unique perspective, credibility, and superior knowledge of the Military Justice and Adverse Administrative processes. If you are looking for a hardworking, caring, accessible advocate, Ryan is it."
"While I have not had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sweet, I have seen his answers in this forum and am impressed by his knowledge and insight. I would recommend him to my friends, particularly those in the military."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sweet is a skilled and respected member of the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I do not know him personally (we have never met) but I have had multiple occasions to read Mr. Sweet's responses to questions on Avvo and he never fails to impress with his level of knowledge, degree of compassion and rock solid advise. I cannot recall an instance where I disagreed with his advise, but I can recall one where his analysis actually changed my own thought process. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Sweet to anyone in need of his services."
"I met Captain Sweet in Iraq in 2008, tried a case with him in 2011, worked with him on post-trial matters over the next two years, and am familiar with his reputation. I never met a more dedicated attorney in my life. His devotion to his clients and their cases is best described as "fanatical." He fights hard and never quits."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Honorable Discharge - US Army Reserves, US Army IR Reserves
2013
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army
2013
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
2013
Senior Military Justice Practitioner (Litigator), US Army
2013
Honorable Discharge - US Army, US Army
2012
Expert Qualification - M9 pistol, US Army
2012
Meritorious Unit Commendation, US Army
2011
Iraqi Campaign Medal, US Army
2011
Expert Qualification - M4 Rifle, US Army
2011
Overseas Service Ribbon, US Army
2011
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
2011
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
2011
Meritorious Unit Commendation, US Army
2010
Iraqi Campaign Medal, US Army
2010
Expert Qualification - M4 Rifle, US Army
2010
Netherland Airborne Jump Wings, Netherland Military
2009
Meritorious Unit Commendation, US Army
2009
Army Commendation Medal, US Army
2008
Bronze Star Medal, US Army
2008
Overseas Service Ribbon, US Army
2008
Iraqi Campaign Medal, US Army
2007
Airborne Jump Wings, US Army
2007
Air Assault Wings, US Army
2007
Army Achievement Medal, US Army
2006
Army Service Ribbon, US Army
2006
National Defense Service Medal, US Army
2006
Global War on Terrorism Medal, US Army
2002
Series 65 (Financial Advisor) license, NASD
2002
Juris Doctor, Denver Law School
2001
Innovative Idea Award, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
1999
Series 7 (Stock Broker) license, NASD
1999
Series 63 (Stock broker) license, NASD
1999
Best Customer Service (Team Award), Charles Schwab & Co, Inc.
1996
Cum Laude Honors Graduate, Albion College
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Military and Criminal Defense Trial Attorney, Law Firm of Ryan Sweet, PLLC
2006 - 2013
Judge Advocate, United States Army
2003 - 2006
Civilian Attorney, General Practice
Associations
2008 - Present
National Rifle AssociationLifetime Member
2010 - 2015
American LegionMember
2009 - 2015
Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFWMember
Education
2006
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Certificate of Completion
2002
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Albion College
BA - Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude honors)
1996
The Philadelphia Center (non-traditional experiential classroom and internship education)
Certificate of Completion
1995
University of Stirling, Scotland
Certificate of Completion
1993
Lansing Community College
Certificate of Completion with 4.0 GPA
Speaking Engagements
2013
Trial Defense training event, JBLM
Court Martial Sentencing Tactics
2012
Trial Defense Annual Conference
Military Law Administrative Separations Best Practices
2011
Trial Defense Seminar
Administrative Involuntary Separations
2011
HSC, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2011
D Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2011
D Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2011
C Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2011
C Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2011
B Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2011
B Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2011
A Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2011
A Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2010
HSC, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2010
D. Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2010
D Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2010
C Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2010
C Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2010
Battalion Commander, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2010
B Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2010
B Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2010
A Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2010
A Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
UCMJ legal briefing for Command Group
UCMJ legal briefing
2009
Senior leadership UCMJ legal briefing
UCMJ legal briefing
2009
D. Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
D Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2009
D Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
C Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2009
C Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
C Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
B Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2009
B Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
B Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
A Co. Command Group, 3BN, 5th Special Forces
Commander UCMJ and legal brief
2009
A Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2009
A Co, 3BN, 5th Special Forces Group Legal Brief
Pre-combat deployment legal briefing
2008
Several companies, 626 BSB, 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division Legal Briefing
Post – Combat Deployment Legal Briefing
2008
Several companies, 3-320 FA BN, 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division Legal Briefing
Post - Deployment Legal Briefing
2008
Several Companies, 3-187, 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2008
Several Companies 1-187, 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division Legal Brief
Post-combat deployment legal briefing
2008
21st BEB, 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division Legal Briefing
Post - Deployment Legal Briefing
2008
1-33, 3BCT, 101st Airborne Division Legal Briefing
Post - Deployment Legal Briefing
Publications
2013
Dept of Veterans Affairs
Veteran of the Day recognition
2008
US Army Public Affairs
Soldiers, sheikhs work together
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was medically discharged from Parris Island with a varicocele. It cause numbness in my abdomen and lower extremities.
25 Feb 2018
Q&A
Military NJP appeal
11 Feb 2018
Q&A
I am an ROTC grad and a 2LT, if I am involuntary separated will I be entitled to repay the government the scholarship amount?
25 Jan 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Military Court Martial Process (copyright Ryan Sweet)
09 Jul 2014
Legal Guide
Transfer GI Bill into student loans repayment (Copyright Ryan Sweet)
09 Jul 2014
Legal Guide
Article 15 Explained (copyright Ryan Sweet)
08 Jul 2014