Ryan was admitted to the legal profession in 2016, following graduation with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Criminology at Deakin University. He also holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Ryan is our Geelong Office’s managing lawyer and a skilled and experienced advocate.
Following his admission, Ryan practised for years in a busy regional criminal law firm, representing clients from various backgrounds and appearing almost daily in the Victorian courts.
Ryan is a criminal law specialist, accredited by the law institute of Victoria.
With constant exposure to the dynamic and fast-paced Court system, Ryan has a sharp eye for detail and is adept at handling unexpected or challenging situations and is always honing his skills as a criminal lawyer and advocate.
Ryan has handled many permutations of criminal law, including serious matters listed in the indictable stream and virtually all hearings in the Magistrates’ Court, ranging from contested bail applications, pleas of guilty, contested hearings, contest mentions and intervention orders.
With many years of experience practising exclusively in criminal law, Ryan is an exceptional advocate and takes pride in his ability to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients every time.