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Ryan is a seasoned and successful trial attorney who practices almost exclusively in criminal defense. Ryan has secured verdicts of NOT GUILTY in cases with very serious charges ranging from Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Assaults, and felonies, as well as misdemeanor cases. Ryan has both the reputation for and the experience of trying difficult cases. His skill in trial allows him to come up with the best strategies for his clients, giving them the best opportunity to succeed. Ryan is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of legal specialization since 2021. This distinction is held by less than 1% of Texas Lawyers. Ryan has been named as one of the course directors for the "Defending those Accused of Sexual Offenses" CLE for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association. Ryan is on the board of the Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is active in the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Ryan has been named a SuperLawyer since 2022. D Magazine named Ryan to the Best Lawyers in 2023 and to the Best Lawyers Under 40 list in 2021. National Trial Lawyers Association also named Ryan “Top 40 under 40” in his practice in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. In addition to assisting clients defending against criminal allegations, Ryan handles cases involving Child Protective Services (CPS). Ryan is a skilled and aggressive attorney who can be a shrewd negotiator, but also a compassionate and insightful advisor. Ryan previously handled divorces and family law cases. While he no longer handles these types of cases, his experience makes him the perfect attorney to help anyone involved in any criminal allegations that arise during a divorce or may affect a client’s child custody issues. Ryan is an invaluable partner to work alongside your family law attorney building a coherent strategy for both the criminal and family law cases. Ryan Kreck graduated in 2008 from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Prior to law school, Ryan graduated from Baylor University in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. He was involved in mock trials both in college and law school, where he was recognized for his trial advocacy skills. He was also on the Debate and Model UN teams at Baylor University. Outside of work, Ryan is an avid hunter and contributes to his children’s extracurricular activities, ranging from Boy Scouts to gymnastics. Ryan himself is an Eagle Scout, he continues to use the confidence and character building he acquired throughout the process into his career and personal life.

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