Atty. Deborah Ryan

Atty. Deborah Ryan

Deborah Ryan is a lawyer practicing admiralty / maritime, criminal defense, litigation. Deborah has been licensed for 63 years.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 63 Years Experience 63 year
Call (240) 763-0237

Profile Summary

About Deborah Ryan at a glance

Deborah Ryan is a criminal defense, litigation, and maritime attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in New York (1963). Serves clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Deborah Ryan is a lawyer practicing admiralty / maritime, criminal defense, litigation
  • Deborah has been licensed for 63 years
  • Deborah practices in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ryan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Ryan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Deborah Ryan is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chevy Chase are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Deborah Ryan

Where is Deborah Ryan's law office located?
Deborah Ryan's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ryan handle?
Deborah Ryan focuses on criminal defense, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Deborah Ryan practiced law?
Deborah Ryan has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
How can I contact Deborah Ryan for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1963

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