Ryan J. Matthews

Ryan J. Matthews has built his legal career around protecting people facing serious criminal allegations in Massachusetts courts. His practice focuses on criminal defense, OUI/DUI matters, violent offenses, and personal injury cases. He represents individuals through investigations, trials, post-conviction proceedings, and other critical stages where strong legal advocacy can affect a person’s future and rights.

Ryan graduated from Detroit Catholic Central in 1995 before earning his Juris Doctor from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1999. He later earned his law degree from New England Law in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2002, graduating With Honors. During law school, he developed a strong interest in criminal defense litigation and constitutional protections.

Ryan began practicing law immediately after completing his legal education. Early in his career, he handled litigation involving injured individuals and disputes against insurance companies. After nearly ten years as a civil litigator, he shifted his focus entirely toward criminal defense work. His courtroom background helped him develop strong trial preparation, motion practice, and evidence analysis skills.

Ryan represents clients facing a wide range of criminal allegations throughout Massachusetts. He has handled dozens of jury trials, hundreds of bench trials, and many evidentiary motions seeking to suppress or exclude evidence. His experience includes assisting individuals during investigations, defending clients in active criminal proceedings, and pursuing post-conviction relief for those seeking another legal opportunity after conviction.

Ryan believes criminal defense requires direct attention to the individual circumstances of every case. He avoids high-volume representation because he views each matter as deeply important to the client’s future, reputation, and daily life. His approach centers on careful preparation, communication, and defending constitutional rights against government overreach whenever criminal accusations threaten a person’s freedom.

Ryan J. Matthews continues to advocate for individuals accused of crimes with a practice focused on individual defense and individual rights. His background in litigation, trial work, and criminal procedure allows him to guide clients through difficult legal situations with steady representation. By concentrating on focused criminal defense work, he helps people face complex charges with informed and experienced legal support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Anne Glennon
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• New England School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD),
• Detroit Catholic Central
• John Carroll University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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