About
Ryan L. Beasley is a seasoned trial attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina. He focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. Known for his strategic courtroom approach and client-first philosophy, he represents individuals facing serious legal challenges, emphasizing guiding clients through the complexities of the justice system.
Ryan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2000 and his Bachelor of Arts from Wofford College in 1996. Early in his career, Ryan served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable John C. Few—now a South Carolina Supreme Court Justice—and as an Assistant Solicitor for the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, gaining valuable trial and prosecutorial experience.
Ryan has tried a wide range of criminal cases in state and federal courts, covering charges such as DUI, drug violations, sex offenses, and white-collar crimes. His practice also includes civil litigation matters. As a trial lawyer, he is known for obtaining favorable outcomes through detailed case analysis, negotiation, and litigation.
Admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2001, Ryan L. Beasley also practices in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His professional accolades include an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition by Super Lawyers, and selection among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.
Ryan is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a former Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers president. With a client-centered approach and a commitment to high-caliber defense, Ryan is a trusted legal advocate in South Carolina.
Law Office Affiliations
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Founder, Ryan Beasley Law
- Member, South Carolina Bar
- Member, Greenville County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, South Carolina Association of Justice
- Life Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Licensed State
- South Carolina
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Wofford College, Spartanburg
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges






- Appeals
- Drug Crime
- DUI and DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Sex Crime
- Violent Crime
- White Collar Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Identity Theft