Ryon David Smalls

Ryon David Smalls is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and the District of Columbia whose Charlotte practice focuses on criminal matters. His professional background includes service as a North Carolina assistant district attorney. He works with people facing criminal charges and related court proceedings, drawing on knowledge of prosecutorial practice and the importance of careful review of the circumstances behind each case.

Ryon studied history at the University of South Carolina Upstate and later completed law school with Pro Bono Honors. His education included opportunities for leadership and public service, alongside involvement in the Army National Guard. This combination of academic preparation and professional service informs his understanding of responsibility, procedural requirements, and the need for effective representation in consequential legal matters.

His criminal law focus is supported by experience on the prosecution side of North Carolina cases. Ryon also has certification in DWI detection and standardized field sobriety testing through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration training. Those skills are relevant to evaluating impaired-driving allegations and investigating the evidence used in criminal or traffic proceedings. He has also served in a leadership capacity in the National Guard.

Ryon David Smalls has participated in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County civic boards and founded a nonprofit initiative called Race 4 Achievement. His public-service background accompanies his criminal law practice. He brings experience with courtroom processes, DWI investigative procedures, and community issues to the representation of clients working through difficult criminal justice matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Founder, Race 4 Achievement, Inc.
• Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• Member, Mecklenburg County Citizen Boards
• Member, City of Charlotte Citizen Boards
• Captain and Battery Commander, Army National Guard

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• District of Columbia

Education

• Charlotte School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Carolina Upstate
  BA in History

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