Ryan V. Fraser, Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
Los Angeles, CA
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving Los Angeles.
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Ryan V. Fraser is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About Ryan V. Fraser: Ryan V. Fraser is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ryan takes on
Ryan concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ryan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Los Angeles, California
Ryan takes criminal defense matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ryan agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in Los Angeles, California
Ryan takes white collar matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ryan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ryan V. Fraser — criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles
Ryan V. Fraser is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Experienced in federal court, Ryan applies thoroughness, creativity, and enthusiasm for the law to accomplish clients’ goals in high-stakes disputes.
Ryan joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams after six years as a trial attorney with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, where he represented clients charged with various types of fraud, cross-border smuggling, and other offenses.
Maintaining an active trial, motions, and appellate practice, Ryan has secured dozens of dismissals of felony charges. After a hung jury in Ryan’s third trial, the presiding senior district judge referred to him as a “rising star.” In several other cases at sentencing, Ryan has persuaded judges to choose alternatives to incarceration over the government’s arguments for years in prison. In addition, Ryan has experience negotiating successfully to avoid lurking adverse collateral consequences related to immigration and professional goals.
Ryan has also briefed several appeals and argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ryan’s briefing in one of these cases resulted in a rare hearing en banc.
Ryan also brings significant civil experience from his three years as a law clerk to United States District Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen of the Northern District of Indiana, during which Judge Van Bokkelen sat by designation on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. As a law clerk, Ryan analyzed motions and trial issues in a wide variety of civil cases.
Ryan has taken an active role in supervising and sharing his knowledge with less experienced attorneys and law students through mentoring, case-specific collaboration, and, while a federal defender, providing annual trainings on the federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Ryan earned a fellowship in law and economics and J.D. from Berkeley Law. He graduated magna cum laude with a B.S.F.S. and departmental honors in international economics from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. Ryan speaks Spanish and German fluently.
Before law school, Ryan worked on transnational mergers and acquisitions in Goldman Sachs’ investment-banking division in Frankfurt. Only the second American analyst ever hired into that office, Ryan helped advise corporate shareholders on the sale of an autobahn-services company to a British investor for over €1 billion.
Working with Ryan on a criminal defense matter
Experienced in federal court, Ryan applies thoroughness, creativity, and enthusiasm for the law to accomplish clients’ goals in high-stakes disputes. Ryan joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams after six years as a trial attorney with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, where he represented clients charged with various types of fraud, cross-border smuggling, and other offenses. Maintaining an…
Who Ryan represents
Ryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California Berkeley
J.D. · 2010
Ryan studied at J.D. in University of California Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Ryan completed J.D. in University of California Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ryan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Ryan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
Locations
Ryan V. Fraser's office in Los Angeles
Ryan's primary office is at 360 E. 2nd St., Suite 625, Los Angeles, California, 90012. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Ryan V. Fraser — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ryan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ryan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ryan
Ryan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ryan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ryan V. Fraser
How much does it cost to hire Ryan for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ryan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ryan offer a free consultation?
Ryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Ryan's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in California typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ryan take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Ryan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ryan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ryan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ryan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ryan accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Ryan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Ryan handles criminal defense matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified criminal defense attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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