Ryan Garry LLC Hires Veteran Criminal Defense Attorney Ashley Heaney

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Ryan Garry LLC, a Minnesota-based criminal defense law firm, has added veteran criminal litigator Ashley Heaney to its team of attorneys. The addition expands the firm's capacity to represent individuals and businesses facing serious criminal charges brought by the state of Minnesota and the federal government.

Attorney Ashley Heaney brings more than 20 years of criminal law experience to the firm, having practiced in Minnesota, New York, and Connecticut. Her career spans both prosecution and defense, a background that informs how she evaluates cases and anticipates the strategies of opposing counsel. Over the course of her career, she has handled matters ranging from harassment and DUI charges to serious felony cases.

Ashley Heaney - MN Criminal Defense Attorney

Heaney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Villanova University and a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, both earned cum laude. She is admitted to practice in Minnesota State Courts, Minnesota Federal Courts, New York State Courts, and Connecticut State Courts. She is also a member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Her approach to defense work centers on a methodical process that includes analyzing evidence, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution's case, drawing on expert resources when appropriate, and building a defense tailored to each client's circumstances.

"Ashley has sat on both sides of the courtroom, and that dual perspective is exactly what strengthens a defense team," said Ryan Garry, founder of the firm. "Her addition allows the firm to continue meeting the needs of clients who are confronting some of the most difficult moments of their lives."

The firm is led by Attorney Ryan Garry, who is recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Law Specialist, a certification held by fewer than three percent of criminal defense attorneys in the state. The firm has also been recognized through Superlawyers and Rising Star Superlawyers designations given to attorneys in Minnesota criminal defense.

"Criminal cases move quickly, and the demand for careful, experienced representation does not slow down," Garry added. "Bringing on an attorney with Ashley's record reflects where the firm is headed and the standard it intends to maintain."

The firm represents clients across a broad range of practice areas, including expungement, violent crimes, sex crimes, drug crimes, white collar crimes, federal crimes, driving crimes, and matters involving state or federal investigation. In expungement cases, the firm assists clients seeking to seal criminal records. In investigation matters, it advises clients under scrutiny by state or federal authorities before charges are filed.

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Ryan Garry LLC is a criminal defense law firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm represents individuals and businesses facing accusations and criminal charges brought by the state of Minnesota and the federal government, and its attorneys handle cases spanning both state and federal courts. The firm focuses on providing dedicated representation across a wide spectrum of criminal matters, from pre-charge investigations through trial and post-conviction relief.

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For more information about Ryan Garry LLC, contact the company here:

Ryan Garry - Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyers
Ryan Garry
(612) 436-3051
ryan@ryangarry.com
333 S 7th St #2350
Minneapolis, MN 55402