Ryan Moran-Asalone

Ryan Moran-Asalone

Experienced criminal defense attorney with a passion for jury trials
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law
  • Virginia
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Biography

Ryan began his legal career at the Richmond School of Law, volunteering with the Richmond Law Innocence Project and the Legal Aid Society of Central Virginia.

After passing the Virginia Bar, Ryan worked at the Hampton Public Defender's Office for three and a half years. There he tried countless jury trials including his first murder case and cases involving life-mandatory felony offenses. Ryan developed a reputation for being a fearless trial attorney and zealous advocate.

Ryan then worked at the Portsmouth Public Defender's Office, working his way up to the position of Deputy Public Defender. In that capacity, Ryan supervised younger attorneys and trained them in being skilled litigators and effective jury trial advocates.

Ryan moved to Montgomery County, VA and worked as a criminal defense and family law attorney. Ryan regularly served as a guardian ad litem for children in Giles County, Montgomery County, and Radford.

Ryan now works for the Giles County Commonwealth Attorney serving as a prosecutor on misdemeanor and felony cases. Ryan brings with him his wealth of trial experience and empathy for those impacted by crime in the community.

Professional Experience
Attorney
Select Law Partners
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Deputy Public Defender
Portsmouth Public Defender's Office
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Assistant Public Defender
Hampton Public Defender's Office
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Law Student Fellow
Richmond Public Defender's Office
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Speaking Engagements
Preliminary Hearings, New Public Defender Bootcamp, Richmond
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Certifications
Misdemeanor Certified
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Felony Certified
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Juvenile Representation Certified
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Juvenile Law
Contact & Map
Giles County Commonwealth Attorney
501 Wenonah Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Toll-Free: (540) 921-2553