Ryan F Ricketts Law Office

Very unprofessional, lacks boundaries, and doesn't appear to know the law. Would not recommend him to anyone.

Absolutely did not do his job as a GAL at all. Clearly doesn't know the law, because he doesn't understand the difference between probation and prison. Is incredibly misogynistic. Does not follow the guidelines for GAL in the state on MO at all. Listened to what the 14 year old said and did nothing about it. Spoke to one party for 5 minutes 6-7 months before trial, and then nothing after that. Yet, spoke to the other party several times while waiting for court. Spoke to people on one side, yet none at all on the other. Did not speak with teachers, counselors, the 7 different police officers who would have corroborated the child's story. Did not do home walk throughs after insisting they needed to be done. Stole 43 days from child and his other parent and siblings, based on a charge, not a conviction. Refused to look at actual convictions on the other side. Really went for the male in the scenario, based on all evidence against him. MO does have completely incompetent lawyers and GALs, however this was a notch above even that. Would stay far away and never recommend him in any scenario. Had zero problem charging thousands of dollars for doing absolutely nothing.
Thank goodness my son has 3.5 more years till he can feel comfortable telling these people how he feels about this whole situation, because he 100 percent totally will be.

We went to Ryan Ricketts to draw up some legal papers. He was very professional, papers were ready for signatures in a week, went through papers and explained in language easy to understand. Also nice to note, he did not hard sell us into purchasing more than we asked for and his price was very reasonable. Will definitely keep him if a legal need arises in the future