Ryan R. Grace.
Attorney Ryan Grace is an aggressive trial attorney who draws on his lengthy career as a former Assistant District Attorney at the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, where he worked for over ten years. From November 2010 to January 2020, Ryan prosecuted cases of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence in the Special Victim’s Unit. During his career as a prosecutor he litigated over 35 jury trials to verdict as well as hundreds of bench trials and motion hearings, including multiple cases of child abuse and domestic violence homicide, and several prosecutions of elected officials and police officers for sexual abuse. Ryan was eventually promoted to Chief of the Special Victims Unit, where he oversaw all the investigations and prosecutions of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Delaware County.
Ryan’s experience as a Special Victims prosecutor makes him an ideal attorney for victims of sexual abuse, violent crimes, and serious personal injury. Ryan can zealously fight for justice on behalf of anyone seriously harmed by another individual. His skill in the courtroom allows him to litigate a broad range of civil and criminal cases. He can present evidence in a clear and compelling way, as well as effectively challenge any evidence offered against his client. As a criminal defense attorney Ryan can negotiate very favorable outcomes, and is also prepared to vigorously challenge police investigations and contest evidence at trial.
Dedicated to serving his community, Ryan was appointed in 2015 by Delaware County Council to the Delaware County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board. He is on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and he served on the Delaware County Bar Association Board of Directors from 2017-18. Ryan also coaches the mock trial team at a local high school. He is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey and the United States Supreme Court. Ryan graduated with honors from Delaware Law School, Saint Joseph’s University, and Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2009
- New Jersey, 2009
Current Employment Position
- Attorney at Law
Classes and Seminars
- PFAs and Criminal Law, Delaware County Bar Association, – 2019
- Social Media and the Law, Delaware County Bar Association, 2016 – 2020
Education
- Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review: Widener Law Review, Staff, 2008 – 2009
- Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2006
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: Political Science, Economics
Fraternities and Sororities
- Lambda Chi Alpha
Honors and Awards
- Vadino Award for Outstanding Young Lawyer, Delaware County Bar Association, 2014 – Present
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Past Employment Positions
- Delaware County District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, 2009 – 2020
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Delaware County Bar Association, 2010 – Present
Languages
- English
Verdicts & Settlements
- Multiple domestic violence first degree murder convictions
- Dozens of child abuse and sexual assault jury convictions
In the News
- Criminal Defense
- Your Legal Rights
- Criminal Defense FAQs
- Civil Rights Violations/Police Brutality
- Police Misconduct
- Miranda Rights
- Police Brutality
- Police Wiretaps
- Unlawful Arrests
- Illegal Search & Seizure
- College Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Crimes FAQs
- When Does Drug Possession Become Drug Trafficking?
- Defenses to Drug Trafficking In Pennsylvania
- Conspiracy To Traffic Drugs
- Cocaine Crimes
- Drug Paraphernalia Charges
- Drug Possession Charges
- Heroin Crimes
- Intent To Deliver Charges
- Marijuana Crimes
- MDMA
- Meth Crimes
- Prescription Drug Crimes
- Fentanyl Drug Crime
- Student Drug Charges
- DUI/DWI/Impaired Driving Crimes
- DUI Basics
- Defending DUI cases
- First-Offense Penalties
- Penalties For Multiple DUI Convictions In Pennsylvania
- Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana
- Driving Under The Influence Of Prescription Drugs
- Aggravated Assault While DUI
- Vehicular Homicide Via DUI
- Leaving The Scene Of An Accident
- State Of DUI Law After Birchfield
- Federal Crimes
- Computer And Internet Fraud
- Federal Drug Trafficking
- Federal Sex Offenses
- Federal Conspiracy
- White collar crimes
- Arrest, Indictment And Arraignment
- Gun Possession And Federal Drug Crimes
- Federal Tax Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Insider Trading
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Federal Government Investigations
- Federal Crimes FAQs
- Federal Crimes Versus State Crimes
- Felony Charges
- Juvenile Crimes
- Pennsylvania Criminal Law Information
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.)
- Arrest Warrants
- Chester County Common Pleas Judges
- Chester County District Justices
- Federal Grand Jury
- Helpful Links
- Indicting Grand Juries
- Mandatory Sentencing Laws
- Montgomery County District Justices
- Pennsylvania Courts
- Preliminary Hearings
- Preliminary Arraignment
- Post-Conviction Related Issues
- Professional License Defense
- Representation Of Public Officials & Grand Jury Investigations
- Sex Crimes
- Sex Crimes FAQs
- What Constitutes A Sexual Offense?
- When Should I Call A Lawyer For A Sex Crime
- How To Avoid Conviction For A Sex Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Statutory Sexual Assault
- Indecent Assault
- Title IX Sexual Assault Defense
- Aggravated Indecent Assault
- Rape
- Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI)
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Child Pornography
- False Allegations Of Child Sex Abuse
- Sex Crimes Against Minors
- Solicitation Of A Minor
- Corruption Of Minors
- Child Endangerment
- Children Youth And Families Investigations (CYS Investigations)
- Megan’s Law
- Statutory Rape
- Sex Crimes Involving Teachers
- Sex Crimes Trials
- Sexually Violent Predator Hearings
- What are the differences between Pennsylvania Sex Crimes?
- Theft Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Aggravated Assault Of An Unborn Child
- Pennsylvania Law On Self-Defense
- Domestic Violence Charges
- Protection from Abuse (PFA)
- Restraining Order Violations
- Murder
- What’s The Difference Between First-, Second-Degree And Third Degree Murder?
- Attempted Murder
- Manslaughter
- Terroristic Threats
- Weapons & Firearm Charges
- Kidnapping
- Communities Served
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Personal Injury FAQs
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Drivers
- Drunk Driving Accidents/Dram Shop Liability
- Hit-And-Runs
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Pennsylvania Construction Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Slip-And-Fall Injuries
- Suing Rehabilitation Centers For Negligence
- Texting and Distracted Drivers
- Victims Of Crimes
- Victims Of Crimes FAQs
- What Are Crime Victim Rights in Pennsylvania?
- What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
- Sex Assault Victims
- Civil Claims For Crime Victims
- Can I Sue For Sexual Assault Or Rape In Pennsylvania?
- How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
- Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
- Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
- Victims Of School Bullying
- Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
- Can I Sue My Employer For Being Assaulted At Work?
- Workplace Violence
- Victims Of Crime Due To Negligent Security
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Victims of Crime
- Victims Of Crimes FAQs
- What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
- How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
- Civil Claims For Crime Victims
- Can I Sue For Sexual Assault Or Rape In Pennsylvania?
- Sex Assault Victims
- Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
- Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
- Victims Of School Bullying
- Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
- Can I Sue My Employer For Being Assaulted At Work?
- Workplace Violence
- Victims Of Crime Due To Negligent Security
- Professional License Defense
- Communities Served