Profile
Bio
Ryan Volo is a criminal defense attorney with more than 14 years of courtroom experience. As a former Assistant District Attorney for the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office, Ryan has a keen understanding of the Louisiana justice system. He knows the ins and outs of Louisiana criminal courts, with his sights firmly set on seeking justice. Protecting your rights is his top priority. Ryan is committed to ensuring you receive a fair trial, no matter the circumstances.
Personal Biography
Ryan Volo was born and raised in New Orleans, and Louisiana runs deep in his veins. As an avid sports fan and outdoorsman, Ryan always takes the beauty and wonder from Louisiana and engrains it into his life playing soccer and volleyball. From the beaches to the mountains, Ryan enjoys the simple things in life, including hanging with his dog, Messi.
Educational Biography
Ryan graduated from Brother Martin High School with a dream to attend LSU. Fulfilling that dream, Ryan held his undergraduate degree in Business Management, but shortly after 9/11 struck, he found himself working at a bank unable to assist others who desperately needed it during the decline and recession. A few of Ryan's friends were already in law school and encouraged him to enroll at Southern University, in order to pursue his passion to help others navigate through the legal process.
Training & Instruction
October 2017 - St Petersburg, Florida - "Investigating and Prosecuting Homicide Cases - National District Attorneys Association
Credentials
Employment
2020 - Present: The Ambeau Law Firm: Associate Attorney
2019 - 2020: Rozas and Associates Law Firm, LLC: Associate Attorney
2012 - 2019: East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office: Assistant DA
2011 - 2012: The Law Office of Joseph McMahon: Associate Attorney
2010 - 2012: The Gordon Law Firm: Contract Attorney
2010 - 2010: Brett Dupuy Law Firm: Legal Research / Clerk
Professional Experience
The Ambeau Law Firm, LLC - October 2020 to Present
- Criminal Defense and Family Law cases
Rozas and Associates Law Firm, LLC - November 2019-October 2020
- Conducted legal research, document review, and drafted pleadings, briefs, and motions for deportation and asylum cases for Immigration Court
- Represented clients before Immigration Courts
- Criminal Defense
East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office - June 2012-November 2019
- Felony Assistant
- Tried 20 felony jury trials, including Second Degree Murder & Armed Robbery
- Argued multiple complex hearings and motions
- Misdemeanor Assistant District Attorney
- Traffic Court Prosecutor
- Juvenile Court Prosecutor
The Law Office of Joseph McMahon - May 2011-June 2012
- Insurance Defense
- Assisted clients with traffic offenses
The Gordon Law Firm - November 2010- November 2012
- Criminal defense
Brett Dupuy Law Firm - January 2010- November 2010
- Products Liability Defense
Education
- Juris Doctorate Southern University Law Center - Graduate School 2008
- Bachelor in Arts, Business Management Louisiana State University - Undergraduate 2002
Associations
Memberships
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Licensed Notary Public
Accomplishments/Public Service
- Southern Law Clinic: Provided legal assistance and representation to indigent litigants in tax matters involving IRS
