Ryan Dawson-Erdman

Ryan A. Dawson-Erdman is a Boulder-based criminal defense attorney and founder of Dawson Law Criminal Defense Lawyers, where he represents individuals facing some of the most serious charges the Colorado criminal justice system can bring. Since earning his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and being admitted to the Colorado Bar in 2016, Ryan has built a focused practice centered on protecting the rights, freedom, and futures of people accused of crimes throughout Boulder County and the surrounding region. Ryan's practice covers a wide spectrum of criminal defense matters, including white collar crimes such as embezzlement and fraud, hit and run offenses, sex crimes, and felony and misdemeanor charges of all kinds. He is known for approaching each case with the same level of rigor — examining the prosecution's evidence for weaknesses, challenging constitutional violations, and crafting individualized defense strategies tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of each client's situation. Clients who work with Ryan consistently describe his approach as both aggressive and deeply personal. He understands that a criminal charge doesn't just affect a person legally — it touches every part of their life, from their career and reputation to their family relationships. That awareness drives the way he communicates with clients, keeping them informed at every step and treating their case with the seriousness it deserves. Ryan has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year from 2022 through 2026 — a distinction reserved for a select group of attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill and professional achievement early in their careers. If you are facing criminal charges in Colorado and need a defense attorney who will fight hard for you from day one, Ryan A. Dawson-Erdman is available for a free and confidential consultation at Dawson Law Criminal Defense Lawyers' Boulder office.