G. Ryan Willis

Ryan is a Raleigh-based criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience representing clients in North Carolina’s state and federal courts. He focuses on high-level felony cases, including drug trafficking, white collar crimes, violent offenses, and sex crimes. He has tried more than 35 cases to verdict and is known for securing acquittals in complex, high-stakes trials. Ryan has successfully defended clients accused of first-degree murder, armed robbery, felony assault, and second-degree rape. He also works behind the scenes to protect clients during investigations, often preventing charges from being filed or convincing prosecutors to dismiss weak cases. In federal matters, Ryan regularly handles cases involving healthcare fraud, conspiracy, public corruption, and federal drug charges. He represents clients served with Grand Jury subpoenas or target letters and has negotiated non-prosecution agreements and favorable resolutions in multiple jurisdictions. In addition to individual clients, Ryan has served as outside counsel to companies facing criminal exposure, offering strategic compliance advice and risk management during government investigations. A former Wake County prosecutor and Raleigh native, Ryan is deeply rooted in the local legal community. He co-founded a boutique criminal defense firm and later worked at a national law firm before launching his own practice, where he continues to offer trusted, strategic counsel for serious criminal and white collar matters.