Kirk Ryan Helmick
The Defense Firm
The Law Office of Ryan Helmick & Associates was established in 2012. The name of his firm is called The Defense Firm. Attorney Ryan Helmick brings over 11 years of Criminal Defense experience in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. Ryan was raised in both Las Vegas, NV, and Cocoa Beach, FL. He earned his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, before moving to San Diego to attend Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, Ryan made the Dean's List for Academic Excellence twice, focusing his studies on Criminal Law and Trial Practice. He continues to stay at the forefront of his field by making an effort to improve his skills as a lawyer every year. Ryan has also trained multiple times with the Trial Lawyers College, founded by renowned trial lawyer Gerry Spence as well as being mentored by the legendary Las Vegas lawyer, the late Bill Terry..
At The Defense Firm, we are deeply committed to building meaningful relationships with our clients and their families. We understand the significance of the trust they place in us and fully embrace our responsibility to provide them with the best defense.
Our mission is:
To offer a defense that is empathic, relentless, and thoroughly prepared.
To treat each client as an individual, not just a case number, and address the unique needs of their situation.
To carefully oversee each case through the justice system, maintaining continuous communication to ensure our clients feel supported.
As a family firm approach, we pride ourselves on a strong work ethic, years of experience, and unwavering dedication to quality over quantity. We bring a personal touch to every case, supporting clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Over the years, Ryan has handled some of the most high-profile cases in Las Vegas. Some of his cases have been turned into episodes on the show Accused: Guilty or Innocent by A&E Network. Many cases include Murder and Sex Crimes.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Free Consultation
- Nevada
- State Bar of Nevada
- ID Number: 12769
- English: Spoken, Written
- Founder
- The Defense Firm
- - Current
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- Mountain States Rising Stars
- Superlawyers
- 10 Best for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Criminal Defense
- 10 Best
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2020 & 2021
- Nevada State Bar  # 12769
- Member
- - Current
- Nevada State Bar  # 12769
- - Current
- Driving Under the Influence: Marijuana
- Sensi Magazine
- DUI's Penalties and Procedures in Las Vegas
- The Defenders
- Opening Statements and Closing Arguments, UNLV Law School