Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer – Ryan Maesen PLC is a boutique criminal defense law firm that was formed in 2010. After working for other firms for four years, Ryan wanted to create a law practice that was focused on helping good people through their most difficult times. The firm relishes the challenge of helping people navigate what is often the most difficult and traumatic event of their life. After all, most clients never think they will ever be charged with a crime and their fear is real, it can’t be talked away.