Prior to joining Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C, Ryan worked as a public defender at the Nassau County Legal Aid society where he represented hundreds of clients charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. As a public defender Ryan has logged thousands of hours of courtroom experience handling a variety of different court proceedings including, but not limited to, bail applications, disputes over orders of protection, writs of habeas corpus, pre-trial suppression hearings, and jury trials.