The Defense Firm is a criminal defense law firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded by award-winning attorney Ryan Helmick. Licensed since 2012, Ryan has practiced exclusively in criminal defense for over 14 years, handling some of the most serious and high-profile cases in Las Vegas. The firm specializes in DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, murder, gun crimes, kidnapping and expungement. Ryan has been voted Best Criminal Defense Attorney of Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and received Lawyer of the Year honors for 2024 and 2025. He has also been featured on A&E's Accused: Guilty or Innocent for his cases. The Defense Firm is recognized by the National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. The firm offers free consultations and is available 24 hours a day.