Ryan A. Mergl

Ryan A. Mergl

3.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business ... +2 more

301 Grant Street, Suite 4300, Pittsburgh, PA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Good people make mistakes. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, my office will fight for your freedom. As a former prosecutor with over a decade of criminal courtroom experience, we represent those charged with all crimes.

40%
Personal Injury 30%

My firm helps people injured in all types of accidents and surviving family members who have lost loved ones. After these traumatic experiences, families need to focus on healing and recovery - having a skilled lawyer on your side allows you to rest easier knowing your rights are being protected.

30%
Business 10%

My office will help you decide what busines structure is best for your needs and form your partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, LLC, LLP, PLLC, or other business structure. We will prepare your operating agreements and bylaws, and can create or review your essential business documents - including contracts and non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements - implement employment manuals, advise you on labor and employee issues, and facilitate sales and acquisitions.

10%
Estate Planning 10%

My office will assist you with basic and advanced approaches to estate planning. We handle simple wills and trusts as well as more complex planning strategies to help you protect your beneficiaries and assets. If you’ve recently lost a loved one, we can help you, explain what you should expect, and handle your inherited assets.

10%
Family 10%

Family issues can be emotionally devastating. We understand. Do not make difficult decisions on your own. My office will assist you at all stages of your relationship - from marriage preparation, through separation and divorce when necessary. We help with your children - paternity issues, adoption, support, and custody. Grandparents have rights, too, and we fight for those.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-295 per hour

Contingency

5%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney Mergl

301 Grant Street, Suite 4300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

Law Offices of Ryan A. Mergl

31 Vine Ave, Sharon, PA, 16146

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Ryan A. Mergl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A liar and a Thief!

This man takes your money and then you never hear from him again. He was retained for a custody case. Multiple attempts to communicate and get in contact were made. After several excuses, a changing and inconsistent story, and months of no communication, he sends some Made up amount he allegedly put ...into a case he never worked and refused to refund. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS CROOK!

Ryan Mergl

Replied last August 05, 2021

As we've explained several times, we are very sorry you are unhappy. We have been on your case since November 2020 and had the charges you were facing for strangulation against the children dismissed. We spoke in May, had your charges dismissed at the beginning of June, and explained to you at the end of June that Custody Court would be in August. We do not control the court calendar and did our best. We cannot refund you for 9 months of work already performed, but as a courtesy we did waive the money you still owe. There is nothing more we can do. Best of luck moving forward.

Posted by Heather | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome!!

My fiance was arrested and attorney Mergl fought his case till the end , he did an amazing job, he was always there to answer questions no matter how busy he was he made time. I would recommend him to everyone!!

Posted by Matthew | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I was facing up to 35 years!

I hired Attorney Ryan Mergl for a criminal case in Mercer County Pennsylvania. I was facing multiple felonies. It was a scary thought to think that with my prior record, I could serve up to 35 years in the Pennsylvania Justice System. He was fast to file all the correct motions, was very attentive, a...nd didn't give me the run around on anything I asked him. I couldn't have found a better attorney. Ryan Mergl was trustworthy, honest, and not a slime ball attorney who tried to get me to take a plea in a case I knew I could beat. Ryan got my case dismissed and now I'm able to live my life again! I recommend him to anyone who reads this and all my friends and family! He will work his ass off to help you in an extremely professional way. Thanks again Ryan!

Posted by Richard | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

False accusation

I had hired Mr. Mergl for a couple different occasions and every single time he did an amazing job and with me in the past I had problems with communication and with Mr Mergl I never had one problem. One of my cases was an ex falsely accused me of a crime that had happened at an old employer that the...y never found the culprit. She told the police I did it because I left her and she felt if I was in jail I couldn't be with another woman. It was an F1 robbery charge. Because of Mr Mergl when I was accused I never spent one day in jail even though I was on probation because of violating because it had supposedly happened over a year ago. We threatened to take it to trial as there was absolutely no evidence, it was merely on her word. When we went to a call of the list, they offered if I paid for the damage to the door that was broken into that would be what I plead to since at trial it would just be my word vs. her word we agreed it would be the best decision. When we went in front of the judge he read the agreement and said he'd never seen an F1 burglary dropped to a fine in a plea agreement. (Unless the person was a snitch which I was not) Because of Ryan I have my life back! No crazy ex! My other case was a lady who bought something off me online and a month later it broke and she wanted her money back as though it was my fault. Long story short when we went to the county court the judge told her she was not even in the same league as Mr Mergl trying to defend herself and to pick her battles and the case was dropped! I suggest Mr Mergl to anyone looking for a truly experienced lawyer that knows both sides of the criminal process and can win your case!

Posted by Roger | February 27, 2013 | Family

Above and Beyond

I used Attorney Mergl in a family law case. He went above and beyond my expectations compared to other attorney's that I know personally. He worked hand in hand with me and kept me informed every step of the way. Attorney Mergl looked out for my best interests along with allowing me to be involved in... the outcome of the case. For as much work as he did on my case, I'm sure he could have billed me more but instead, he remained fair and wanted the best for me .

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Ryan A. Mergl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Bonner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former prosecutor who has handled cases against Attorney Mergl, a former prosecutor himself, I can tell you that Attorney Mergl is a top notch criminal trial attorney. He knows the law inside-out, and is extremely dedicated and committed to getting the best possible result for his clients, which he does every time. I highly recommend Attorney Mergl for criminal representation."

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Marc Daffner

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney who knows his stuff and always does his best for his clients!"

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Paul Kelley

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a criminal defense attorney myself I can tell you Ryan Meryl is at the top of our game. He is a former prosecutor and a die hard advocate for his clients. This is a man who gets up at 5 a.m. to run several miles each day. This is a man who handles business and does so with a rarely found expertise. I endorse this lawyer."

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Samir Sarna

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a great lawyer with a reputation for working hard to solve issues his clients face."

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Komron Maknoon

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I was conflicted out of a large drug case. Attorney Mergl entered his appearance with little time to prepare. He worked long hours and was ready. He challenged the drug quantity with some recent case law and technical theory and got the drug quantity drastically reduced. A great result."

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Aaron Tomczak

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Mergl is not afraid to litigate-and will fight tirelessly for his Clients. As such I endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

Personal Injury Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Law, Association of American Trial Lawyers

2010

40 Under 40, Pittsburgh Magazine

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Mergl Law

2014 - 2016

Prosecuting Attorney, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2004 - 2006

Student Attorney, Duquense University School Of Law

Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Allegheny County Bar Association

Mercer County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association

Education

2006

Duquesne University School of Law

J.D.

2002

Franklin and Marshall College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2020

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management

Effective Document Control and Organization

2020

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management

Ethical Questions - The Practical Do's and Don'ts

2019

National Business Institute

Appropriate Police Interactions During Vehicle Traffic Stops

2019

National Business Institute

Carrying Concealed Firearms in Pennsylvania

2015

Laurel Technical Institute

The Role of the Criminal Defense Attorney in the Courtroom

2015

Butler County Community College

The Importance of Incident Documentation

2015

Butler County Community College

Ethics in Patient Care

2015

Butler County Community College

Legal and Regulatory Issues Faced by First Responders

2012

Duquesne University School of Law

Drafting Bylaws

Publications

2020

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management Effective Document Control and Organization

2020

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management Ethical Questions - The Practical Do's and Don'ts

2019

National Business Institute Carrying Concealed Firearms in Pennsylvania

2019

National Business Institute Appropriate Police Interactions During Vehicle Traffic Stops

Languages

English

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