Ryan J. Moertel

Ryan J. Moertel

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Eau Claire, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

21 S Barstow Street, Suite 211, Eau Claire, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2016

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Krische & Moertel Trial Attorneys, LLC

21 S Barstow Street, Suite 211, Eau Claire, WI, 54701

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Ryan J. Moertel's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Matt | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Defense Lawyer

Got in physical altercation with a bouncer at a bar and was facing a felony battery charge. Initially consulted with Ryan Moertel and he was professional but also very easy to talk to. Ryan did everything in his power to help me out of a really bad situation. He ended up getting my charges reduced to... a Misdemeanor Battery with an opportunity to do a differed agreement to get the misdemeanor removed from my record completely. Ryan was fully committed to my case and was willing to take my case to jury trial if it came to it.

Posted by ashley | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, helpful, kind

Ryan was so great to work with. A very scary time for me and he put me at ease in my situation. He explained, in detail, each part of the case and how we would move forward. He kept me well informed throughout the process. I had a lot of confidence in Ryan and he proved my case. Would recommend to an...yone, 5/5!

Posted by Adam | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY

I cannot express enough how fantastic of an attorney Ryan is! There are two types of attorneys: deal-makers or fighters. Ryan is a fighter. He will fight for your rights and not just encourage you to "take a deal". My case(s) were complicated and very emotionally charged, but Ryan's guidance and assu...rance throughout the whole process brought about the results we were looking for, while keeping the process as even-keeled as possible. Ryan spent many extra hours of his time on my case, and carefully considered all the options we had before us at each turn. He spent time reviewing and practicing testimony over and over again until I was comfortable and ready. He researched all the possible sources of information that could help our case. His efforts were tireless. I hope to never be in the position again where I need to retain his services, but if I do, he's going to be my first call.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Lawyer

I am very satisfied with Ryan Moertel's representation. He is a very kind, intelligent, and compassionate person. I have very limited experience with our judicial system having never been chosen to be on a jury panel to hear a case and never in need of a lawyer before. He negotiated with the prose...cution on my behalf and was able to get reduced charges for me. He did all of the work and I only had to show up in court and stand next to him. I am very satisfied with his representation and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a criminal lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great experience

My experience with Ryan as my attorney couldn’t have been better. I had three citations against me and he was able to get the $1000 plus fines and 3 citations down to 1 citation at $250. Not only was he able to completely change the outcome of my case but he was very professional and friendly through...out the process. I felt he actually cared about my situation and not just the money that most attorneys care about. He is also very reasonable with payment, using a unique pay by the hour system instead of a flat rate which was a great money saver. I would recommend Ryan to anyone wishing for a respectable and understanding attorney.

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Ryan J. Moertel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Grant Beardsley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Long

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is exactly the kind of lawyer you want fighting for you. He truly cares about his clients and is willing to put in the work to get results."

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Steven Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer that truly cares about his clients."

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Aaron Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Kirkpatrick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erika Amundson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessie Weber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Harless

Criminal defense lawyer

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Emily Long

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Harry Hertel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Krische

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Kuchler-Nicholson-Stilling Sensitive Crimes Award, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Kuchler-Nicholson-Stilling Sensitive Crimes Award, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

N/A

Pro Bono Honor Society, State Bar of Wisconsin

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Krische & Moertel Trial Attorneys, LLC

2017 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Weld Riley, S.C.

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Michael Rajek

2011 - 2015

Office Assistant, Law Office of Michael Rajek

Associations

2025 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2016 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2018 - 2019

Eau Claire County Bar Association

President

2016 - 2017

Eau Claire County Bar Association

President-Elect

Sample of Legal Cases

Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial

Sexual Assault of an Unconscious Person

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial.

Sexual Assault of a Child aged 13 or Over

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial.

Sexual Assault Causing Injury

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial.

OWI - 4th Offense

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial

Incest

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial

Len Bias Homicide

Dismissed

False Swearing

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial

2nd Degree Sexual Assault

Found Not Guilty at Jury Trial

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Education

2015

University of Wisconsin

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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