Steve Ryder

Steve Ryder

also known as Steve Brown, Stephan Ryder

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yigo, GU
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

Andersen AFB, Yigo, GU

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Reason: Government Attorney

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 12 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Andersen Air Force Base- 36th Wing

Andersen AFB, Yigo, GU, 96543

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Steve Ryder's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jen | July 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Professional! Knowledgeable! Hard Working!!

Our family hired Attorney Ryder and Ryder legal group as my nephew was facing some pretty serious charges. Steve and Audrey both worked very hard, did a lot of research and got him out of most of the charges and getting the charge expunged after he serves his probation period. We are extremely please...d with the outcome! I would highly recommend Ryder legal group if you or a loved one are facing criminal charges. They WILL go to bat for you!

Posted by Tom | July 02, 2015 | Family

"Smackdown" Steve

Ok so check this out. My girl was looking to upgrade and throw me out of OUR house of 3 years for another dude. Instead of womaning up and handling things like a grown up. SHE goes out to try to get a restraining order on me and all of a sudden I'm thrown out of my crib, out of the blue at 11 pm by s...heriffs. So I'm campin on ma's sofa at 28 cuz my chick broke bad and wants an easy out. FAT CHANCE OF THAT! Made a call to Steve and he was on the job the second we hung up. Got to court 10 days later locked, stocked with plenty of docs (documents). The proverbial smack down came fast. The X couldn't look Steve in the eye and she cracked quick, telling lie after lie. Every time she spoke Steve was on her with proof of her lies (the guy does his homework that's for sure). It was awesome, I didn't have to say a word until it was my turn to testify and by then Steve had slammed in the last nail on the coffin. It was all over but the cryin...literally. He was great. Professional, smart, a regular walking law book. I'm tellin ya, if you don't call Steve...you don't really wanna win.

Posted by Panhia | September 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Looking for affordable, knowledgeable and passtionate lawyer?

Steve is beyond awesome! He is definitely knowledgeable and passionate about what he is doing. When I first went to him to discuss about my brother's case, I asked about his fees. He honestly stated, "I'm not here for the money. I'm here to help. We can figure something out if money is a problem." In... the end, he successfully fought the case and won! and honestly, even if we didn't win, I'd still recommend Steve. He was honest and I was always informed of what was going on. My fees came up to be a little more than expected but he work with me and let me do monthly payments. Even after my case, I could still call him up if I had questions and he'd still answer my questions and concerns. If you need a lawyer Steve is the one! Thank you Steve!!!

Posted by David | September 10, 2014

Great Legal Representation

I would very much recommend Steve Brown as an attorney to anyone in search of great legal representation . His knowledge of law is off the charts, as is his passion for the work he does. 5 stars, for friendliness, expertise, court room manors, and way he handled my case.

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Rodman Streicher

General practice lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Steve is a passionate, committed and highly effective advocate who will dedicate 110% of his efforts towards addressing his client's needs."

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Jeffrey Kippa

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve has quickly established a reputation as a hard working and well respected lawyer in the community. His effective advocacy pays dividends for his clients."

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Michael Hsueh

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I attended Cornell Law School with Steve. He is certainly a rare attorney--one that is highly intelligent, competent, and ethical. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Michael Blum

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Sisson

General practice lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an extremely talented, up and coming attorney in the Wisconsin and Fox Valley Legal community.I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Colwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Brown quickly understands and masters the human as well as legal complexities in each case and designs an approach that will assure success. He is a rare find."

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John Arnold

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Other

"Steve and I were colleagues at Cornell Law School. I cannot think of a more energetic, passionate, and articulate advocate for his client's rights. I would trust him in any case, any scenario, to present the best possible defense."

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Robert Sisson

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Jeffrey Kippa

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Ronald Colwell

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Arnold

General practice lawyer

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Patrick Ritter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Levine

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

1st Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps

2015 - 2016

Founder and Partner, Ryder Legal Group

2013 - 2013

Prosecutor, Winnebago County District Attorney's Office

2013 - 2015

Partner, Brown Legal Group

2012 - 2013

Litigation Associate, Schwab Legal Group, LLC

2011 - 2011

Summer Associate, Navy JAG

2010 - 2010

Summer Associate, O'Melveny & Myers, LLP

2008 - 2008

Intern, Mike Norris and Associates

2007 - 2007

Research Assistant, Butler University

Associations

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Martindale-Hubbell Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2013 - Present

Outagamie County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Cornell Law School Alumni Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

15TP****

Won at Jury Trial

2014CF***

Not Guilty on all 5 charges at Jury Trial

14CF***

Not Guilty on all counts

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Education

2012

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Butler University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2005

Neenah High School

High School Diploma

Publications

2014

2011

Cornell International Law Journal Copyright Law and its Applications to Online Worlds

Languages

English

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