Ryan J. Moertel - an Eau Claire, Wisconsin (WI) Criminal Defense Lawyer

Eau Claire Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense 100%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Attorney Moertel is a trial attorney who is proud to exclusively practice criminal defense. He has also previously worked in both civil litigation and prosecution positions, but nothing has impassioned him like defending the rights of individual citizens in the Chippewa Valley. With his diverse background, he has the knowledge and skill necessary to achieve the results you need.

Awards and Honors

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Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: Criminal Law
Non Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2012
  B.A.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Major: Business Administration

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Weld Riley, S.C., Associate Attorney

Languages

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English
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Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, 2015

Other Affiliations

Wisconsin State Bar
Eau Claire County Bar Association (President)
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Contact

Eau Claire, WI

21 S. Barstow Street
Suite 209
Eau Claire, WI 54701

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Phone: 715-318-2737

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Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

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