Ryan A. Semerad
Ryan A. Semerad is the owner of Fuller & Semerad, LLC, the go-to trial law firm for serious cases in Wyoming since 1992. Ryan is a trial attorney who defends the rights of individuals in the face of criminal charges and related matters in federal and state courts across Wyoming.
Ryan is a graduate of Union College (NY) and the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He began his legal career at Jones Day in Cleveland, Ohio. Ryan then clerked for the Honorable Michael P. Gibbons of the Nevada Court of Appeals in Las Vegas, Nevada. After his clerkship, Ryan practiced in Las Vegas at Holland & Hart LLP.
Ryan relocated to Casper, Wyoming in 2020 and joined Don Fuller's esteemed criminal defense practice as an associate attorney. In 2023, Ryan became the managing member and owner of the law firm.
Ryan is an active member of the bar in Wyoming. He is admitted to the bar, but inactive in Ohio and Nevada.
Ryan is a board member of the Community Recreation Foundation, the chair-elect of the Criminal Justice Section of the Wyoming State Bar, and a member of the Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions Committee. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association.
Ryan lives in Casper, Wyoming, with his wife, his son, and his dog.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
- Iron Bar Holdings, LLC v. Cape et al., __ F. Supp. 3d __, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 92925 (D. Wyo. May 26, 2023)
- Minter v. State, 2023 WY 35, 527 P.3d 1249 (Wyo. 2023)
- Schneider v. State, 2022 WY 31, 505 P.3d 591 (Wyo. 2022)
- B.D. v. C. B, October 2022 (7th Judicial District, District Court, Wyoming)
- Client awarded primary custody of minor children. - State of Wyoming v. Phillip G. Yeomans, April 2022 (2nd Judicial District, Circuit Court, Wyoming)
- Client found not guilty of two (2) claims of trespassing after a three-day jury trial. - State of Wyoming v. M.T., August 2021 (8th Judicial District, Circuit Court, Wyoming)
- Following the State's presentation of evidence during a jury trial, court granted motion for judgment of acquittal on one count of endangering children. - State of Wyoming v. K.M., April 2021 (5th Judicial District, Circuit Court, Wyoming)
- Following the State's presentation of evidence during a bench trial, court granted motion for judgment of acquittal on one count of driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC higher than 0.08% (2nd offense). - Chur v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Court of Nevada, 136 Nev. ___, 458 P.3d 336 (Nev. 2020)
- Holding that allegations of gross negligence are insufficient to state a claim against corporate directors or officers because N.R.S. 78.138(7)(b) requires a claimant to show the director or officer had knowledge that the alleged conduct was wrongful.
MEDIA
- The Corner Crossing Lawyer Finally Speaks Out | MeatEater Podcast
(Steven Rinella talks with Ryan Semerad, Ryan Callaghan, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, and Phil Taylor.)