Draft:Ryan J. Krupp

Born in St. Louis, Krupp graduated from Marquette High School and Missouri Baptist University, where he was a scholar-athlete in soccer, receiving several academic and athletic honors.{{Cite web|url=https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/ryan-j-krupp-1590159|title=Ryan J Krupp}} Later, he received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law with an emphasis in advocacy and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers.{{Cite web|url=https://profiles.superlawyers.com/missouri/st-louis/lawyer/ryan-j-krupp/cd86a83a-b121-4c6c-9037-dcd20fcbecc0.html|title=Top Rated Saint Louis, MO Personal Injury Attorney | Ryan Krupp | Super Lawyers|website=SuperLawyers.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mobap.edu/news/ryan-krupp-alumni-success-story/|title=Ryan Krupp: Alumni Success Story - Missouri Baptist University (Mobap)|first=Missouri Baptist|last=University|date=January 18, 2022}}

Krupp also serves as an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Saint Louis University School of Law, where he coaches the national mock trial team. He is also the Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Bar Association of Metro St. Louis, elected for the 2023-2024 term.{{Cite web|url=https://molawyersmedia.com/2024/10/24/bamsl-welcomes-new-attorneys-to-the-bar/|title=BAMSL welcomes new attorneys to the bar - Missouri Lawyers Media|first=Staff|last=Report|date=October 24, 2024}} Previously, he briefly worked in both the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and the Johnson County District Attorney's Office.

In December 2023, Krupp represented Michael Harries, a barista fired by Starbucks after he defended himself against an armed robbery with a fake gun at their South Grand location, a case that gained national attention and was featured on "Dr. Phil."{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/starbucks-employee-stopped-robbery-and-then-fired-sues-company-rcna135681|title=Ex-Starbucks employee sues chain for wrongful termination after stopping attempted robbery|date=January 25, 2024|website=NBC News}}{{Cite web|url=https://fox2now.com/studiostl/krupp-law-firm-clients-featured-on-dr-phil-for-using-stand-your-ground-laws/|title=Krupp Law Firm clients featured on 'Dr. Phil' for using 'Stand Your Ground' laws|date=September 30, 2024}}

In 2024, Krupp represented a Missouri woman who alleged that Quail's Nest Resorts, Inc. of Osage Beach was responsible after she was sexually assaulted in her sleep on April 22, 2023, at the hotel premises.{{Cite web|url=https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/hotel-nightmare-woman-says-intruder-used-master-key-to-assault-her-while-sleeping/|title=Woman says intruder used hotel master key to assault her}} The liability case was settled for $1 million in September 2024. In September 2024, a lawsuit filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court accused leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of a teenage girl.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stlmag.com/news/suit-accuses-mormon-church-leaders-of-facilitating-st-louis-/|title=Suit Accuses Mormon Church Leaders Of Facilitating St. Louis-area Bishop's Predations | St. Louis Magazine|date=September 24, 2024|website=St. Louis Magazine}} Krupp is representing the victim. In October 2024, Krupp began representing Elijah Gantt, who is accused of pushing police Officer Travis Brown while fleeing during a protest marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death outside the Ferguson Police Department.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/ferguson-officer-not-hurt-intentionally-lawyer-says-tragic-result-is-not-tragic-intent/article_6aec41b6-8cb0-11ef-b449-4b4fed8a7c90.html|title=Ferguson officer not hurt intentionally, lawyer says. 'Tragic result is not tragic intent'|first=Dana|last=Rieck|date=October 17, 2024|website=STLtoday.com}} After taking the case, Krupp stated, "You really don't have any intent here, which is the major issue. And because there was no intent there, we don't see him as a danger to the community, and he's certainly not a flight risk." In December 2024, Krupp began representing Je'von Henderson, who faces multiple felony charges stemming from an officer-involved shooting incident on October 30. The pursuit concluded when the 33-year-old crashed into a ditch near Interstate 170 and Natural Bridge Road.{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/12/19/lawyers-north-county-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-calls-out-police-not-handing-over-evidence/|title=Lawyers for North County officer-involved shooting suspect calls out police for not handing over evidence|first=Melanie|last=Johnson|date=December 19, 2024}} Krupp commented publicly on the case, stating, "The thing that raises everybody's eyebrows is 87 unreturned gunshots. They didn't say he had weapons in his hand or that he had clearly fired or anything like that."

Krupp has been recognized with several legal awards, including the Young Lawyer's Division Award of Merit and selection to the Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers in 2023 and 2024.

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