About Morris Wayne
Morris Wayne Mettler studied business before turning to law. He earned an MBA in finance and management from Missouri State University in 1999, then completed his J.D. at Washburn University School of Law in 2003. The combination of business training and legal education shaped his early approach to client work.
He began his legal career in 2003 as an Assistant Public Defender IV in Missouri’s State Public Defender system. In that role he handled criminal matters for clients who could not afford private counsel. The position placed him in court frequently and required him to manage heavy caseloads, make quick decisions at arraignments, and prepare cases for trial.
After his time with the public defender’s office he moved into private practice and established the Law Office of Morris Mettler. His work in private practice draws on the courtroom experience he gained as a public defender. He accepts criminal defense matters and represents individuals at various stages of the criminal process, including pretrial proceedings and trial preparation. His background in finance informs how he assesses case costs and strategy for clients who are weighing options.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in courtroom settings. He approaches cases with attention to procedure and an eye for factual detail. That temperament reflects both his legal training and earlier graduate study in management. He maintains professional memberships and remains engaged in the community of practitioners in Missouri.
He practices in Missouri and keeps his office under the name Law Office of Morris Mettler. His practice focuses on criminal defense and related matters.
