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![Tracey A Wood]( "Tracey A Wood")
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Tracey A Wood
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMiddleton, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
A true Wisconsin native, Attorney Wood earned her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her law degree from the University of Wisconsin. From the beginning of her legal career, Attorney Wood dedicated herself to defending OWI cases—allowing her to gain valuable experience and insights that are used to help her clients. Attorney Wood is the first Wisconsin attorney to serve on the Board of Regents for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) held at Harvard Law School, an organization devoted to furthering education for attorneys in this field of law. She is also a frequent speaker at...
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Michael Cohen
Eau Claire, WI Criminal Law Lawyer
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
We are the best criminal defense team in Northcentral and Northwestern Wisconsin. We have been helping clients resolve their matters for over 30 years.
A criminal or OWI case can leave you with many hardships — from loss of a job, to financial hardships, community stigmatization and psychological and emotional distress. Defending a criminal or drunk driving case is difficult and stressful. You don't have to fight this battle alone.
When a loved one is charged with a crime, the impact can be felt throughout the home. Many individuals struggle with enormous stress and anxiety due to the situation. This stress...
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Michael Hayes
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
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Marquette University Law School
Michael M. Hayes was a founding partner of the Milwaukee law firm of Hayes & Rothstein, 1983-2019.
A Milwaukee native, Mr. Hayes earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from Marquette University Law School, where he was the Lead Articles Editor on the Law Review. During this time, he also served as a Judicial Intern for Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Decker. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated in 1977. Within 3 years he was listed in Best Lawyers in America after founding what had...
![Franklyn M. Gimbel]( "Franklyn M. Gimbel")
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Franklyn M. Gimbel
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 64 years of experience
(414) 271-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Two Plaza East, Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Criminal and Employment
Marquette University Law School
Franklyn M. Gimbel founded GRGB after serving as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1963 through 1968. His experience as a federal prosecutor has proven invaluable in developing a successful private criminal defense law practice.
Over the years, Frank has expanded his practice into civil litigation, including complex business, employment, communications, and First Amendment cases. He has represented small businesses and large corporations, as well as individuals ranging from working men and women to judges, CEOs, and other professionals. No person's problem is too insignificant or too complicated.
Helping people is Frank's passion and the cornerstone of his practice. As he so...
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Benjamin T Van Severen
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationMilwaukee, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
Marquette University Law School
Benjamin Van Severen is a criminal defense attorney who practices in Milwaukee and throughout the state of Wisconsin. He has experience handling all types of cases, from misdemeanors and OWI/DUI to serious felonies, including homicide, sexual assault, crimes involving firearms, and drug crimes.
Focusing entirely on criminal defense, Attorney Van Severen has achieved an acquittal rate three times the state average. Attorney Van Severen received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in 2010, with majors in Political Science and Criminology, and a minor in Music. He then received his Juris Doctor from Marquette...
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Julia Westley
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationBrookfield, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Marquette University Law School
Attorney Westley practices criminal defense and DUI/OWI all over Wisconsin. She graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2015 with a certificate in litigation and uses that every day. She did her undergrad at the University of Minnesota and graduated from there in 2011. She has done a stint with Americorps and regularly volunteers for Teen Court in Waukesha County as a judge.
She has won numerous awards for client satisfaction and works hard to get the best case scenario for her clients on a daily basis.
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Eric Raskopf
Oconomowoc, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University
I have successfully defended the rights of the accused in the full range of criminal and traffic offenses since 1992. I am sensitive to the fact that while I have a busy caseload, this may be your only experience with the criminal justice system. Whether your are accused of a minor traffic violation or a serious felony, you can expect that your matter will be handled with a high level of professionalism, integrity and sensitivity. Remember, it's your case.
Proper communication between attorney and client is the hallmark of effective representation. Clients can expect copies of documents filed on their behalf...
![Cole Ruby]( "Cole Ruby")
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Cole Ruby
Baraboo, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Appeals
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Attorney Cole D. Ruby is universally recognized as one of the leading appellate attorneys in the State of Wisconsin. He focuses his practice on litigating appeals following convictions at jury trials. He has successfully litigated post-conviction issues in cases involving, for example, drug trafficking, sexual assault, possession of child pornography, arson, and homicide. On several occasions, Attorney Ruby has been able to have convictions overturned and charges dismissed completely, even after a client was convicted at jury trial while represented by other attorneys. Attorney Ruby is also an accomplished trial lawyer. Together with Andrew Martinez, he’s a two-time recipient of...
![Adam J. Schleis]( "Adam J. Schleis")
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Adam J. Schleis
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Lawyer
(414) 271-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Criminal
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Before joining Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP as an Associate, Adam J. Schleis worked for seven years in the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office where he did trial-level defense work. His practice later expanded to include cases beyond criminal defense such as those involving mental health, guardianship, child protective services and family law— working with clients from pre-charging all the way through jury trial. In his eight years of experience, Adam has tried plenty of cases in front of a jury.
To schedule your initial consultation with the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney, visit online or call 414-271-1440.
![Teuta Jonuzi]( "Teuta Jonuzi")
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Teuta Jonuzi
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationMiddleton, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
As an young and energetic attorney at Tracey Wood & Associates, Teuta Jonuzi fights hard for the rights or her clients.
![Nicole Masnica]( "Nicole Masnica")
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Nicole Masnica
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal and Appeals
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Nicole M. Masnica is a Partner at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Working to serve Wisconsin clients and bettering her community has always been a top priority. Nicole has spent countless hours in circuit courts in Southeastern Wisconsin both as a trial attorney and appellate advocate.
Prior to joining the firm, Nicole spent nine years representing countless individuals in all stages of criminal litigation at the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office, from pre-charging conferences to appellate representation to administrative revocation proceedings. She has tried multiple cases to a jury with successful outcomes and has achieved relief for...
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Aaron W Schenk
Green Bay, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
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Ave Maria School of Law
For a Green Bay Attorney that PUTS YOU FIRST, look no further! The Schenk Law Firm, LLC is a "Client-First" Law Firm serving Green Bay (Brown County), Appleton (Outagamie County), Oshkosh (Winnebago County), and all other areas in Northeastern Wisconsin & Michigan. The Schenk Law Firm provides powerful legal representation to the people of Wisconsin, we are available for 24/7 Emergency Legal Assistance 911@SchenkLegal.com as well. Our Attorneys are some of the most sympathetic and considerate. Whether you're experiencing a Criminal Felony or Misdemeanor Law Case, Traffic, Probation Revocation, Appeals, Family Law Case, Divorce, Child Custody, Tribal Court, or Federal...
![Glenn E. Gaskill III]( "Glenn E. Gaskill III")
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Glenn E. Gaskill III
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationBrookfield, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Marquette University Law School
Attorney Glenn E. Gaskill III received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he studied Political Science and Philosophy in addition to being a member of the football team. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he practices today.
Through the practice of law, Attorney Gaskill has taken the skills that made him successful on the football field and translated them to the courtroom. He has used his work ethic and honed his competitive spirit to his advantage in the courtroom with victories in both misdemeanor and felony...
![John Birdsall]( "John Birdsall")
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John Birdsall
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
Attorney John Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted criminal defense lawyers in Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. With over 250 jury trails, mostly for serious felonies such as homicide, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the Wisconsin average. John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and has recently helped a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police has interrogated Gill into confessing when he was in...
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Nathaniel J Wojan
Menasha, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
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Marquette University Law School
Raised in Northcentral Wisconsin, Attorney Wojan attended UW-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School. Attorney Wojan has practiced at Petit & Dommershausen since 2012.
![Matthew Goldin]( "Matthew Goldin")
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Matthew Goldin
Oshkosh, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Attended Northwestern University and graduated with BA in history in 1986. Attended University of Baltimore Law School and graduated with a JD in 1991. Resided in Oshkosh, Wisconsin since 1992. Married with two children.
![Jason D. Luczak]( "Jason D. Luczak")
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Jason D. Luczak
MIlwaukee, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(414) 271-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Suite 1170
MIlwaukee, WI 53202
Criminal, Business, Insurance Claims and Municipal
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jason D. Luczak is a trial and appellate attorney at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He represents clients in a variety of practice areas, including criminal and white-collar defense, administrative and licensing matters, and civil litigation in the state and federal courts, as well as municipal courts and administrative agencies throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. His experience includes trying serious felonies and other charges in state and federal court and briefing and arguing appeals before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Jason is licensed to practice law in...
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Mr. Jamy Richard Johansen
Superior, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Attorney Johansen is a Superior native who graduated from the UWS-Superior with a B.A. in History, cum laude. He earned his J.D. in San Diego, California. While in law school, Johansen worked for Federal Defender's of San Diego, Inc.
After passing the bar examination, Johansen began handling cases in Douglas County and surrounding Wisconsin counties. Attorney Johansen has served as both President and Vice President of the Douglas County Bar Association and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. For the past two decades, he has been President of Johansen Law Office, S.C. where he focuses...
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Patrick Kiernan Cafferty
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRacine, WI Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Marquette University Law School
Mr. Cafferty’s credentials and awards include:
+ Graduate of Marquette University Law School
+ Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
+ Member of the Wisconsin Association Criminal Defense Lawyers
+ Named in Super Lawyers Magazine 2008 – 2021
+ Earned the Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell AV* Peer Review Rating
+ Named in Best Lawyers in America 2013-2021 Edition for Criminal Defense
Mr. Cafferty has developed solid professional relationships and a reputation of being honest with judges and prosecutors throughout Southeast Wisconsin.
From offices in Racine, criminal defense lawyer Patrick Cafferty defends the rights of people charged with state and federal criminal offenses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern...
![Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day]( "Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day")
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Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day
Baraboo, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Appeals
Northeastern University School of Law
Attorney Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day has dedicated his career to the service of others and the protection of the “little guy.” His legal career began at a non-profit law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, where he helped people in both criminal and civil proceedings, including evictions, collections, and family-law issues. Attorney Meyer-O’Day then joined the Office of the State Public Defender, working in the Lancaster, Wisconsin office. There, he defended people accused of crimes at all levels of severity. He has extensive trial experience, and a record of successfully litigating issues involving the violation of clients’ constitutional rights. He’s convinced judges to throw...
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Breanne M. Bucher
Waukesha, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Family, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Valparaiso University
Breanne Bucher joined the firm in April, 2014. She previously was an associate attorney at a general practice law firm in Waukesha County. Breanne graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2010 and passed the Wisconsin Bar Examination on her first attempt.
In law school, she was a member of the Valparaiso Law Criminal Law Clinic, in which she represented indigent clients charged with both low-level misdemeanors and violent felony offenses. She also interned with the Lake County Public Defender’s Office in Lake County, Indiana and continued to gain experience in criminal defense. Although passionate about criminal law, she discovered...
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Carl B Johnson
Racine, WI Criminal Law Lawyer
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Marquette University Law School
Carl B. Johnson was born and raised in Racine. Attorney Johnson received his law degree from the Marquette University Law School in 2006 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Carl is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Attorney Johnson’s practice specializes in all areas of criminal defense, including juvenile law, zealously defending his clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He represents clients charged with misdemeanors and serious felonies including drug offenses, gun crimes, domestic violence, property crimes, homicide, and sexual assault. Attorney Johnson has extensive trial experience,...
![Corey Chirafisi]( "Corey Chirafisi")
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Corey Chirafisi
Madison, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
City University of New York - City College
An accomplished criminal defense attorney in Wisconsin, Corey C. Chirafisi devotes his legal career solely to defending individuals charged with criminal and drunk driving offenses. He handles cases involving Wisconsin state law as well as federal law, and has represented people on every type of criminal charge and all levels of drunk driving charges with rather impressive results in numerous difficult cases. A former prosecutor, Mr. Chirafisi began his career as an assistant district attorney handling criminal matters ranging from disorderly conduct to homicide. He provides this experience to current clients whether they are charged with battery, computer...
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Jeffrey Kippa
Appleton, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Edinburgh University Faculty of Law and Marquette University Law School
I opened my office in 2013 and limit my practice exclusively to criminal law. Prior to opening my office, I worked for area firms for about ten years. In deciding to limit my practice to criminal defense, I have been able to focus on helping others out of what is typically the lowest point in their life. That is the hard part about my job - always meeting people at a horrible point in their lives. The best part of my job is helping them through the process and out the other side of things. Providing answers and direction to...
![Candice C.M. Tlustosch]( "Candice C.M. Tlustosch")
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Candice C.M. Tlustosch
La Crosse, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, Estate Planning, Family and Workers' Comp
University of Wisconsin Law School
After working in a firm for the first four years out of law school, Candice opened her own law practice in Sparta, Wisconsin. While she thoroughly enjoyed the six years she spent working across multiple counties and a wide range of legal areas, Candice sought and received a judicial appointment to complete a term as La Crosse County Circuit Court Branch 5 Judge. Now that her term has concluded, Candice has returned to private practice with increased skill and knowledge to better serve her clients.
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Amy Catherine Scholz
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
Brookfield, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal
University of Akron School of Law
Attorney Amy C. Scholz is a former state criminal prosecutor who primarily focuses her practice on providing the best defense to clients with criminal defense, traffic, and drunk driving matters. Amy began her practice in Ohio where she worked for the City of Akron Prosecutors Office. She then returned to Wisconsin where she worked as an assistant district attorney before refocusing her practice to criminal defense. Amy is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has successfully argued motions to the court, negotiated the reduction of felony and misdemeanor charges, prevailed at jury trials, and earned...
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Stephen Pleck Johnson
Sturgeon Bay, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Active Scout leader and Council Board member, Elderly Housing Board, Local party treasurer, Radio broadcasting board member. Past Red Cross Chapter President and Water Safety Chair and WSIT. Concentrate in Criminal Law, Probate, Real Estate and General Practice.
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Paul E. Bucher
Waukesha, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Marquette University Law School
Paul was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. Paul has five brothers and was raised by a single mom. Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, Paul attended the local Catholic grade school and worked his way through school by working at gas stations, having a paper route and doing whatever he could to raise money to pay for tuition and books. Paul attended Pius XI high school and, once again, worked to pay all costs of his education, as did his five brothers.
Upon graduating from high school, Paul took a year...
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Sarah Schmeiser
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Madison, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Wisconsin Law School
Sarah concentrates on two areas of practice: criminal and traffic defense and immigration law. In the area of criminal and traffic defense, Sarah has defended clients at all levels - from local municipal courts through the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Sarah handles many circuit court trials every year, successfully protecting client interests. Sarah handles all levels of appeal in criminal and traffic cases and has argued several cases in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sarah frequently handles charges of drunk driving, sexual assault, substantial battery, theft from employer, delivery of a controlled substance, and all types of criminal and...
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Chadwick Kaehne
Appleton, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
Mr. Chadwick Kaehne graduated from the University of Wisconsin
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Shortly after his
undergraduate studies, Mr. Kaehne founded a mental health clinic serving
clients throughout Winnebago, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Brown
counties. Mr. Kaehne established his law practice shortly after
receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of
Law in Ohio. Using the philosophy grounded from his experiences from the
mental health field, Mr. Kaehne believes that not only should a law
firm be both reputable and aggressive in serving the needs of their
clients; but also passionate, with...
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Richard Coad
Madison, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
William Mitchell College of Law
Rick Coad is the founder and principal of Coad Law Office, S.C., in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a top-rated criminal defense attorney with more than 19 years of experience. Rick focuses his practice on defending individuals and corporations in state and federal court. His skills have carried him to courts throughout the midwest, and he has argued a case in the United States Supreme Court.
He has been named by Super Lawyers thirteen times in his career, most recently in 2023. He is widely considered a leading defense lawyer in Wisconsin.
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Anthony Cotton
Waukesha, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
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Marquette University Law School
My first trial after graduating law school was a homicide case and we achieved a not guilty verdict. Since then, our firm has achieved innumerable dismissals and acquittals. We have won cases that seem unwindable. We have won cases when clients have confessed to crimes. In one very remarkable case, one of our clients confessed to a crime and pleaded guilty with another lawyer. After coming to us for a second opinion we were able to withdraw his guilty plea, go to trial, and convince a jury of his innocence despite the fact that he confessed his guilt to the...
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Kristen Nelson
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(414) 271-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Criminal and Appeals
DePaul University
Kristen Nelson is a Partner at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen was a solo practitioner in private practice, specializing in criminal and health care defense. She has represented clients before the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Wisconsin Department of Hearings and Appeals, Wisconsin State Courts, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kristen graduated from DePaul University College of Law, earning a Health Law Certificate along with her law degree. In September 2012, she became licensed to practice law in the...
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Kirk B. Obear
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationMilwaukee, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law and DUI
State University of New York - Buffalo
Kirk Obear began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a JAG, prosecuting military cases. He later became one of the most renowned defense lawyers within the military. In the 1990s, Kirk moved his practice to defend civilians in private practice. Today, with the help of superior legal professionals, he represents individuals facing the most serious crimes.
At our firm, we take a teamwork approach. To us, more muscle means getting the job done faster and better. Frequent meetings, brainstorming, extensive investigation, and applying our years of legal and scientific training are all part of what makes our teamwork approach...
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Brian Nelson
Milwaukee, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Criminal defense attorney Brian C. Nelson earned his Bachelor degree from Indiana University in 2012. He continued his legal education at Indiana University, and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2016. During law school, Mr. Nelson focused on trial advocacy and criminal defense, taking every available course and clinic in those fields. In his second year, he interned at the Marion County Prosecutors Office for a semester before leaving to clerk for a private criminal defense attorney. Mr. Nelson was on the board of his legal fraternity, and competed as a member of his school’s trial advocacy team his last two...
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Nils P. Wyosnick
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationMadison, WI Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Nils Wyosnick is an attorney for Murphy Desmond S.C., based in Madison, Wisconsin. With a concentration in defending clients charged with drunk driving offenses and misdemeanor and felony crimes, Nils represents clients in Wisconsin and Illinois.
A graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law, Nils began his career as a prosecutor for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Nils prosecuted in some of the busiest courtrooms in the nation, gaining extensive trial work experience and training. In 2014, Nils left the State's Attorney's office for private practice; continuing his experience in...
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John Miller Carroll
Appleton, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Marquette University Law School
Attorney John Miller Carroll is the founder of our Appleton law firm, John Miller Carroll Law Office. At our firm, we focus on protecting the rights of the residents of Wisconsin, including but not limited to, Outagamie and Winnebago counties and surrounding east-central Wisconsin who face charges for state & criminal offenses. We proudly defend clients arrested for a variety of offenses, including:
• Homicides
• Drug offenses
• Assault
• OWI
•...
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Steven House
Madison, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Cannabis Law and DUI
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Shane Laughton Brabazon
Green Bay, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
Shane Laughton Brabazon is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Brabazon Law Office, LLC. A native of Northeastern Wisconsin, Shane attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he earned degrees in Economic and Finance and Minored in Speech Communication. He served three terms as President of the Creighton University Speech and Debate Team and won numerous awards for debating and persuasive speaking. He graduated from Creighton Magna Cum Laude.
Shane graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1995 and passed the Wisconsin State Bar that same year. While at the University of Minnesota, Attorney Brabazon was an intern...
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Taylor M. Hart
Baraboo, WI Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Criminal
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Attorney Hart is a skilled and accomplished criminal defense attorney. He is a recipient of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Hanson Memorial Advocate’s Prize, which is presented to attorneys who have won a not-guilty verdict in a homicide jury trial. He has also been named a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers.
The trial for which Attorney Hart won the Hanson Prize involved a count of first-degree intentional homicide, the most serious crime under Wisconsin law. Taylor was featured on WKOW 27 News after that victory. He also recently obtained acquittals on all...
