"Defense done right."
If you're looking for excellent representation, Kirk Obear is the one to call!!!
- a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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Kirk Obear Attorney at Law - New Location - Sheboygan
I am pleased to announce that in November of2008, Ileft myformer practice to openmyown officein... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2010-04-28
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I hired Kirk to represent me in a multiple felony drug case I was facing. Not only was I extremely impressed with the work and effort he put into my...
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Peer Endorsements
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Excellent lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago
Kirk Obear has a deserved reputation as one of Wisconsin's finest attorneys. I have sought his advice and I would not hesitate to refer a family...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Andrew Mishlove
, Glendale (WI), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Kirk Bowden Obear was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Wisconsin |
Active
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1994 |
03/18/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
Kirk Obear Attorney at Law
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2008–present
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Associate, Partner at
Melowski, Obear & Cohen
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1999–2008
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Judge Advocate General- Area Defense Counsel at
USAF
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1994–1999
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1994 |
| Mount Olive College |
Psychology |
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1990 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Wisconsin SuperLawyer(R) |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2009 |
| Milwaukee Best in Business |
Forbes Magazine |
2008 |
| Wisconsin SuperLawyer(R) |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2008 |
| Wisconsin SuperLawyer(R) |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2007 |
| Air Force Meritorious Service Award |
USAF |
1999 |
| Air Force Commendation Medal |
USAF |
1997 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
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| Board of Directors |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) |
2009-present
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| Member |
National College for DUI Defense NCDD |
2009-present
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| Legislative Director |
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) |
2008-present
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| Member |
International Criminal Defence Attorneys Association |
2006-present
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| Member |
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association |
2000-present
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| Legal Committee |
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Legal Committee |
2000-present
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Seventh Circuit Bar Association |
2000-present
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| Life Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Council of Affiliates |
1999-present
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| Member |
Sheboygan County Bar Association |
1999-present
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| Board of Directors |
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1999-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1994-present
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| President |
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) |
2006-2008
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 6
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Publications
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| Contribution Editor- Jury Instructions |
National Editorial Board- Forecite Legal Publications, Inc. |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Defending a Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Case |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2009 |
| Converting the Analyst From Enemy to Ally |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2008 |
| Aggressive and Ethical Advocacy |
WACDL Ethics Seminar |
2007 |
| Jury Instructions, Testimony and Closing Argument |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2007 |
| Defending an Internet Sex Sting Case |
WACDL Mega-Seminar |
2006 |
| The Fourth Amendment in Drunk Driving Cases |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2006 |
| Defense Issues in OWI Litigation |
12th Annual Traffic & Impaired Driving Law Seminar |
2006 |
| Defense Perspective on Chemical Testing |
International Society for Chemical Testing |
2005 |
| Defense Perspective on Law Enforcement |
10th Annual Traffic & Impaired Driving Law Seminar |
2004 |
| Blood Testing Evidence in OWI Cases |
WACDL OWI Seminar |
2003 |
| Prosecutorial Misconduct |
WACDL Ethics Seminar |
2003 |
| Due Process Provisions of the Bail Reform Act |
Federal Defender Services Seminar |
2003 |
| Current Developments in OWI Defense |
9th Annual Traffic & Impaired Driving Law Seminar |
2003 |
| Cross Examining the Blood Analyst |
WACDL OWI Seminar |
2002 |
| Trial Issues in Drunk Driving Cases |
8th Annual Traffic & Impaired Driving Law Seminar |
2002 |
| Cross Examination of State's Expert in Blood Test Case |
WACDL OWI Seminar |
2001 |
| War on Drugs: Defending a Urinalysis Case |
Annual Meeting, National Legal Committee |
2001 |
| Military Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Records |
NACDL- La Jolla, California |
2000 |
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