John A. Birdsall

John A. Birdsall

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 4.5 star rating

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Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Birdsall Law Offices SC
    135 W Wells Street
    Suite 214
    Milwaukee, WI 53203
    Office: 414-831-5465
    Fax: 920-544-1222
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I have practiced criminal law for 20 years and tried approximately 130 cases to verdict. My acquittal rate is 4 times the state average and nearly all of... more

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11 endorsements


Dudley A. Williams

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with John and he is a great advocate for his clients. He knows the law and gets tremendous results. He does not... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Dudley Williams , Glendale (WI), 6 days ago
Jeffrey W. Jensen

I have worked with John on a number of difficult multi-defendant cases, and I find that John's legal work and ethics are of the highest quality.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Jensen , Milwaukee (WI), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

23 years since John A. Birdsall was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Wisconsin Active 1989 03/06/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Wisconsin Public Reprimand, Court 2004 03/06/2012

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Birdsall Law Offices SC 1999–present
Attorney at Gonzalez, Saggio, Birdsall & Harlan 1992–1999
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Wisconsin Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989
University of Wisconsin, Madison Political Science, History- Honors Program BA - Bachelor of Arts 1986

Awards

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AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Committee on Indegent Defense Compensation
Volunteer Attorney Milwaukee Rescue Mission
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
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Guides: 6 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Sentencing in Wisconsin Wisconsin Sentencing Commission 2007
Race and Sentencing in Wisconsin Wisconsin Sentencing Commission 2007
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Sentencing Hearing in the "New World" Refocusing the Profession for the New Millenium 2000
Representing Indigent Defendants at Sentencing and Disposition 1998 State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Convention 1998