Paul A. Ksicinski

Paul A. Ksicinski

4.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oconomowoc, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Constitutional, Civil Rights

38 South Main Street #1056, Oconomowoc, WI

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

A criminal prosecution requires a strong response, and it is not a road that you should travel alone. When it seems as though the weight of the world is on your shoulders, I am honored to be the one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Wisconsin who has your back. If you are facing criminal charges, you should make sure to consult the seasoned criminal defense attorney referred to as excellent and skillful by Wisconsin Justice David T. Prosser, Paul A. Ksicinski.

11 years

60%
DUI and DWI 25%

If you've been arrested for a OWI DUI in Wisconsin and you don't think it's fair, you need attorney Paul A. Ksicinski to protect your rights, make sure you're treated fairly and who knows how to get results. I understand that you may be feeling confused, angry, or somewhat fearful about what's happened to you. The process of being arrested, taken to jail, fingerprinted, and photographed can be dehumanizing. A drunk driving arrest does not mean that you are a bad person.

11 years

25%
Constitutional 10%

Paul Ksicinski has fought to protect the guarantees of individual rights of many people. Paul Ksicinski has sought to enforce the rules about what the government can and can’t do. Some provisions affect people’s lives more than others, but they are all important in their own right.

11 years

10%
Civil Rights 5%

The civil rights litigation Paul Ksicinski has been involved in has shaped Wisconsin. Whether it was litigating the rights of same sex couples to be married, arguing against felon disenfranchisement in voting or against racial profiling, Paul A. Ksicinski has fought for the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment (and to be free from unfair treatment or discrimination) in a number of settings.

11 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Paul A. Ksicinski

38 South Main Street #1056, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066

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Paul A. Ksicinski's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angel | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

My son got into trouble and looking at 18 yrs. I found Paul and he took my sons case. He knows what he's doing and my son got 2 yrs probation and 2 months in huber. He saved me more than he knows. It's nice knowing he had an idea of what to expect cause he has been doing this and knows the people and... the law. He's a great man to work with very nice and friendly. He didn't sugar coat anything he told us like it was. He couldn't guarantee us anything as no attorney can but he was GREAT. If he wasn't in my sons corner I would be looking at him on a monitor. Thank you Paul for everything specially my sons life and freedom.

Posted by Melissa | September 15, 2014

My Case

Attorney Ksicinski was very Very Responsive To My Calls And Answered All The Questions I Had. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel.

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Paul A. Ksicinski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is known for his aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Nistler

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is smart, hard working, tenacious and deeply empathetic. He is a true believer in protecting people's rights and a great advocate to have in your corner!"

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Russell Stamper

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He's smart, resourceful, creative, bold, a humanitarian with a strong social conscience in pursuit of justice through the legal system"

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Jean Kies

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul does an excellent job representing his clients in the criminal courts. He is a zealous advocate and a wonderful counselor. He treats his colleagues with equal care and decency."

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Raymond Dall'Osto

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have known Paul for many years, since he was a student of mine when I taught at Marquette Law School. Paul is an energetic and creative lawyer, who does good work and truly cares about his clients. Paul is able to see the "forest for the trees", and he is not afraid to assert constitutional principles to protect his clients' rights."

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Ramon Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney. He defends his clients to the utmost of his abilities. Paul and I regularly confer to ensure that no stone goes unturned in representing our clients zealously."

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Enku Lin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul K. is an exceptional and courageous constitutional scholar and trial attorney. His knowledge and passion for defending his clients' rights translates to favorable dispositions."

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Andrew Mishlove

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is one of the most passionate, courageous, and intelligent lawyers around. He will never back down from fighting for a just cause!"

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Syovata Edari

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul is one of the best lawyers I know. He mentored me as a young lawyer and I had the honor of working with him on cases. He's an amazing lawyer and a great person AND he's a magician!"

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Brent Nistler

Litigation lawyer

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Jean Kies

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ramon Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Enku Lin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Syovata Edari

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

Peer Verification, Lead Counsel

2014

Criminal Defense Client's Choice, Avvo

1999

Certificate of Appreciation, Wisconsin State Public Defender

1999

Bill of Rights Advocate, Wisconsin Public Defender

1998

Wisconsin Public Defender Performance Recognition Award, Wisconsin Public Defender

1997

First Assistant Award, Milwaukee Trial Office -SPD

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Paul Ksicinski

1990 - 2014

Public Defender, State Of Wisconsin

Associations

2015 - Present

Brown County Bar Association

Past President

1990 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Atorney

2014 - 2016

Brown County Bar Association

President

1990 - 2014

Wisconsin State Public Defender

Assistant State Public Defender

Sample of Legal Cases

KATHERINE M. HALOPKA-IVERY and LINDA M. HALOPKA-IVERY v. SCOTT WALKER et al

Wisconsin Supreme Court decided not to hear case.

State v. Universal Allah

Case currently on appeal

State v. Tracy Edwards

Sentenced to short prison term and released

State v. Michael Henderson and Olando Maclin

charges reduced

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Education

1990

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Practice Series

Other acts evidence

Publications

2014

BBC 4 The Lipinski

2013

Professor Stephen P. Hurley at UW Madison Law School, evidence class Putting your life on trial: other acts evidence

2004

Professor Berman’s Sentencing Law and Policy Blog Using Apprendi to bar juvenile conviction as a predicate offense

1997

Milwaukee Trial Office - SPD Intake Guidelines

1994

Wisconsin Defender Warrantless Search of Individuals in High Crime Areas

Languages

English

Activity

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