Steven Edward Hughes

Steven Edward Hughes

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Bend, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, General Practice

325 Valley Avenue, West Bend, WI

About Steven

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-150 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven Edward Hughes

325 Valley Avenue, West Bend, WI, 53095

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Posted by Donald | September 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Highest Recommendation

Attorney Steven Hughes, working with the University of Wisconsin's Innocence Project, had played a leading role in litigating post-conviction stages of my criminal case, during which time it was my great privilege of meeting and working with Steven on a regular basis. At all times during numerous... in-person and telephonic conferences, Attorney Hughes consistently conducted himself in a highly professional and ethical manner and demonstrated an excellent understanding of both the facts and complex laws relating to my case. Steven consistently displayed genuine concern for not only legal issues at hand, but also for my own personal well being during what was an extremely traumatic time. I had been 16-years in prison on a 42-year sentence and faced at least another 22-years in prison ... yet with his persistent zeal, legal skills and dedication to the case I was finally able to obtain relief from continued unjust incarceration. Steven's legal skills, dedication, tenacity and strong personality reveal an outstanding attorney and paint the portrait of a fine human being, as well. Therefore, it is both my privilege and pleasure to offer my highest and sincerest recommendation for Attorney Steven Hughes.

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Steven Edward Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Moertel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the most passionate advocates I have been around."

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David Streese

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steven is a professional and aggressive criminal defense attorney."

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Ryan Moertel

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Honors Certificate for Concentration in Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin Law School

2015

Pro Bono Society Inductee, University of Wisconsin Law School

2015

Graduate Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin Law School

2015

Dean's Academic Achievement Award, University of Wisconsin Law School

2015

3rd Place William Tell Schuetzenfest 2015, Dodge County Bar Association

2015

2nd Place Sgt. York Match Schuetzenfest 2015, Dodge County Bar Association

2013

Best Aid Station, Ironman Wisconsin

2012

Dean's List, University of Wisconsin

2011

Excellence in Leadership, University of Wisconsin Leadership and Involvement

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Madden Vanderloop, S.C.

2014 - 2015

Project Assistant, University Of Wisconsin Law School, Criminal Appeals Project

2014 - 2015

Legal Intern, AF Law

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2014

Project Assistant, University Of Wisconsin Law School, Wisconsin Innocence Project

2013 - 2013

Judicial Intern, Dane County Circuit Court

2012 - 2014

Advocate Judge, Madison Youth Court

2011 - 2011

Investigative Intern, Wisconsin State Public Defenders

2009 - 2012

Tennis Coordinator, City of New Berlin

Associations

2015 - Present

Dodge County Bar Association

Secretary

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Appellate Practice Section

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Sports and Entertainment Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2015 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Public Defender Assigned Counsel Division

Member

2015 - Present

YMCA

Member

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member

2008 - Present

Phi Kappa Phi

Member

2014 - 2015

University of Wisconsin Associated Students of Madison

Law School Representative

2014 - 2015

Wisconsin Triathlon Team

Vice President

2013 - 2015

University of Wisconsin

Law School Mentor

2013 - 2014

Wisconsin International Law Journal

Member

2013 - 2015

Wisconsin International Law Journal

Articles Editor

2013 - 2014

Wisconsin Triathlon Team

Race Coordinator

2012 - 2015

University of Wisconsin Sports and Entertainment Law Society

Webmaster

2010 - 2012

The Young Progressives

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Support Modification

change in child support granted

Child Support Modification

Child Support successfully modified

Probation Revocation

Probation not Revoked

Placement Enforcement

Won placement enforcement

Wisconsin Innocence Project

Conviction Vacated

Child Abuse Defense

claim dismissed

Criminal Appeals Project

Conviction Vacated

Wisconsin Innocence Project

Reduced 42 year sentence to 15.

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Education

2015

University of Wisconsin

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2012

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Student Council

Government

2011

Activism 101

Leadership and Activism

Publications

2015

North Western Reporter State of Wisconsin v. James Coleman

2011

Capitol Times State should be proud of strong voter participation

2011

Badger Herald Spring elections were historic

Languages

English

Activity

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