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Christopher R. Smith
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Biography
Attorney Chris Smith is the current City Attorney for the City of South Milwaukee. He is also the assistant City/Village Attorney for Franklin, Mequon, Germantown and Mequon.
Attorney Smith has been recognized as a Rising Star in the State of Wisconsin annually by SuperLawyers annually since 2009 and is rated a perfect 10.0 on . He was also recently selected as a Leading Lawyer in M Magazine. Attorney Smith is a former adjunct law professor at local colleges and universities and has served as a Judge in New Berlin's Teen Court.
Attorney Smith is a former Partner with Magner, Hueneke, Smith & Borda, LLP. He is a graduate of Marquette University Law School and a graduate of UW-Whitewater where he received a bachelor's degree in Business Management.
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 21 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Wesolowski, Reidenbach & Sajdak, SC
11402 W. Church St., Franklin, WI, 53132
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Christopher R. Smith's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2015
Look No Further! This is who you want to represent you!
Chris did an outstanding job. I had met with two other lawyers but Chris by far came out on top. He made me feel my case was important and he was going to do what was needed to get the results period. There wasn't a lot of fluff it was to the point and professional. That professionalism carried i...
Posted by Joe | May 13, 2014
Finally an attorney you can trust!
Chris Smith performed an exemplary job in my case. While most attorneys would have simply showed up in court and taken the first deal the DA threw out, Chris came prepared. Was able to challenge the citation, and ultimately get it next to dropped. More importantly I never felt like I was a number, or...
Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2012
Dedicated to helping and highly intelligent...
Attorney Chris Smith was reliable and hard working. His intelligence in criminal defense is unmatched. I was very pleased and impressed when I worked with him.
Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2012
Review of attorney Christopher R. Smith
Attorney Smith represents my business. Currently, he is representing my company in an overweight trucking issue. He has also successfully represented my company in unemployment claims hearings and provided guidance in difficult employee terminations. I've found him to be extremely competent in eve...
Posted by Jim | November 30, 2012
I highly recommend Chirs
I first hired Chris a few years ago to create a will and power of attorney. Chris took the time to explain how it all worked and suggested language to include future children we may have, which we didn't think of. Unfortunately, I had to hire Chris again. I recently got a speeding ticket. Not...
Christopher R. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Because of my position, I cannot endorse any Wisconsin lawyer. I will say, however, that that this lawyer has demonstrated a high level of ethics and competence."
"Sharp! Trusted by Judges and knows exactly what he is doing and does it well! Having discussed several cases with Mr. Smith, I can state that he is a very well-prepared, highly skilled, aggressive advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse his work, and would confidently refer clients to him."
"Chris is an attorney who devotes himself to his clients and work-product. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a past client or friend to Chris."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Chris in court for years. He is always prepared, his clients are well informed about court proceedings, and he gets the result the client needs. Chris is friendly to both friend and foe which serves him well in the court system. I highly recommend him for all criminal and drunk driving cases."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith works extremely hard for his clients and I have observed him successfully advocating for his clients for years. Attorney Smith is respected by judges, prosecutors and fellow defense attorneys as well and knows what is best for his clients and how to achieve the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Smith is a conscientious and extremely skilled criminal defense attorney. He is zealous in protecting his client's rights and leaves no stone unturned in formulating a defense. I have personally referred people to Attorney Smith for DUI matters and all of them have been nothing but satisfied with his representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have never encountered an attorney with more passion than Chris. He will fight for his clients to the ends of the earth, and no one ever gets the better of him. He will prepare for a case more thoroughly than any lawyer I know. He works harder and smarter than any person I know. It is a privilege to witness him in court. I am honored to know him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is highly skilled in the area of drunk driving defense, and he attends seminars dedicated solely to this topic. Attorney Smith is known for his successful motions and is also more than qualified to handle the most serious of crimes."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Wisconsin SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Wisconsin Superlawyers
2010
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate, Wesolowski, Reidenbach & Sajdak, SC
2004 - Present
Partner, Magner, Hueneke, Smith & Borda, LLP
Associations
2004 - Present
New Berlin Teen CourtJudge
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Stevens Point v. Lowery, 2014AP7412
Overturned, conviction ordred to be vacated
State of Wisconsin v. Pinnow
Dismissed as unconstitutional
Education
2004
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2016
Municipal Attorneys Institute
Room Tax Law
2015
Annual Seminar
Discovery in the Digital Age
Publications
2003
E-Commerce Law Report
Drafting Enforceable Arbitration Clauses for Online Businesses
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get a Class H felony reduced to a misdeminor?
02 May 2014
Q&A
Do sex assault allegation cases get weaker as time goes on?
30 Nov 2012
Q&A
Can i be prosecuted for my roommate growing marijuana in his closet?
26 Nov 2012