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Christopher S. Carson

3.6
Rating: 2.6

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Berlin, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt

Carson Law Office, 15350 West National Ave. Suite 101, New Berlin, WI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Christopher

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 33 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1992

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Carson Law Office

Carson Law Office, 15350 West National Ave. Suite 101, New Berlin, WI, 53151

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Christopher S. Carson's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Standard Ambulance Chaser

Wish I would have known Chris' ethical "challenges" before hiring him. Even for a lawyer, this guy is sub-par. And that's putting it kindly. When other lawyers frown on you, its very telling. He was totally unprepared for my court date. He fumbled and bumbled and struggled to remember details. Im... sure I would have done a better job relating the facts of the details myself. In addition it looked like he just rolled out of bed in his suit. Complete with sneakers. Absolute joke. It was embarassing both to hear and watch this "lawyer" ply his trade. Needless to say, things didn't turn out as I'd hoped. I immediately fired Chris after my court date and hired a competent lawyer. Highly NOT recommend. In addition, anyone looking to hire Chris should look up the laundry list of disciplinary actions against him. For someone that vaunts his morals his public record stands squarely against him.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute worse

Do not hire Christopher. Tried to make me take a plea without going through discovery. Came unprepared to every hearing. Just took my money and I was the one who had to put in the work. He will be sued soon! DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT HIRE CARSON LAW! Absolute worse! He has a bad track record. Save yoursel...f and your money and do not hire Christopher Carson.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible experience.

This attorney came to court late and ill-prepared. He was very inappropriate. He did an awful job representing me, and the hudge handed down a very lengthy sentence without reprieve, for a first-time, very minor, criminal offense. I DO NOT recommend. If you check up on him you will see he was suspe...nded from practicing not once, but TWICE. I don't know what he did to get suspended twice, but it's obviously something serious.

Posted by Jennifer | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Total Waste Of Money

Chris knew that I was being railroaded by the “justice system”, and he also knew that my Nursing License was on the line should said charges stick and result in convictions. He made absolutely no effort to fight on my behalf, took my money though and then indicated that I really had no chance of winn...ing a trial and essentially forced me into a plea “deal” that any public defender could’ve done, and possibly even have done better!! Don’t waste your money and throw away your rights or your future! He’s not in the practice of ethical criminal defense, that’s for sure!

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sentencing Hearing

I hired Mr. Carson just two weeks prior to a sentencing hearing for my fiancée who was facing a pretty hefty sentence. He not only got the sentenced reduced, but with the limited time he had to prepare following the conviction; he laid the foundation for very strong argument for appeal. So much so t...hat I have decided to re-hire him for the appeal as well. He always follows up with me in a timely manner and displays integrity and sincerity on each encounter. I have already referred him to others based upon his diligence in how he is handling our case.

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Experience

Rating:  2.6 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2020

updated on 03/10/2021

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Suspension issued in WI, 2015

updated on 04/03/2015

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2009

updated on 12/05/2014

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Christopher’s comment:

“I fought for a father to see his children, who were being withheld from him illegally. I brought a motion to enforce placement, on the theory that even without a specific order in place, no parent should simply conceal her children from the father. The mother backed down, but not before her lawyer reported my motion to the Bar. The Bar disagreed with my creativity here, claiming that only specific placement orders can be enforced. Sad.”

Languages

English

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