Anthony D. Cotton

Anthony D. Cotton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waukesha, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

1535 E Racine Ave, Waukesha, WI

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

The majority of what I do is criminal defense. I handle a large number of DUI cases, along with federal crimes - the majority of which are drug cases.

21 years

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

Are facing jail time as the result of multiple drunk driving convictions? Did you lose your license after being charged with DUI? Attorney Cotton will work hard to help you avoid jail, keep your license and keep all charges off your record.

21 years

25%
Federal Crime 25%

At any given time, at least 25% of my practice consists of federal criminal cases.

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 20 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kuchler & Cotton, S.C.

1535 E Racine Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186-6826

Kuchler & Cotton, S.C.

7000 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213

Kuchler & Cotton

757 N. Broadway, Suite 401, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

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Anthony D. Cotton's Reviews

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65 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jacqueline | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Anthony Cotton the best Lawyer in representing me. He is honest, trustworthy, highly intelligent, informative, I felt protected

Anthony Cotton is by far the best defense lawyer I have ever seen in action. I hired him for my OWI case and he went above and beyond for me throughout my case that went to trial. I met with him and discussed all case details with him. He explained what he could do for my defense and was very informa...tive regarding what he was going to do to represent me. He investigated every aspect of information that he received given from me and the police report's. He studied this information looking at what happened and applied his knowledge of the law where he found errors in the reports and looked and found many errors that were made by others in there report's of what happened. He is highly intelligent and you can see that he is working for you really hard because he doesn't miss anything. If it's there he is going to find it following through with reporting it. He really takes his time and pride in his work, he is the type of person that double checks his work for accuracy and double checks the work of others reporting in the case. He expects there work to be correct lf he finds it to be sloppy or incorrect he informs the court and follows through that it be noted and proceeds with taking action on it. He is respected and very well liked by the employees in the court system. His personality is charismatic and people are drawn to him. I also must speak for his demeanor very calm even when others are provoking him, he can really stay calm and professional in front of others trying to use bouistric antics to provoke a response he is not ever shaken. Every step of the way I was informed and told what's next and what's expected of me. His respect and ability to keep a non threatening intense questions and answers with wittness is remarkable he has a way of wording his question's that he shows respect and gets a better result for it. He always informed me by mail and phone of any changes I never was surprised of any changes. He was always on time and totally prepared for court. He always talked with me before entering each time we went. There were many challenging scenarios to my case and Anthony tackled them all to the very end. My case went to trial and he instructed me on how trial works. How they expect me to answer questions. He watches closely and would interject if he thinks his client is confused to the question which he showed he always had his mind on me and my case. I felt comfortable and really just protected by having the privilege to have him sitting next to me on my side during my court appearances and at my trial. I remember being nervous and distracted one day, and he calmly said I need you to stop what you are doing and listen to me right now it's what I'm saying right now that is what you need to focus on. I knew I had a moment of nerves and was being ADD at that time but it was how nice he snapped me out of it that mattered to me. He has class to his actions and thinks before he talks. Even at the very end of my case he never faltered, he never gave up. I gaurentee any other person would not have kept on doing for me as he did. Even when it was done it wasn't done for him he kept helping me as if I was the most important person in the world and he made me feel like that because I would have to have been blind to not see that he really did care about what happened to me and my well being. I will forever remember and be grateful that he was my lawyer nobody else as a Lawyer with how busy they are would have done what he all did for me. He went far and above the call of duty that he did for me he just did it and I will never forget the character of this man. I feel truely blessed to have had him as my lawyer and by my side during a very stressful time in my life. Thank you Anthony Cotton for caring about me I will never forget you. Kuchler & Cotton S.C. Works together as a team thank you Donna and Chris for bring there for me, Charlotte thanks for your Smile and awesome secretarial skills, and thanks Kim for helping me.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

100% Recommended

My husband was charged with multiple felonies for growing and selling marijuana and facing decades worth of prison time. Hiring Tony was the best decision we could have made. I know that all cases are different, but the outcome of this case was far beyond what we could have ever asked for. Our family... has a second chance, thanks to Tony. Navigating though the justice system was completely foreign to us, but having Tony in our corner put us at ease. He is extremely creative and knowledgeable. He made us aware of all possible options and outcomes each step of the way. He promptly answered all questions, responded to emails, and kept us informed of all of the details. I appreciate all of Tony's efforts more than words could express. I HIGHLY recommend him if you are in need of an exceptional lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2014 | Juvenile

A role model

My teenage son was arrested along with a couple of friends for the possession of small amounts of controlled substances. He was lucky enough to get into a deferred prosecution program, the completion of which would have resulted in his charges being dismissed. He got himself kicked out of the program... 2/3 of the way through. Prosecution was going to proceed. A potential felony conviction would have been catastrophic for him due to his immigration status, and devastating for our entire family of five. He would have had no place to go in a country that is now alien to him. We hired Tony to represent my son. He worked out a deal with the prosecutor to give my son a 3rd chance. The requirements were more rigorous than those of the original program, but they were perfectly fair. My son successfully completed them this time, and the charges were officially dismissed. The way Tony handled the case was exemplary. His intelligence, expertise, network, work ethic and responsiveness are amazing. He devised a solution, struck a deal with the prosecutor in no time, introduced us to the people my son had to work with. He was always available to us during the 6-month process, even at the craziest hour of the day, and provided us with reassurance and a peace of mind during the most difficult times of our lives. We felt his presence, that he cared, all the time. Without him, our family would have fallen apart. He is not just a great attorney, but also a role model for us.

Posted by Fred | March 13, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Anthony Cotton is #1

Where should I start, I was being charged with (3rd) OWI, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of THC, and Refusal to take test for intoxication. I had so many thoughts going through my head, that I was screwed, I was always worried about the outcome of how this would effect me for the rest of my ...life. It was hard times at that point. I was referred to Anthony Cotton through my brother, it was one of the best decisions I have made to hire Anthony as my lawyer. On first impression when I met Anthony he was right on point, very knowledgeable, and laid out how the process was going to happen. After my first meeting with Anthony I knew he was the right lawyer for me and hired him on the spot. He always showed up to every court date and was always on time. Unlike lawyers in the past where they would send someone from their firm to cover without you knowing, Tony made sure he was there with you through the process, just like holding your hand. I was very impressed how Tony would present himself in court always on point and one step ahead. If you had any questions or concerns you could email or call him if he didn't answer, he would get back to you within a reasonable time. I was very impressed with how well Tony communicated and responded to your needs, he was there to be your friend and to fight for you all at the same time. He would even encourage you to hire a private detective to get all details of what happened that night and get witness statements. The outcome of my case was something I thought would never happen. At the motion hearing, Tony fought for me and was defending me in every accusation which leaded to a dismissal of my case. The officer stated he stopped my vehicle because I was leaving the apartment complex that he was responding to a domestic disturbance. The officer reacted on a hunch, without having any reasonable suspicion to stop my vehicle which is also a unlawful stop. After that was presented Tony fought for me and was able to dismiss all charges. Till this day I still communicate with Tony and he will always be my friend and lawyer. The only encouragement that I could offer you is if you are in a serious bind or don't know where to turn, Anthony will be there for you, he is a fighter, and will back you 100% of the way. I have no regrets!

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2013 | Child Abuse

Wonderful Lawyer!

My husband and I retained Tony when my husbands Ex Wife filed child abuse charges against him. It was a very hard time for us and I called Tony in hysterics early in the morning. He had never heard from us until then but immediately got to work! Tony contacted all the involved authorities and got al...l the information regarding our case BEFORE we even retained his services. He offered some great advice and when things got confusing he was quick to explain. Retaining Tony to handle our case was probably the best decision we could have made. He put together an action plan and got started right away. Tony was always easy to contact, and quick to reply, even though he was busy himself since he had a new baby on the way. Tony worked with the DA as well as Family Services to get us the best possible outcome. In the end Tony got us a "no prosecution" which was exactly what we had hoped for. Working with Tony made a very stressful time easier on both of us. He was thorough, professional, and understanding.

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Anthony D. Cotton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Maciolek

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyler Wickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a drug case. Very well prepared, thoughtful, and a zealous advocate for his client."

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Mark Rowe

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony Cotton is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. He aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."

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Gary Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony Cotton is an outstanding attorney who I would not hesitate to recommend for representation on criminal defense law matters. He works hard for his clients, he is agressive in court, and provides a high level of professionalism and compassion. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin McKie

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony D. Cotton is a great lawyer with excellent judgment and legal ability. He is an attorney of the highest caliber, well-respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Gia Pionek

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is an outstanding attorney. He is tenacious and creative. Tony never gives up on a client or a case. He treats his clients with the utmost professionalism and care. I highly recommend Attorney Cotton."

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Ronald English

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Cotton proved an admirable and persuasive litigator. He exhibited an ability to connect with the jury and advance his client's position. In my dealings with him, he has always been of the highest integrity and reasonableness"

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Thomas Alberti

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of working with Atty. Cotton on a high-profile criminal defense case. The entire case was scrutinized by the media, and the pressure was high. Atty. Cotton was always composed, confident, competent and professional. His mastery of the law is second to none, and his courtroom performance is phenomenal. What an inspiration! You can't go wrong with Atty. Cotton at your side. If I am ever in trouble with the law, he is the first person that I will call."

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Christopher Glinski

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is an excellent lawyer who really cares for his clients. His hard work consistently yields great results for his clients. You are in good hands with Tony."

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Aaron Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony is an excellent lawyer. His insight, knowledge and passion are admirable. In addition to being wise beyond his years, his ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions for his clients is impressive. Tony obviously has oodles of talents, but it his constant striving to improve his lawyer skills that sets him apart. His results prove he is one of the best."

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Corey Mehlos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony Cotton has mentored me, as a young lawyer, and has provided me with invaluable advice. He does an outstanding job being responsive to clients, works incredibly hard, and devotes his entire practice to criminal defense. If someone I cared about were to need an outstanding criminal defense attorney, Tony would be my first choice."

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Matthew Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Cotton is an intelligent, professional attorney willing to go the extra distance for his clients. He is aggressive and dedicated. I would feel comfortable referring a family member to him."

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Christopher Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to observe Attorney Cotton in court and have also had numerous conversations with him. I find his advice to be valuable and am always impressed with the sound legal strategies he puts forth on behalf of his clients."

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Nicholas Grode

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony is an exceptional attorney who works tirelessly to defend his client's interests. He is knowledgeable, well-spoken and is an exceptional trial attorney. I would recommend him to anyone looking for legal representation."

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Jennifer Severino

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Cotton is a tremendous defense lawyer and is deeply committed to providing excellent representation to his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance."

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Syovata Edari

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony is a fighter and a winner."

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Jeffrey Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."

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Christopher Cherella

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Attorney Cotton in and around several local courtrooms. He is always well prepared and very knowledgeable about criminal defense matters."

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Frank Cappozzo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer. Tony's background, training, grasp of issues and demeanor make him the go-to guy in Waukesha for serious criminal charges. I have referred numerous potential clients to Tony and will continue to do so."

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Justin Hein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Padway

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Gia Pionek

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Ronald English

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Thomas Alberti

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Glinski

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Corey Mehlos

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Christopher Ehrfurth

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Jennifer Severino

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Bayer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Cherella

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Cappozzo

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Richard Coad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Maciolek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Powers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Dineen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cheryl Stein

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Casey Hoff

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Mark Pecora

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Leaders in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Leading Lawyers, M Magazine

2012

Leading Lawyers, M Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Up and Coming Lawyers, Wisconsin Law Journal

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Best Brief Appellant, Pace University Law School

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Kuchler & Cotton Law Offices

2005 - 2005

Human Rights Abuse Investigation, Eritrean/Ethiopian Claims Commission

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Federal Defender's Service

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Associations

2007 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

2005 - Present

Waukesha Bar Association

2016 - 2019

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2014 - 2016

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President-Elect

2008 - 2011

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2008 - 2014

Juvenile 180 Diversion

President

2005 - 2008

Enlight

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Chit Thein

Amended to Disorderly Conduct

State of Wisconsin v. Jamie Zillmer

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. Angela Hernandez

Dismissed

State v. Michel Binet

dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. Nicole Gallman

Not Guilty

Joe White

Not Guilty

Billy Brooks

Not Guilty

Eunique Morgan

Not Guilty

State of Wisconsin v. Eddie Cannedy

charge reduced to misdemeanor

Kevin Kelly

Not Guilty

United States v. Armando Zugastia

Heroin conspiracy reduced

United States v. Amanda Bustamonte

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. James Cayo

Not guilty at jury trial

United States v. Darrick Fitz

36 months prison

State v. Shaun Ray

Client was released from prison

State v. Daniel Braznell

Acquittal on all counts

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Education

2005

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2006

Waukesha Public Defender's Spring Conference

Probation Revocations from A-Z

Publications

2008

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Black Friday

2005

Pace University Law Review Appellant's Brief

Languages

English

Activity

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