Craig M. Kuhary

Craig M. Kuhary

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 39 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Waukesha, WI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

707 W. Moreland Boulevard, Suite 9, Waukesha, WI

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

40 years

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

Domestic violence; Drug offenses; Computer Crimes; Sex crimes.

40 years

20%
Sex Crime 10%

40 years

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

40 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Walden, Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C.

707 W. Moreland Boulevard, Suite 9, Waukesha, WI, 53188

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Craig M. Kuhary's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DO NOT HIRE!!!!!! HORRIBLE BEYOND WORDS!!!

Though court commissioner Linda Safir & Attorney Craig Kuhary agreed for I to NOT wear any ankle bracelet however, was "forced to wear one" for the "29 of the30 days" of OWI driver intervention program. Also got an apology from the court but received NO MONEY BACK!!!!!! Also though I WAS NOT FOUND ...GUILTY of possible suspended license however, COULD NOT DRIVE FOR 8 MONTHS! And again, Craig Kuhary DID NOTHING in my defense other than saying "I should be able to drive as you're not guilty." Trust me, WORST LAWYER TO HIRE and feel he works more for them!!! PLEASE DON'T HIRE HIM and instead, hire Kim & LaVoy.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney! Must read this review!

Earlier this year, I was charged with a Felony. If you were like me, you are probably freaking out, thinking your life and career are over. I called a lot of attorneys and many of them were going to charge tens of thousands of dollars. I received countless letters with scare tactics to tell me how “s...erious” the charges were. I had “radio known law firms” treat me like I was just another number, and others that told me they would “get everything dropped”. IF you’ve never been in trouble before like me, where do you start to find a good attorney? All I can say is Attorney Craig Kuhary is the REAL DEAL. Craig never gave me false hopes, and never promised me anything. He was, however, compassionate and helped me through the ebbs and flows of the emotional roller coaster. Craig is very well respected in the courthouse, where even the bailiffs know him by name. He is a no-nonsense experienced and knowledgeable attorney that gets the job done. I had unique circumstances to my case, where he was able to work with a private investigator and co-counsel to get the charges significantly reduced. Craig SAVED MY LIFE TOO. I say this because he saved someone else’s life in these reviews and these reviews are EXACTLY why I chose him to represent me. Craig will make sure you are prepared, dressed appropriately, and represented properly. He speaks up when he needs to and fights for a win. I can never thank Craig enough and am happy I placed my future in his hands. Thank you Attorney Kuhary!!

Posted by Jason | March 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Couldn't have been represented any better.

I would highly recommend Craig for any legal defense you may unfortunately come to need. From the onset of my case, Craig calmed my nerves by explaining in the simplest of terms, what happened, what will soon happen, and the potential outcomes. After allowing Craig to handle all aspects of my case, I... was professionally represented, and kept informed as the process went from it's initial stage, to its conclusion. Craig gave me his honest opinion of what I should do, and I obtained the best result I could have. In the future, I hopefully won't need the services of an experienced attorney like Craig, but if I do, I will definitely obtain the services of Craig again.

Posted by Thankful in Waukesha | December 19, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DUI/REFUSAL - - Milwaukee County

First of alI, if you are looking for counsel, I am sure you are scared and confused, especially if you were arrested and booked, and never gone through that before.... Been there. I called a few attorneys in the area in the beginning of my "ordeal" and even met with a couple. I did not have a good f...eeling about any of the ones I met with, I felt like I was just another number to them. I contacted Mr. Kuhary after searching for an affordable attorney to handle my case. Sparing you the details, I will tell you that Mr. Kuhary listened to my situation and was willing to "step outside the box" in a logical way in order to handle my case. He listened to what I NEEDED the outcome to be and spent 1.5 yrs coaching and helping me through it. In the end, a refusal and DUI were both dismissed through a very lengthy process. His ideas and action plan were the sole reasons I received this outcome. The legal system can be unpredictable and many times, courts are just looking for a quick end to the case, whatever the outcome may be. His communications were only when needed and he always got back to me within a day or so. I appreciated his open but confident demeanor and felt very comfortable giving him all the facts in order to best represent me. In the end, I was spared thousands of dollars, my license, and the unknown future impacts an DUI may have. Thanks to Craig, I have another chance. This changed my life.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Craig M. Kuhary OWI Case

Mr. Kuhary did a fantastic job for me in my case. I am an Illinois resident that needed a lawyer for an OWI case and I am beyond pleased with the amount of work Mr. Kuhary did for me, and the outcome of my case. He was honest and straight forward with me regarding the entire process, and about my opt...ions, and offered his assistance in a variety of ways, including helping me had I received a conviction, and being available to me for the foreseen future after my case was complete. It can be at times relatively difficult for Mr. Kuhary to respond to emails and/or phone calls, but it is understandable considering his workload, and he eventually managed to respond. While I hope no one ever needs a lawyer, if it does happen Mr. Kuhary is an excellent choice.

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Craig M. Kuhary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Hoffer

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel with Attorney Kuhary on dozens of matters including numerous motion hearings and trials. I have always been impressed with his skill, knowledge, integrity and professionalism. I have personally referred a number of friends and clients looking for a criminal or drunk driving defense attorney to Attorney Kuhary."

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Thomas Jones

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Craig Kuhary because I have observed him in the criminal courts on multiple occasions. I would have no hesitation to refer a criminal client to Mr. Kuhary."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2013

Wisconsin's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Walden & Schuster, SC

2000 - 2020

Partner, Walden, Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C.

Associations

1986 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1986 - Present

Waukesha County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1986

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

UW- Waukesha County

DUI

Languages

English

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