Christopher J. Cherella
About Christopher
Biography
I am an aggressive criminal defense attorney with extensive trial advocacy experience. I have been practicing law since 1991 and have handled thousands of criminal cases all throughout the state of Wisconsin. I am an extremely hard worker and hold the best interests of each of my clients as my first priority. My job is to provide my clients with the best possible representation to achieve the utmost result in all cases. My clients are my business, and I treat each of them with respect and dignity.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
32 years | 1,000 cases
32 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher J. Cherella
Chase Tower, 111 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1925, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
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Christopher J. Cherella's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 58 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Matthew | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely Outstanding & Professional
When my case first came up, I was living in an absolute nightmare scenario. I had no idea what to do and how to properly proceed in dealing with it. Fortunately, I was referred to Chris, who saved me a great deal of time and energy in my case. While the case itself was something I had no option bu...
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Chris did a great job handling my case. He was very accessible, professional and experienced. He offered a lot of expertise and truly left me with a confident feeling throughout my case. He is diligent and very organized about his work and truly keeps his clients best interest in mind. I would highly...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Job
Attorney Cherella comes highly recommended as he won a very difficult case He showed up and showed out, he definitely was a go getter. Attorney Cherella remained in contact and return all phone calls promptly,his passion for his work showed in the court room. Thanks Attorney Cherella WJ & Family
Posted by Peter | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr Peter Jurkowski
I was very satisfied with the work Chris did for me. He always kept telling me to focus on my well-being and he would worry and take care of all the Legal Aspects of my case. He was always available for questions and would took the time to explain everything clearly. He also kept me well prepared fo...
Posted by Aleks | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Gold-standard DUI Defense
Could not be more satisfied—Chris provided top-tier legal help and made my situation considerably more manageable. He was prompt in his responses and perfectly on top of things, even with a substantial case load on top of mine. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Christopher J. Cherella's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a tremendous advocate for his clients. With extensive experience and knowledge of criminal law, Chris is able to achieve great results for clients in tough situations. I recommend Chris to anyone who is need of a quality criminal defense attorney."
"Chris and I attended law school together. He is an excellent, well respected trial attorney. He is also a committed husband and father who knows the importance of family. If you want an attorney with a great reputation who will vigorously represent you, then hire him!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Cherella for over 15 years and he has always impressed me with his work ethic and ability to obtain great results for his clients. Attorney Cherella is someone I would have no trouble referring a friend or family member to."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Chris for over 15 years, first as a City Prosecutor and adversary and then as a fellow criminal defense attorney. He brings a no-nonsense approach and tenacious verve to the representation of his clients."
"Chris is a skilled negotiator and an excellent trial attorney. He relentlessly fights to ensure that his clients get great results."
"Chris is a great lawyer and always works hard for his clients. When I was an Assistant District Attorney in Milwaukee Chris and I had several cases together. He knows the law and has the litigation skills to back it up. Chris was always on his game and consistently achieved great results for his clients. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris has been fighting hard for his clients for over twenty years. I have witnessed Chris litigate trials and he does a wonderful and effective job fighting hard for his clients. Chris will give you honest advice and is committed to getting his clients the best possible outcome."
"Chris is a tenacious and skilled trial lawyer. I've watched him in difficult trials, and he is masterful at cross-examination and challenging the government's case. He is experienced in both state and federal courts, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone charged with a serious crime."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an experienced, top notch professional. He is especially qualified in contested hearings and trials, where his ability to think on his feet can be showcased. I would not and do not hesitate to recommend Chris to my family, friends, and colleagues."
"I've seen Chris in both state and federal court. He goes to bat for his clients and is a shrewd litigator. Chris is definitely not scared to take a case to trial, having done so many times in his career. I can recall seeing Chris litigate complex drug cases in federal court, successfully, for clients who were facing as much as life in prison. If you want somebody with the right mix of aggressiveness and compassion, Chris is your guy"
"I have known Chris for over twenty years. What his clients like most about him is his dogged determination to get the best possible result. I would trust him with a family member."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is a great lawyer, who always conducts himself with the highest ethical standards and skills."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Christopher J. Cherella
1998 - 2001
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Milwaukee
1996 - 1998
Attorney, Law Offices of Christopher J. Cherella
1993 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Courtney & Molter, S.C.
1991 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Miller & Miller, S.C.
Associations
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Reduced charge
Dismissed
Reduced charge
Reduced charge
Reduced charge
Reduced charge
No charges filed.
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Does my daughter have to pay an underage drinking ticket if she wasn't drinking and blew .00? We don't want this on her record.
19 Aug 2014
Is there any chance for a 3rd owi I can get on the scram bracelet?
18 Aug 2014
My son got an owi ...the result of his blood test is positive for delta 9 w 1.5 ng/ml andcarboxy 8 ng/ml...meaning?
03 Jul 2014