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
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58 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jeff | September 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Results
I called about 10 attorneys and 9 of them were pretty wishy washy about what they could do. But I called chris and he told me what he would do and what results he would get. He delivered!
Posted by Gina | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Rocky don’t have anything on Attorney Cherella!
You will not have buyers remorse when you retain Attorney Cherella!!! I hired him and with in an hour he was at Milwaukee County Jail to visit my fiancé. He put in many late hours and was available on weekends when we needed him. He is brutally honest but goes into court ready like Rocky no matter ho...
Posted by Tara Haywood | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Easy to do Business
Chris was very easy to do business with. He was responsive, thorough and in constant communication. He was prepared and knew the case intimately. Chris represented us well in the courts and told our story to the judge painting a clear picture of the circumstances leading to our legal matter. Chris ma...
Posted by Kimberly A | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Hands down - the best!
I can't say enough good things about Attorney Cherella. He is smart, does his homework and knows the law inside and out. He is also very responsive and pleasant to work with. I have hired him on two separate occasions for family members who needed representation and he has not let us down. Goo...
Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Anomoyous
Chris is an excellent attorney. He was ALWAYS responsive to our phone calls and questions. He did an excellent job in our case and would definitely hire Chris again, if needed.
Christopher J. Cherella's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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