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also known as Chris Donovan
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From the trial court to the United States Supreme Court, I have helped clients obtain great results. I have won cases on motions, at trial, on appeal, and gotten good plea offers in serious cases. I am passionate about defending individual rights. Call today to let me help you or a loved one in trouble.
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21 years | 500 cases
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20 years | 100 cases
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$ 400-600 per hour
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
757 N Broadway # 401, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-3612
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17 Client Reviews
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Posted by S.Williams | December 06, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Christopher D. Donovan
Hi, my name is S. Williams and i just want to say that mr. donovan is a fantastic attorney... He is really respectful and trust worthy... and i do believe that one day he will be in a much better position in the future... I will recomend anyone to go to this person because he is reliable, and he is ...
"Chris Donovan combines superior knowledge of the law with great courtroom skills to get results for his clients. He is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I worked with Attorney Donovan for about a year and a half during law school. Chris is dedicated to his clients and works diligently to get results. Therefore, I endorse this lawyer."
"I have seen Chris in action in federal court. If you are facing serious criminal charges, you cannot go wrong by having him defend you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an exceptional attorney. I have seen him in both state and federal court, and he is well-prepared at all times. He is a diligent worker and cares about his clients."
"Chris is an, intelligent, thoughtful and hardworking attorney who takes the time to get the job done right."
"I have known Chris for several years now and I have always been impressed with him. As a former prosecutor in Milwaukee, I saw Chris' hard work and dedication consistently achieve great results for his clients. He is always well prepared and fights hard for his clients. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone charged with a crime in state or federal court."
"Chris is an authority on federal criminal appeals. I often reach out to him to discuss my appellate cases. If you need help with a federal matter, you need someone like Chris on your side."
"Attorney Donovan is an outstanding advocate for his client's rights. His thorough knowledge of the law is the perfect compliment to his tireless commitment to stellar representation purposed on obtaining the best possible results for his clients. I routinely turn to Attorney Donovan for his thoughts and advice, and I unquestionably endorse him."
"Chris is a lawyer who enjoys the minutiae of the legal process. He is very detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable regarding the intricate nature of the law."
"Chris is one of the finest young lawyers out there. He has been actively taking federal cases for more than two years and has developed a reputation as one of the most thorough, prepared lawyers in court. "
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2012 - Present
Partner, Pruhs & Donovan, S.C.
2005 - 2012
Attorney, Pruhs Law Office, S.C.
2012 - Present
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationBoard Member
2012 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2015 - 2016
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationSecretary
2014 - 2015
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationTreasurer
2010 - 2015
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationCriminal Committee, Co-Chair
Probation and expungement
Time served
Concurrent sentence
Probation
Supreme Court affirmed lower courts
Won on appeal
Appeal win
Sentence remanded
Client found NOT GUILTY
Case dismissed
Client released early from prison
Dismissal of 4 felony counts
Felony reduced to misdemeanor
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
The 4th Amendment and 21st Century Technology: Emerging Issues
2011
Federal Revocation Proceedings
2009
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English
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