Craig Mastantuono is the managing partner of Mastantuono & Coffee S.C., a Wisconsin criminal defense full-service law firm. He uses a strategic and imaginative approach to defending people and achieving positive outcomes for his clients, and is well recognized and respected in Wisconsin as an aggressive trial lawyer and effective negotiator. He practices law statewide, representing people accused of crime in criminal cases and investigations, in addition to crisis management and white-collar compliance. He has been included in the criminal defense attorney category in the Wisconsin Super LawyersPublication every year from 2005 through 2013, including the Top 50 in Wisconsin and Top 25 in Milwaukee lists in 2013, and was previously named in Milwaukee Magazine’s Top Lawyers cover story in 2003. Before entering private practice, he specialized in defending drug prosecutions for the Waukesha County Trial Division of the State Public Defender. In addition to his extensive trial work in State and Federal Courts, Attorney Mastantuono has appeared before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and the Federal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Outside the courtroom, Attorney Mastantuono has received recognition from the Milwaukee Business Journal, which profiled him as a dynamic young business leader in its 2005 40 Under Forty edition. He is a frequent expert legal commentator for TV Ch. 12 WISN/ABC News Milwaukee, and an often-quoted source and contributor to the Wisconsin Law Journal. He is also an appointed Milwaukee County Circuit Court Commissioner for Branch 18, and a Mayoral appointee to the Milwaukee Harbor Commission. Attorney Mastantuono received his law degree from DePaul University of Chicago, and his undergraduate degree in business administration cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago.
Every day, Mastantuono & Coffee law firm takes inquires from people who never thought that they would have to consult with a criminal justice attorney. But who among us doesn’t know someone who’s been in trouble, made a mistake, or needed help? Parents, siblings, employers, and friends call Mastantuono & Coffee to help someone they know through a crisis situation. During those difficult and unsteady moments, clients and their families rely upon our experience and expertise at dealing with this unfamiliar and frightening situation. Call on us. We’ll be there when you – or someone you know – needs help.
Practice areas
Statewide practice and excellent reputation in circuit and federal courts in Wisconsin. Using a strategic and aggressive approach, combined with good relationships in the criminal justice community, Craig Mastantuono excels at defending his clients and creating positive outcomes to difficult situations. If you or a family member/friend are charged with a crime or under investigation, don't take a wait-and-see approach to this serious problem - call. We can help. Traffic/felony/drug/misdemeanor.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Mastantuono & Coffee S.C.
219 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 5B
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Mastantuono & Coffee SC
741 North Grand Ave., Suite. 209
Waukesha, WI, 53186
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1992 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer Criminal Defense | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 25 Attornies in Milwaukee - all practice areas | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin - all practice areas | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer Criminal Defense | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee - all practice areas | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin - all practice areas | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Wisconsin Top 50 Attorneys - all practice areas | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Milwaukee Top 25 Attorneys - all practice areas | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Best of Readers Poll - criminal lawyer | Milwaukee Shepard Express | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Leader in the Law | Wisconsin Law Journal | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Forty Under 40 | Milwaukee Business Journal | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor of Law | Marquette Law School | 2014 - Present |
Managing Partner | Mastantuono & Coffee S.C. | 1999 - Present |
Assistant State Public Defender | Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office | 1992 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Waukesha County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1999 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section | Member | 1999 - Present |
Justinian Lawyers/National Italian-American Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association | President | 1992 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin, Bench and Bar Committee | Chairperson | 2008 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wisconsin Lawyer magazine | SOS: Defendant's Right to Counsel | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Loyola University Chicago | BBA | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference | Motion Practice: Pitching Your Case From Start to Finish | 2013 |
WI State Bar CLE Webinar | Alternative Dispute Resolution in Criminal Cases | 2013 |
NRA Institute for Legislative Action Firearms Symposium | Gun Law & The Second Amendment: A View from the Street | 2013 |
NACDL Quarterly Mtg. & Seminar, Savannah, GA | My Case Stinks, Or Does It? Other Act Evidence in Sexual Assualt Trials | 2013 |
WI Public Defender Annual Conference | Castle Doctrine & Self-Defense | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver, Bail Jumping Oct. 2013 | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
Armed Robbery – Use of Force Aug. 2013 | Dismissal |
Waukesha County - Recklessly Endangering Safety Nov. 2013 | NGI - Not Guilty |
Theft by Contractor Dec. 2012 | Dismissal/amendment to citation |
Bribery & Misconduct in Public Office Aug. 2012 | Not Guilty Jury Verdict |
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Jonathan Safran, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is an outstanding attorney who fights to overcome all obstacles in his representation of clients. I have referred clients and others to him in cases and I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Davorin Odrcic, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As an immigration lawyer I have had the pleasure of working on several cases with Craig for our mutual clients. Craig is a brilliant and dedicated lawyer. Through his hard work and creative plea proposals he has helped immigrant clients avoid deportation and remain here with their U.S. citizen spouses and children. If you are an immigrant charged with a deportable offense I highly recommend Craig as criminal defense counsel.
Nathan Dineen, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent Attorney. Experienced and highly respected in the Milwaukee legal community!
Christopher Donovan, Federal crime Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is a very intelligent, tenacious and passionate lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Terese Singer, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is a superb attorney who is always a tireless advocate for every single one of his clients. He has a tremendous amount of experience in both federal and state courts and I would never hesitate to send any client in Craig's direction. I would know that he or she would be in excellent hands.
Michael Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Craig on several cases as well as sent many of my clients his way. All of my clients have been thrilled with his work ethic and compassion. I highly recommend that if you or a loved one needs help in a serious criminal case that you call Craig. I am a criminal defense lawyer in Chicago and feel very lucky to have a lawyer like Craig to send clients to if they have a problem in Wisconsin.
Nicholas Grode, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mastantuono is and exceptional and well respected attorney who consistently achieves exceptional results.
Syovata Edari, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. One of the best lawyers I know.
Israel Ramon, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent aggressive and skilled defense attorney. Highly respected.
Thomas Jones, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer whom I have known for over 20 years. Craig is a diehard criminal attorney who is very experienced on both the state and federal levels.
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