John S. Schiro

John S. Schiro

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1925, Milwaukee, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 45 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Schiro Criminal Defense

111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1925, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

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John S. Schiro's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal attorney

I can’t express enough gratitude for the exceptional defense my son received from John Schiro. Facing the possibility of spending several years in prison was overwhelming to him and our family, but from our first meeting, he provided us with confidence, clarity, and a solid legal strategy. He was al...ways prepared, extremely knowledgeable, and fought tirelessly on my son’s behalf. His expertise and dedication made all the difference in his case, ultimately securing a successful outcome that gave him his life back. If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney who truly cares and delivers results, I highly recommend Mr. Schiro.

Posted by Michele | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney John Schiro is a ROCKSTAR :-)

I have been working with Mr. Schiro from out of state for a year and a half. From day one, he has always been very communicative and willing to go the extra mile. He has jumped through several hoops and done a lot of research to get the best outcome in my case. I have never met him in person, but I h...ope to one day. He has been amazing via phone and email.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case dismissed -closed

I was charged with computer message - threaten to injure. After a year and a failed attempt by a prior attorney to gain dismissal, I engaged John and his team. My case was promptly dismissed without the need for a trial saving me thousands of dollars and clearing my name. John instills confidence in... his clients and is respected by prosecutors and he wins. That is what he did for me.

Posted by Michelle | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Since the day we contacted John, he showed that he cared and fought very hard for us. He lead us in the right direction and the outcome was one that we are happy about until this day

Posted by Edwin | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI

John S. Schiro and his office are all very professional. Always kept me up to date with my case. Very satisfied with the end result and how the office handled my case. John has always looked out for my best interest. I would definitely use John and his firm in the future and would recommend him t...o any one in need of a lawyer. John is the best of the best.

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John S. Schiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jerome Konkel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know first hand how relentless John is in persuing the best outcome for his client."

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John Dobogai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Talented and witty; great lawyer."

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Michael Hayes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. No one is better than John Schiro at accurately doing a lightning fast read on a prosecutor, a prosecutor's case, and a judge and then effectively using this information for his client’s advantage. This is a truly great courthouse lawyer and trial lawyer and the results he gets speak for themselves."

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Robert Keller

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Schiro is great lawyer. He is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate. He has an excellent reputation for achieving good results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse John. He is a highly-skilled and recognized DUI and Criminal Defense attorney. He is a consummate professional who thrives on learning and knowing more than the other side. He is the epitome of a DUI/OWI defender."

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Michael Witt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In Milwaukee, who you know can be as important as what you know. As a skilled advocate with a solid reputation, John has both of those bases covered."

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Frank Parise

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Engaging and energetic. A "go to" guy for all serious criminal matters. I am based in Kenosha. If i have friends or family in trouble in Milwaukee County, I call John. There is no higher endorsement than that!"

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Jerry Bischoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is a great trial lawyer. He's extremely smart, he knows the system and he fights relentlessly for his clients. I am a Chicago attorney and I refer all of my Wisconsin matters to John."

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Andrew Mishlove

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Schiro is a first-rate criminal defense lawyer - one of the very best in Wisconsin. He has exceptional experience and courtroom skills; but more importantly, he is a man of great judgment and charater. I endorse him enthuisiastically."

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Theodore Perlick Molinari

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is extremely bright and a very good trial attorney."

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Frank Parise

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Robert Keller

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

N/A

Criminal Defense, Wisconsin Super Lawyer

Associations

1981 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Lawyer

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

President's Club Member

Education

1980

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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