James J. Connolly

James J. Connolly

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation, Probate

518 W. Cherry St., Milwaukee, WI

About James

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 80-185 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 38 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Connolly Law Offices, LLC

518 W. Cherry St., Milwaukee, WI, 53212

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James J. Connolly's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by David | October 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Swift, Dedicated & Determined

Mr. Connolly was precise, professional, and always direct. His experience and knowledge helped me to get a settlement from a company which did not want to pay anything at all. Given the time constraints, I am extremely pleased that he took my case, and took it to a favorable outcome. I was always ...informed of the next step to be taken. He truly was my lawyer...sharing all options, so that I could make the best decision on my own. I highly recommend Mr. Connolly to anyone who has need of a great lawyer in the Wisconsin area.

Posted by Rachel | May 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding!

Attorney Connolly goes above and beyond, leaving no stones unturned as he researches every aspect of the case to to make sure there is no grey area. He takes a very professional, realistic approach. He put an exceptional amount of time and effort into my defense sentancing recommendation letter wh...ich helped immensely to provide the very best outcome possible on my case. Attorney Connolly was also very patient to help me understand legal jargon as I was new to the legal system. I feel as if he genuinely cared about my situation and represented me outstandingly. I absolutely reccomend his services to anyone needing legal assistance!

Posted by Tiondras | January 22, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Your Freedom Depends On It!

I would highly recommend Attorney James Connolly to anyone! In fact, there has been a handful of times that I have personally referred his services to other individuals. During the time period of the litigation - I knew for a fact that I wasn't "just another number" to Connolly. He frequently kept me... updated with my legal status and I believe Connolly is among the more dedicated attorneys. Dedication from an attorney is typically hard to find and I can honestly say that you can't buy the type of dedication that Connolly put into my case. Honest individuals that become wrongfully charged should be able to know that there is still some hope. I was facing ten years in prison for a crime that I did not commit, but Connolly actually reviewed every aspect of my case and he paid very close attention to detail, oppose to most other attorneys that would've easily missed the details that could have been crucial to my freedom!

Posted by Tamira | January 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Job Well Done

I was introduce to Mr. Connolly through a good friend which was a client first, that perviously informed me about James exceeded knowledge of criminal law. After James successfully helped my friend I found myself in a situation where i needed information, and advice from an expert with the knowledge... of criminal law. I gave James a called and from that day till the end of my case it was a pleasure on my behalf. Mr. Connolly kept me informed about everything pertaining to my case. He never tried to make me do what I didn't want to do . He always informed me of the worst case and best case scenario of my situation. The overall experience with Mr. Connolly was very memorable, considered what the outcome could've been without ever giving Mr. Connolly a call. I'm very grateful and Appreciative for what James Connolly done for me.

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Connolly is one of the finest attorneys in his state. I highly recommend his legal services."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Misty Fields

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fierce defender of his client's rights."

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Michael Waddington

Litigation lawyer | May 27

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

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Mark Desrochers

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Swanson

Litigation lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for over 20 years and worked with him on many occasions. He is a very committed and thorough attorney."

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Steven Botzau

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Jim Connolly. We have worked together on several personal injury matters. Jim is an excellent trial lawyer with many years of experience litigating cases throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Clients appreciate his direct approach and thorough preparation. He is fearless in the courtroom and willing to take on difficult liability cases."

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Ronald Burdge

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

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"I endorse Jim Connolly. He has years of solid experience, he knows the law extremely well, other attorneys respect him too. His dozens and dozens of well written and published answers to questions at Avvo.com show you that he also cares about making sure that people get good advice and understand what is happening to them and how to avoid bigger problems too. And his office is only 5 minutes from the courthouse. If you have a question about Criminal Law, Jim has your answer. I recommend him to you."

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Kenneth Matejka

Litigation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Connolly Law Offices, LLC

1996 - 2000

Partner, Jude, Boyd, Connolly & Simanek, SC

1993 - 1996

Associate, Domnitz, Mawicke, Goisman & Rosenberg

1988 - 1993

Associate, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen

1987 - 1988

Associate, Parillo, Weiss & Moss

Associations

2004 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1986

John Marshall Law School (Chicago)

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Languages

English

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