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Biography
Since 2003, Kerri Cleghorn has stood up for the rights of people accused of serious criminal charges or facing family issues. She fights tirelessly to protect her clients’ freedom. Serving clients throughout Wisconsin, she has earned a reputation as a fearless, assertive defense and family law attorney who will do everything in her power to secure a favorable outcome.
Kerri is ready to take on the cases that other attorneys won’t touch. She has won jury trials for cases on which others turned their backs. When you need a champion on your side, she is ready.
Though she is a fierce advocate in the courtroom or pretrial negotiations, she always treats her clients with compassion. You can expect a caring ear as well as an ally who cares about doing what is best for you and your family.
When you are fighting for your life, get a fighter to stand with you.
Practice Areas
15
Practice Areas
Adoption
8%
Child Custody
8%
23 years | 100 cases
Child Support
8%
Criminal Defense
8%
23 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 23 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Cleghorn Jones Trial Attorneys
(844) 939-0436
Mobile
6737 West Washington Street, Suite 3265, Milwaukee, WI, 53214
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Posted by Michael | April 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Run away from her lies, Hire anybody but her! Her lies start the minute you read her ad, free initial consultation-LIEs Lies lie
Cleghorn's lies start in her add 1. Free consultation, she billed me for it, 2. Accepts easy payments via credit card, but demands cash and will hinder your case until she counts out the cash. She ignores all calls, does not take initiative and is not a lawyer you want to hand your life over to. I f...
Kerri T. Cleghorn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Cleghorn is an extremely experienced trial lawyer in the area of Criminal Defense. Her attention to detail and zealous representation of her clients is exceptional."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2021
updated on 09/08/2021Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2019
Best Lawyer- Criminal Defense- Runner up, Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2018
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Habush Cleghorn LLC
2003 - 2017
Owner, Law Offices of Kerri T. Cleghorn
Associations
2015 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. JW
Not Guilty
State v. TB
Not Guilty
State v. CK
Not guilty-self defense.
Education
2003
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Grand Valley State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
HHow can I replace public defender if I am.not satisfied with her work??
30 Nov 2018
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What can I do if visitation orders were based on a lie I can prove?
16 Nov 2018
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How do I report someone driving with a suspended license?
16 Nov 2018