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I have been defending those accused of impaired driving for close to 20 years. I have won dozens of cases by winning motions, winning jury trials and winning appeals. We are experienced trial lawyers, and we will fight for you!
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7670 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 105, Milwaukee, WI, 53217
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Dustin | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Good decision
Attorney Lanning handled my disorderly conduct case from charging conference to resolution. His straight talk and no-nonsense approach with me is effective and exactly what I personally needed to avoid causing myself more harm. He produced a result far more favorable than what I had considered pr...
Posted by Annmarie | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional and knowledgeable
Mr. Lanning is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made an otherwise painful situation easier to handle with his expert guidance. He explained everything that was being charged and how he was going to handle it. Mr. Lanning had our son's case dismissed.
Posted by Michelle | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Operating with a Restricted Controlled Substance
I am the parent of a 16-year-old who was charged with Operating with a Restricted Controlled Substance w/ minors in the vehicle. The best decision we made was to hire Attorney Chad Lanning. He gave 110% throughout the entire process. Attorney Lanning is extremely knowledgeable about the law, was a...
Posted by Adam | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
"The difference between winning and losing is who is in your corner, choose Chad Lanning"
I found Chad Lanning via a google search for attorneys in West Bend. Of all the attorneys that I called and left messages for, Chad was the most prompt and professional. He always returned my calls quickly and was easy to talk to. I immediately went to his office for a consult and upon meeting hi...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
3rd OWI
Unfortunately l needed to hire an attorney to represent me in a 3rd OWI case. Even though l thought l was wrongfully pulled over l basically thought he would be an overpaid hand holder... l was very happily mistaken. Chad Lanning was very passionate about my case. He felt very strongly about making a...
"You cannot go wrong speaking with Chad about your problem. He will give you honest, straightforward advice."
Personal injury lawyer
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
Partner, Lubar & Lanning, LLC
2006 - 2013
Owner, Lanning Law Offices, LLC
1998 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Melowski & Cohen, S.C.
1996 - 1998
Associate Attorney, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.
2016 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident-Elect
2005 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
1997 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1998 - 2000
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard of Directors
1996 - 1997
American Bar Association, Law Student DivisionVice Chair
All charges dismissed.
All charges dismissed.
Drunk driving conviction thrown out, case dismissed.
Drunk driving charge amended to Reckless Driving.
Drunk Driving amended to Reckless Driving
Not Guilty on all counts after a jury trial.
Drunk driving conviction thrown out, case dismissed.
Drunk driving conviction thrown out, all evidence suppressed, case dismissed.
Drunk driving conviction thrown out, new trial ordered.
Client avoided State's attempt to extend supervision.
All evidence suppressed, case dismissed.
Client found Not Guilty at second trial.
Drunk Driving Conviction thrown out, new trial ordered.
The Court of Appeals agreed - case dismissed.
Drunk driving conviction thrown out, new trial ordered. Client found Not Guilty at new trial.
Drunk driving conviction thrown out, case dismissed.
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science - with Distinction
2016
Defending Title IX Accusations on Campus
2016
Ethics
2015
Beating the Blood Test
2011
Sentencing Issues in Drug Cases
2010
Winning the Stop Motion: Tipster Cases
2009
Advanced Issues in Implied Consent Cases
2008
Sharpen your Focus on the person with the Needle
2006
Defending OAR Charges
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