Chad Allen Lanning

Chad Allen Lanning

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Appeals

7670 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 105, Milwaukee, WI

About Chad

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

The vast majority of my practice for my entire legal carrier has been defending those accused of driving under the influence. Most of my clients are referred to me by other attorneys and past clients. I would be happy to speak to you about your case.

28 years

80%
Criminal Defense 15%

Past clients often refer their friends and loved ones to me when they have other criminal problems. In all cases, I challenge law enforcement at every stage of the proceedings and stand up for my client's rights.

28 years

15%
Appeals 5%

Lawyers often refer their cases to me - to appeal their client's Drunk Driving conviction. In my appellate practice, I have won cases based on unconstitutional traffic stops, unconstitutional blood tests, improper jury selection - to name a few.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lubar & Lanning, LLC

7670 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 105, Milwaukee, WI, 53217

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Chad Allen Lanning's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria | June 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

OWI

He did an excellent job from the very beginning all of the way through defending me in court. He achieved the best outcome we could hope for under the challenging circumstances. In addition, Chad was always accessible and available. His explanations were clear. The action plan was effective. Also his... fees were reasonable. We would hire him again without question.

Posted by Scott | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thumbs Up

Chad is without a doubt an excellent attorney, who is caring and professional in his interactions with his client, and treats you as if you were family. He is well versed and detailed in his approach to your case. Our son was represented by Chad and the outcome was more than satisfactory. He was al...so very open and honest with our son and with us (his parents) as to what to expect as well as what he thought he could or couldn't do concerning our son's case. Our family would highly recommend Chad as an attorney, Thank so much Mr. Lanning

Posted by Kevin | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Better outcome than hoped for!!

Attorney Lanning helped me when I didn't know where to turn. He was very upfront with what his profession has taught him and kept our expectations reasonable. When our case was heard before the judge, he was able to resolve our situation better than was expected. We trusted attorney Lanning with a gr...eat deal and are extremely happy with how our case was resolved. I will be recommending him to anyone that needs help.

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...m, hired him on the spot. Chad is hard working, quick to the point, very competent and keenly informative with regard to preparing you for court so that you look your very best in front of the judge and jury. In my case, the state would not work with me, so we had to go to trial. I have found in my experiences that professionals may be hard working, but it means little if you are not good at what you are doing. However, Chad Lanning is undoubtedly the best of the best and his results in my case prove my opinion. In my case, I will honestly tell you that I was very nervous about the trial. Those nerves were settled the moment we were in the court as Chad was able to completely control the entire room, in spite of the state attacking me from the onset. Importantly, Chad did not treat me like just a client, but more like a family member he was fighting for and Chad went miles above the call of duty for me. The finale of his hard work, long nights preparing and epic control of the emotion, facts and court room resulted in Chad winning my case! I will recommend Chad Lanning to anyone and everyone that needs an attorney! From everyone in my family to you, Thank you Chad Lanning!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Phenomenal Attorney

Attorney Lanning has been an absolute godsend to me. I was in the need of hiring an attorney to assist me with expunging some dismissed TRO's I had on my record. After doing research on who would be the best attorney to contact, I came across Attorney Lanning. I was impressed by his strong academic ...background, numerous awards and high success rate in dealing with the appellate court at the highest level. When he sent over his motion for me to review I was completely blown away by how well it was written. The motion contained numerous references to statutes and it was very obvious that Atty. Lanning not only knew the law, but knew how to articulate it in a persuasive manner. Atty. Lanning was successful in assisting me with my situation and I will forever be indebted to him. He is a top notch Attorney that I highly recommend anyone that is in need of assistance to hire.

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Chad Allen Lanning's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Laufenberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You cannot go wrong speaking with Chad about your problem. He will give you honest, straightforward advice."

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J. Steven House

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2016 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President-Elect

2005 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

1997 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1998 - 2000

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Board of Directors

1996 - 1997

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. K.H., Washington County

All charges dismissed.

Fond du Lac County v. R.H., Fond du Lac Co.

All charges dismissed.

State v. D.L., Washington Co.

Drunk driving conviction thrown out, case dismissed.

State v. A.W., Washington Co.

Drunk driving charge amended to Reckless Driving.

County of Washington v. M.M., Washington Co.

Drunk Driving amended to Reckless Driving

Village of Slinger v. J.O., Washington Co.

Not Guilty on all counts after a jury trial.

State v. C.G., Portage Co.

Drunk driving conviction thrown out, case dismissed.

State v. E.W., Sheboygan Co.

Drunk driving conviction thrown out, all evidence suppressed, case dismissed.

State v. D.V., Kewaunee Co.

Drunk driving conviction thrown out, new trial ordered.

State v. C.M., Washington Co.

Client avoided State's attempt to extend supervision.

State v. M.D., Milwaukee Co.

All evidence suppressed, case dismissed.

City of Oshkosh v. R.S., Outagamie Co.

Client found Not Guilty at second trial.

State v. J.K., Sheboygan Co.

Drunk Driving Conviction thrown out, new trial ordered.

State v. G.N., Brown County

The Court of Appeals agreed - case dismissed.

State v. M.L., Milwaukee Co

Drunk driving conviction thrown out, new trial ordered. Client found Not Guilty at new trial.

State v. D.F., Sheboygan Co.

Drunk driving conviction thrown out, case dismissed.

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Education

1997

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science - with Distinction

Speaking Engagements

2016

Everything you wanted to know...

Defending Title IX Accusations on Campus

2016

Annual Ethics Seminar For Criminal Defense Attorneys

Ethics

2015

Dynamic Drunk Driving Defense

Beating the Blood Test

2011

All You Ever Need to Know About Defending State and Federal Drug Cases

Sentencing Issues in Drug Cases

2010

ANNUAL DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE SEMINAR

Winning the Stop Motion: Tipster Cases

2009

ANNUAL DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE SEMINAR

Advanced Issues in Implied Consent Cases

2008

ANNUAL DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE SEMINAR

Sharpen your Focus on the person with the Needle

2006

Traffic Law Practice in Wisocnsin

Defending OAR Charges

Languages

English

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