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About Eduardo
Attorney Borda was selected by peer recognition and professional achievement as a Top Wisconsin Attorney in 2011. As published in Milwaukee Magazine, Borda was named a "Super Lawyer". He is a 1985 graduate of Marquette University Law School where he received numerous honors including the Dean's Award. His litigation skills commenced early as a member of Marquette’s National Moot Court Team. Thereafter, he continued to litigate cases at the trial level as a prosecutor for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and later at the trial and appellate level as a private practitioner. Borda has specialty training in the areas of White Collar and Medicaid Fraud related crimes. He was employed as an investigator with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, a victim advocate with the Milwaukee District Attorney's Office and as a data compilation clerk with the Wisconsin Supreme Court-Court Administrator's Office prior to enrolling in law school. His legal experience spans almost three decades. He has been involved in several thousand proceedings over his long career including several hundred substantive criminal proceedings that include criminal jury trials in both State and Federal courts. As an attorney, Borda has handled almost every misdemeanor and felony classification of case. Attorney Borda has handled many complex cases including but not limited to: children and adults accused of homicide; children and adults accused of sexual assault and/or possession of illegal depictions; children and adults accused of drug possession/delivery or conspiracy; children and adults accused of gang related criminal acts as well as having represented law enforcement officers in proceedings related to aggravated use of weapons and homicide.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 75%
Attorney Borda has successfully handled almost every misdemeanor and felony classification of case including but not limited to sexual assault and/or possession of illegal depictions; drug posession/delivery; weapons possession; homicide; theft/robbery; and gang related criminal acts.
- Juvenile law: 25%
Attorney Borda has many complex cases including but not limited to cases involving children accused of homocide; sexual assault and/or possession of illegal depictions; drug possession/delivery or conspiracy, and children accused of gang related criminal acts.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | Good Standing | 1985 | 07/01/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| SuperLawyers | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| SuperLawyers | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| SuperLawyers | SuperLawyers | 2012 |
| SuperLawyers | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Magner, Hueneke, Smith & Borda, LLP | 2007 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Justinian Society of Lawyers | N/A | 2008 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | Bachelor of Political Science | 1978 |
| University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | Bachelor of Science | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law Course | Ethics in a Criminal Case | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. Eugenio | closed |
| State v. Ramos | closed |
| State v. Santiago | closed |
Attorney endorsements
(21)Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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Eduardo is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Real estate Attorney on Jan 10, 2017
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Sep 12, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Borda. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Mark Pecora, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Ed is an experienced defense attorney with a proven record of success. I would recommend him to friends and family. He is an excellent advocate for his clients
I endorse this lawyer.
Shonterria Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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Mark Nonni, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
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Jose' Guzman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
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Marc Samuelson, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
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Robert Taylor, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Daniel DeBene, Family Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Brian Yorke, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Michael Granims, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Christopher Carr, Family Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Robert Vetchtein, Car accident Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
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Christopher Hueneke, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Borda's years of experience as both a prosecuter and criminal defense attorney make him an extremely effective advocate in criminal matters. He is a true professional and his knowledge in the area of criminal law is unmatched.
Neil Magner, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 6, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Borda is a skilled criminal defense lawyer who is often invited to teach other lawyers. Attorney Borda is a former Milwaukee assistant district attorney as well as a former investigator for Wisconsin Department of Justice. His trial skills are unmatched.
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