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Paul Garland Bonneson
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Biography
4I am an experienced, hard-working attorney with 35 years of experience practicing law in private pratice. My practice currently is focused on criminal defese and criminal appeals and some family law. Feel free to call me any time. I am avilable all week and on weekends.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Appeals
45%
42 years | 200 cases
Criminal Defense
45%
42 years | 300 cases
Family
10%
42 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Bonneson Law Offices
10909 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Highly recommended.
Mr. Bonneson represented me twice: once in a personal matter and once in a business matter. Each time, I found him knowledgeable about the legal issues and attentive to the facts. He was prompt, professional and courteous as well as efficient and effective. The legal issues were resolved to my satis...
Paul Garland Bonneson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Paul for many years and he is a very professional and conscientious lawyer. He has appeared in front of me when I was a judge and he was always very courteous, professional and well prepared. I was impressed enough with Paul as a lawyer that I appointed him as my court commissioner while I served on the Waukesha County Bench as a judge. He cares about his client's and his reputation. Very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend Paul."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bonneson has many years of experience in criminal defense. He is a highly motivated, competent attorney. I have the utmost respect for Attorney Bonneson."
Linda Van De Water
Mediation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100, Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 10 Lawyers, Wisconsin., National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Owner/Manager, Bonneson Law Offices
2010 - 2016
Supplemental Court Commissioner, Waukesha County Circuit Court
1990 - 1991
Associate Attorney, Rudolph Law Offices
1987 - 1990
Associate Attorney, Tikalsky, Raasch & Tikalsky
1984 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Riemer Law Offices
Associations
1987 - Present
Waukesha County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2004 - 2005
Waukesha County Bar AssociationPresident
2000 - 2003
Waukesha County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1999 - 2005
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard of Directors
1995 - 1996
State Bar of WisconsinBoard of Governors
1995 - 1996
State Bar of WisconsinExecutive Committee
1994 - 1995
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Wisconsin v. Justin T. Winston, 378 Wis.2d 739, 905 N.W.2d 843 (2017), petition for review denied, 1/8/2018.
The Court of Appeals decided that there was insufficent evidence of racial discrimination.
Dismissal of sexual assault charges.
The charges were dismissed.
State v. Williams, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, 2015AP001089-CR
The trial court's decision was affirmed.
Acquittal in attempted armed robbery case.
The client was found not guilty, August 11, 2016.
State of Wisconsin v. Stewart, 366 Wis.2d 807, 874 N.W.2d 346 (Ct.App. 2015)
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that the police search was constitutionally valid.
State of Wisconsin v. Gonzales, 345 Wis.2d 397, 824 N.W.2d 927 (2012).
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that the defendant's right to remain silent had been violated.
State of Wisconsin v. Carpenter, 334 Wis.2d 145, 799 N.W.2d 928 (Ct.App. 2011).
The exclusion of minors from the jury trial was proper.
Sheboygan County v. Tanya M.B. 2010 WI 55, 775 N.W.2d 531 (2010).
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin held that the omission did not prevent the county from pursuing the termination of parental rights against the parents.
State of Wisconsin v. Davis, 2000 WI App 270, 240 Wis.2d 15, 622 N.W.2d 1.
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that the no-knock search warrant had been properly executed.
State of Wisconsin v. Rogers, 196 Wis.2d 817, 539 N.W.2d 817 (Ct.App. 1995).
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that the hearsay statement would not be admitted at the trial.
Consumer's Coop of Walworth County v. Olsen, 142 Wis.2d 465, 419 N.W.2d 211 (1988).
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin held against the creditor and held that the creditor could not pierce the corporate veil.
Matter of Goodger v. City of Delavan, 134 Wis.2d 348, 396 N.W.2d 778 (1986).
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that the special assessment was invalid.
Crest Chevrolet v. Willemsen, 129 Wis.2d 129, 384 N.W.2d 692 (1986).
The Wisconsin Supreme Court held that the landowner's diversion was not proper.
Education
1984
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Marquette University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1994
Bridge-The-Gap Seminar
Speaker at Bridge-The-Gap Seminar
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I (as a teen) report a man to the police if he is 24 and she is 16 and they are having sexual intercourse?
17 Feb 2019
Q&A
Speeding ticket?
28 Dec 2018
Q&A
Am I going to be indicted?
29 Dec 2018