Patrick Kiernan Cafferty

Patrick Kiernan Cafferty

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Racine, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

704 Park Ave, Racine, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cafferty Law Offices

704 Park Ave, Racine, WI, 53403

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Patrick Kiernan Cafferty's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Promised but didn't deliver

I think Mr. Cafferty is a smart man that has given up fighting the system. So if your looking for an Attorney that will really fight for you he is not your man. Money seems to be the motivator for this lawyer.

Posted by Al | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

He Will Fight For You!

During my time as Deputy Chief on The Racine Police Department , Assistant Chief at UW Milwaukee, or my time as Director of Safety and Security at Racine Unified School District, I was not allowed by policy to make a statement like this. I’ve found my officers several times facing off against Atty. P...at Cafferty. Now in my retirement, I’m able to go on record and say my friend and Attorney, Patrick Cafferty and Pat Cafferty Law Office by far has provided a service that is “unbeatable”. From minor traffic violations, to serious criminal matters call Patrick Cafferty he will work for you!

Posted by Tony | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent OWI Legal Defense

I was charged with two offenses related to a first time OWI, and was worried how this would affect my life, my career, my driver's license, and insurance rates along with the stigma of being convicted. Attorney Cafferty navigated the courts, precisely and skillfully, to achieve a dismissal of all of ...the charges against me at trial. From the first phone call consultation, to the last pre-trial meeting, Attorney Cafferty made himself available every step of the way. His professionalism and knowledge of the legal system is unmatched. He's an honest, hard-working attorney who will give it to you straight and carry out the best possible legal defense. Without question, I highly recommended him.

Posted by Thomas | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Second Amendment rights

Because of a federal law change I thought my second amendment rights would be lost forever until I hired Cafferty law office who found the technicality that saved my second amendment rights that are so important to so many Americans their is no other option for a defense attorney other tha...n Cafferty law thankyou forever grateful

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Colleen Baumann

I highly recommend attorney Cafferty as your defense attorney! He has shown our son and family the utmost respect during a difficult time with a high profile case. He was not only kind and compassionate but professional and assertive when he needed to be. He was definitely on our side!!! We beat t...he case! I would hire him again in a second!

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Patrick Kiernan Cafferty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Ogren

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat is one of the most well-known criminal defense attorneys locally and in the surrounding counties. He has an extensive list of great results achieved over many years. He is particularly adept at handling high level drug crimes. He has a stellar reputation of winning cases at trial. I've personally benefitted from watching and learning from his practice and feel lucky to have known him."

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Thomas O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Every client I have referred to Patrick has been very satisfied with the outcome of his or ehr case."

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Joshua Uller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat Cafferty is an outstanding lawyer and has been a mentor to me and numerous other young lawyers. His work on difficult high profile cases is impressive, but so is his work on the countless cases that don't get any media attention. Whether he is in state or federal court, Pat Cafferty is the quintessential advocate."

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Robert Keller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patrick Cafferty is a well respected criminal defense attorney in the Racine community. I have worked with him on many occasions. He is well versed in the law and he is impressively creative when it comes to formulating a winning strategy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Henak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Pat Cafferty for several years and have worked with him on a number of cases. He is an excellent criminal trial attorney and his integrity is top notch."

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Mark Nielsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Pat Cafferty has demonstrated, over the last fifteen years, consistent talent in the courtroom, deft skills at negotiations and a responsible approach to the very difficult tasks of the criminal defense attorney. I would entrust a member of my family to his care."

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Robert Keller

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Law Firm, U.S. News and Best Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Cafferty Law Offices

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

State Bar of Wisconsin

Illinois State Bar Association

Racine County Bar Association

Education

1994

Marquette U

law

1991

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

We Here Highly Resolve...Creative Resolutions for Criminal Cases

Panel Discussion

Publications

1998

The Defender Handling Witness Problems in Criminal Cases

Languages

English

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