Anthony Jurek

Anthony Jurek

2.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 16 years

Appeals Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

33 E Main St Suite 610, Madison, WI

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 85%

16 years

85%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stroud, Willink & Howard Criminal Defense Group

33 E Main St Suite 610, Madison, WI, 53703

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Anthony Jurek's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Takes money and runs

I hired for my ex-boyfriend in early 2023. The retainer was 7k for him to work on an appellate case. The case was not that difficult to win with Barney vs WI as case law. He clearly never read that case law despite my bringing it up more than once. Another issue came up and supposedly the entire reta...iner went to that which was a case that he lost anyway and a case that did not matter in comparison to what he was initially hired for. Worst mistake ever, hiring Jurek. He wanted another 7k to fight the initial case he was hired for but he never showed any work he had done on either case to begin with.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Zero Stars not one. Made me select one.

I paid Mr. Jurek a $2500 down payment after my daughter did some consulting on the phone. We then did a conference call with our conference telephone number. He decided he would come see us which is a two hour drive from Madison. He said he would only charge us for the 1 hour drive from Oshkosh. W...e said we would meet him, but he insisted on coming to our house. Which of course he came 2 hours later than the scheduled time. The whole time he was here he answered some of our questions and looked at some paperwork. He did not take anything with him when he left. He was also trying very hard to up sell. He wanted to do an appeal when that was something that we never wanted. After he left we basically never heard from him again. I requested the file and never received it. He told me he sent it but that is a total lie. We never received anything and he ignores phone calls and e-mails. He basically took our money and ran. We received nothing from him.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, Responsive, Skilled!

Attorney Jurek has an outstanding reputation and a winning record. I researched his work very carefully and talked to others before hiring him. He has won Supreme Court cases and interlocutory appeals. (Those are really hard cases to win!) My guess is that the previous reviewer may have not had a... good experience due to their own doing and that it had nothing to do with the attorney he/she hired. Mr. Jurek worked on my case for several weeks and was attentive and responsive. He answered my calls promptly and even spoke with me on weekends and in the evenings. He worked diligently on my behalf and I would hire him again if I were ever in need. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Avoid this lawyer!

I would give zero stars if possible. I paid Mr. Jurek a $500 down-payment after doing some consulting on the phone. After that Mr. Jurek became increasingly difficult to get a hold of. As time was of the essence in my case, it was important I talk to him. He soon avoided me completely. I called him f...rom a different telephone number than my primary number and he answered immediately. After I told him my name he pretended he couldn't hear me on the phone! He then gave me the incorrect website to contact him on to see if I was eligible for "a partial refund." Aside from consulting, all he did was email my probation officer to inform her he was representing me then called me and told me to call her. This was after he advised me to avoid her. His time delays caused me to lose the chance to prove my innocence as he advised me to wait for him to accompany me to the place I needed to go to prove my innocence. The day before the event I hired him for he told me he would no longer be representing me. He directed me to a fake website. When I informed him the email address was faulty he sent me another address. This did not work either. I found his site by googling him. There were boxes to fill out with your name, email and message but no send button! By far the worst lawyer I've ever had the displeasure of encountering. Although he is inexpensive and has flexible hours, that means nothing when he avoids you and does not do his job. Now I have to sue him in small claims court for my refund.

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Anthony Jurek's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher August

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Jurek is a skilled advocate with a very creative litigation style. Having seen Anthony in action, I know that he has a deep respect for the law and his clients."

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Sarah Schmeiser

Appeals lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony is a great attorney to have on your side. He puts the time and effort needed into your case and thoroughly researches issues. His writing is excellent and really gets the attention more than your average attorney. With Anthony's representation, you get a dedicated attorney who will make your appeal stand out!"

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Adam Nero

Appeals lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whether you just picked up new charges, or need a lawyer to explore postconviction issues, I wholeheartedly recommend contacting Anthony to handle your case."

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J. Steven House

Appeals lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Steven House

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Schmeiser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Gansner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessa Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher August

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Nero

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Rated Appellate Attorney in Middleton, WI, Rising Stars

2008

Academic Achievement Award, University of Wisconsin Law School

2005

Dean's List, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, AJ Attorney, the Law Office of Anthony Jurek

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Student Expulsion Prevention Project

2013 - 2015

Part Time Faculty, Madison College

2009 - 2010

Special Prosecutor, Juneau County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence

2008 - 2008

Forensic Consultant, Psychology Associates, Fox Cities

2007 - 2007

Judicial Intern, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David T. Prosser

Associations

2015 - Present

Dane County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Chair

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Secretary

2009 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. A.B.

Interlocutory appeal: Circuit court decision reversed and case remanded.

State v. R.D.

Supreme Court vacated trial court decison, case remanded.

State v. C.G.

Plea withdrawn, conviction vacated

State v. G.G.

Conviction vacated and charges dismissed with prejudice

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Education

2009

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights

Publications

Languages

English

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