Corey C. Chirafisi

Corey C. Chirafisi

4.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1 S Pinckney St Ste 952, Madison, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Chirafisi & Verhoff Sc

1 S Pinckney St Ste 952, Madison, WI, 53703-3391

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Corey C. Chirafisi's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
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Posted by James S | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome lawyer!

After speaking with a few attorneys and not feeling comfortable with them and what they were telling me I luckily came across the Chirafisi team and after one call I knew I found a winner. Corey and his staff handled my case perfect and after he studied the circumstances he found a way to get in and ...challenge the case, and won! I owe my current life and well being to this group and I highly recommend Corey Charifisi and his group!

Posted by Robert | November 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Doesn’t accept black clients

Absent other evidence, I am led to believe this lawyer is not willing to represent defendants of color. I called asking for a consultation surrounding a charge stemming from a protest. Before I was able to get more than 15 seconds into the description, I was asked why I was bothering their firm wit...h this and hung up on. With limited information gathered, I am left to believe my dialect and voice were the cause of this reaction and, given my skin color, I am inclined to believe this was the basis of their reaction. It’s incredibly disappointing to be treated in this manner in 2021.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

All business.

No nonsense, shoots from the hip guy. He doesn't waste time. His office personnel are knowledgeable, highly efficient, helpful, and pleasant.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Eternally Grateful

After a lot of research and consultations with criminal defense attorneys in the area, I chose to work with Corey and his team, and I couldn’t have picked a better attorney to represent me for my criminal charges. Both charges were dismissed before trial - thanks to the help of Corey and his team. Ev...eryone was very professional, responsive, and diligent in all regards throughout my case. Corey and his team took great care to walk me through everything step-by-step. Corey gave me valuable legal advice on what to expect, what options I had, what the likely outcomes could be, and then he achieved the best outcome possible. I am extremely pleased with my experience, especially during such a stressful time for me. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Corey is an experienced, respected attorney, and I do not hesitate to recommend him and the his team to anyone in need - you’ll be in excellent hands.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not worth the money.

Not impressed. I knew more from Google than he knew. Didn't feel like he really cared about me or my case.

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Corey C. Chirafisi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tracey Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Corey Chirafisi is one of Wisconsin's premier criminal defense attorneys, respected by prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges alike. He gets my highest recommendation."

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David Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Corey is a skilled attorney who gets results. Top-notch."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Corey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Tracey Wood

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C.

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Chirafisi Law Office, S.C.

2001 - 2006

Attorney, Tjader & Chirafisi, S.C.

1999 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Kenosha County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

State Bar of Wisconsin

Dane County Bar Association

2011 - 2012

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Former Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI/PAC amended to improper parking on a roadway

OWI/PAC amended to improper parking on roadway

0.10 OWI amended to reckless driving

reckless driving

OWI 3rd, BAC 3rd both dismissed

OWI 3rd and BAC 3rd both dismissed

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Education

1998

City University of New York

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Criminal Defense Seminar

Sexual Assault Defense- The Whole Case

2006

WACDL Conference

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Languages

English

Activity

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