Corey C. Chirafisi

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Corey C. Chirafisi

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

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

411 West Main Street, Madison, WI

About Corey

Biography

You need an Aggressive Attorney to Defend you! Call Chirafisi & Verhoff for a free case evaluation!

I'm a former prosecutor and now solely devote my practice to criminal defense and DUI cases.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

27 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

27 years

50%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Chirafisi Anderson, S.C.

411 West Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703

chirafisianderson.com/

Online Presence

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Corey C. Chirafisi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews


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Posted by James S | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 anonymous | November 14, 2021 | Hired 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 | Criminal Defense

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 | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Very Good!!!

Corey is an awesome attorney. My case is far from being completed, but he's been awesome so far. I am a very high maintenance client and send him a billion emails about anything that crosses my mind about my case. The one thing I love about Corey, besides being highly competent, is that he listens an...d never makes you feel like you are bothering. He is also honest, candid, and does not make empty promises. I would recommend Corey to anybody.

Posted by douglas | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

So far so good

Corey and his assistant Tabitha have been wonderful in keeping in touch and keeping me up to date w/ status. I do not cringe when I feel I need to speak with them as I have with attorneys in the past ( not that I have had a long history) but there is something to be ssaid about being treated with re...spect and feel like you are actually being listened to and not a paycheck or deal with a condescending attitude. We are just in the beginning but I feel better already. Thank You

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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:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

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2016

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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

2026 - Present

Attorney, Chirafisi Anderson, S.C.

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

Getting Back To Basics

Languages

English

Activity

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