Francis Patrick Raff

Francis Patrick Raff

also known as Frank Raff

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 11 years

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

411 W. Main St., Ste. 106, Madison, WI

About Francis

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Aggressive criminal defense

12 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 11 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Raff Law, LLC

411 W. Main St., Ste. 106, Madison, WI, 53703

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Francis Patrick Raff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

League of his own

Frank is a terrific attorney. A no nonsense attorney that, does what he says he's going to do! Has full disclosure with client and is highly qualified. Maintains contact with client for any questions and explains things so you understand the situation, from an attorney's view. An attorney who is very... personable, easy to ask questions and takes pride in his profession. A true professional. I believe he actually cares about his clients. I will use him for any future issues!

Posted by Toya | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Lawyer

This lawyer has a true passion for his job.He has compassion, Knowledge, and great communication Outstanding lawyer who will tell it like it is,and fight hard to get the best outcome as possible. Mr Francis Raff's know exactly what he is doing.I would recommend to anyone. And he also has good humor a...nd does his job well!.

Posted by Antonisha | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Effective and Efficient

Frank will absolutely get the job done when he represents you. If you are looking for someone who will be honest and is very easy to connect with then he’s my suggestion for you. He’s thorough, listens to his clients and will fight hard to the very end for you. Frank will treat you like a human being... and let’s you know that you’re voice matters and this is very important. I highly recommend him as one of the best attorneys in the area.

Posted by Ryan | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic representation!

Kept me informed of my case a got rid of two felony charges that I really didn't want on my record! I e seen my fair share of public defender's and Frank goes way above any normal public defender's representation! The system really needs a lawyer who cares and here he is!

Posted by Kelly R Bentley | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My experience with legal issues.

Frank went beyond what I expected out of a public defender. He was patient with me and supportive. Went the extra mile and never made me feel less than a human being who had made a horrible mistake. Even when I was ready to give up, Frank was there to give me hope and encouragement. The best part ...of having him as my lawyer was the way he spoke to me not down at me. Never thought I'd say this but I'm better off for knowing that someone as Frank is working for the average person who's going through their darkest times. I'm a better person and place for meeting him. But rest assured that it won't be because I'm in need of legal representation.

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Francis Patrick Raff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Kuehn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Frank for about 3 years now. I will say he is a very good young lawyer. One of the things that impressed me about him was that when he comes across an issue he has never dealt with before, he knows the right questions to ask before moving forward."

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Anthony Flitcroft

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Raff is a passionate and skilled advocate for his clients. He brings his best effort and passion everyday. He is a skilled litigant. I recommend him without hesitation. In addition, attorney Raff is a genuinely good person. He is also a sports enthusiast with great baseball pitching skills."

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Zeshan Usman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank cares about his clients and gives them his full attention and effort. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Aneeq Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Raff is a compassionate and thorough attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and is dedicated towards fighting hard for them. I have worked with him on several cases and I value his opinion in judgement in how to best advocate for our clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney that will listen and fight hard for the best results."

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Alexander Lewein

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Mr. Raff as being an attorney who is dedicated to providing high quality service to his clients. He is especially passionate about serving the Hispanic community in his area."

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Ramses Jalalpour

Immigration lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I know him to be extremely professional, proficient, and responsible. He truly looks after his clients' best interests and will work relentlessly to ensure that they are treated fairly and receive the best possible outcome."

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David Bolles

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Anthony Flitcroft

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James Dickinson

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Aneeq Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Yang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zeshan Usman

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Alexander Lewein

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Managing Attorney, Raff Law, LLC

2017 - 2021

Trial Attorney, Rock County Public Defender's Office

2015 - 2017

Trial Attorney, Walworth County Public Defender's Office

2014 - 2015

Attorney, The Law Office of Francis P. Raff

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2014 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)

Member

Education

2014

Marquette University Law School

Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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