Jonas Ben Bednarek

Jonas Ben Bednarek

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 25 years

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

33 East Main Street, Suite 400, Madison, WI

About Jonas

Biography

Practice Areas

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 25 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hurley, Burish & Milliken, S.C.

33 East Main Street, Suite 400, Madison, WI, 53703-3392

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Jonas Ben Bednarek's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST LAWYER IN MADISON

We hired Jonas for three criminal cases, he solved all of them very quickly, with minimal expenses and even removed the removed criminal records from background report. He is very professional in his demeanor and very put together. He explains everything very well, down to earth and pragmatic. We a...re very grateful to him for helping us in a difficult situation.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Attorney

Jonas and David are fantastic lawyers! Amber is the best Paralegal on earth! I was charged with multiple felonies and it took some time but the cases were ultimately dismissed. Throughout the entire process I was treated very well by all of them. If you find yourself in a bind I highly recommend ...that you call them!

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pretty good.

I have hired Jonas to represent me 5+ plus times. He is a really good lawyer. Got me out of some bad times. But you ultimately need to be able to call the shots. The da offers you this I said no that won't work and jonas got me what I wanted and I settled. I'm satisfied without any criminal charges o...n my record to this day.

Posted by Jennifer Shapiro | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

He is the most fantastic lawyer in all ways! His knowledge, experience, kindess, and charisma are endless! So pleased!

My lawyer made my OWI process through the initial visit with him until the end very easy. I felt humiliation about the whole situation, but his whole team made me feel that we all make mistakes. And that the law is dual sided and with excellent representation in court that the whole legal process is ...actually not as awful as one would perceive. A+ in all areas!

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Professional

Jonas was a wonderful attorney. I felt that he always had my best interest at heart and explained things well and in a timely manner. It is a stressful time when an attorney is needed, and his staff and him made it a lot less stressful.

Jonas Ben Bednarek

Replied last July 06, 2016

We are glad we were able to help during a stressful time and we pride ourselves on making difficult situations as easy as possible for clients. Thank you, Bednarek Law Office

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Jonas Ben Bednarek's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Essling

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Holevoet

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I gladly endorse this lawyer. I've known Jonas my entire law career. He is someone I respect deeply and would seek out for advice and mentoring. If I needed an attorney, Jonas would be at the top of my list."

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David Susens

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonas is highly skilled, creative, and knowledgeable. He has the record to prove that he understands how to obtain positive results for his clients before trial, at trial, and on appeal."

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Paul Kinne

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Jonas who needed help. All have reported back to me how happy they were that I referred them to Jonas."

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Tracey Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonas is one of Wisconsin's best criminal defense attorneys. I often refer clients to him. He gets my highest recommendation."

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Alexander Kammer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonas is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer."

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Robert Caflisch

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonas Bednarek for criminal defense work."

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Gerald Mowris

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonas as a lawyer who works hard and does good work for his clients. I have referred a client to him when I had a conflict and he did a great job."

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Kay Millonzi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I frequently refer my clients to Jonas and have never regretted it. I tell referrals that he is the one I would call if anyone in my family needed help with a criminal law-related issue."

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Sarah Schmeiser

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonas is a smart, personable attorney who works hard for his clients. He never backs down and will fight for the resolution he thinks is right. I highly recommend him if you need an attorney who will fight for you."

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David Saperstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I'd certainly hire him if I needed help."

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David Susens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tracey Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Saperstein

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Bednarek Law Office

Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Dane County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Dane County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Juneau County – Complete Acquittal at Second Trial (Re-trial) in “Shaken Baby” Felony Child Abuse Case

Not Guilty At Trial

Lafayette County – OWI Reduced to Reckless Driving Citation

OWI Reduced to Reckless Driving

City of Madison – Acquittal at Trial – Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Wisconsin

Languages

English

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