Nicholas Gansner

Nicholas Gansner

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

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

14 W Mifflin St Ste 103, Madison, WI

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Nicholson & Gansner Sc

14 W Mifflin St Ste 103, Madison, WI, 53703-2576

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Nicholas Gansner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney, Effective Strategies

Attorney Nicholas Gansner acted very quickly in response to allegations about 2nd degree sexual assault from 3 and a half years prior to the report. He took his time to gather all of the facts and spoke with the investigating detective on my behalf. Nick kept me updated and informed about the strateg...ies he was taking while working with the detective. I left all of the work to him and he took care of everything. Ultimately, the case never made it past the initial investigation and was never forwarded to the district’s attorney’s office. He was nearly always available by call, text, or email—even responding late at night sometimes. If he was not immediately available, he would reply as soon as he could. I would highly recommend hiring attorney Gansner.

Posted by Olivia | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truly caring, confident and does not waste time!!!

Attorney Gansner worked on my very difficult and emotionally draining case for around 2 years. My confidence in him NEVER wavered! When I had things to say, he really listened and took note. He remembered and made use of pertinent information I had given him. I never felt like he left important detai...ls out that I would later need to correct myself. In addition, I noticed that he is extremely well respected by judges and commissioners as well as his peers which is very comforting to witness. Attorney Gansner even worked well with the opposing attorneys and always played fairly but very firmly. He was truly an answer to prayer!

Posted by Dan | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

five stars

Both Nick Gasnser and Jessica Nicholson are excellent defense attorneys. I was recently represented by Nick Gansner who goes above and beyond to protect your rights. His legal knowledge as well as his communication skills is top-notch. He won’t leave you hanging alone as many attorneys do as soon a...s they receive your money. He is also well respected by DA’s because of his reputation as a former DA. I gave him five stars out of five stars, and believe me, I am a critical person; especially when it comes to attorneys. You can’t go wrong hiring Nick Gansner.

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015

hard-working and responsive

I am international student who ran into legal problems. I contacted a lot of lawyers anxiously and finally hire Nick. He is no sugar coating and suggest that we can’t win a trial. He designed a good way to negotiate with the prosecutor and really care my special conditions. (I am non-Us citizen). Whi...le I am first charged with misdemeanors which could possibly make me deportable, Nick first negotiate for a result which could help me to stay in USA. While this is really good for most lawyers, nick insist on and finally help me to have the entire case dismissed, meaning that I have no conviction and can remove the record on FBI/CIB. Also, he is responsive and keep me informed which release my pressure a lot. I am really grateful for his work and recommend him to others who ran into legal problems. He is truly on client’s side and make effort to the best result.

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015

aggressive and responsive

I am international student who ran into legal problems. I contacted a lot of lawyers anxiously and finally hire Nick. He is no sugar coating and suggest that we can’t win a trial. He designed a good way to negotiate with the prosecutor and really care my special conditions. (I am non-Us citizen). Whi...le I am first charged with misdemeanors which could possibly make me deportable, Nick first negotiate for a result which could help me to stay in USA. While this is really good for most lawyers, nick insist on and finally help me to have the entire case dismissed, meaning that I have no conviction and can remove the record on FBI/CIB. Also, he is responsive and keep me informed which release my pressure a lot. I am really grateful for his work and recommend him to others who ran into legal problems. He is truly on client’s side and make effort to the best result.

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Nicholas Gansner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Adrian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Jurek

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Gansner has an aptitude for criminal defense work which is informed by his experience as a prosecutor. His genuine concern for his clients shows through his zealous advocacy in the courtroom. I don't hesitate to endorse him."

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Jessa Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nick is hard-working, intelligent, compassionate, and aggressive. I love working with him."

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Michael Covey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessa Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Nicholson & Gansner Sc

2011 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, Dane County District Attorney's Office

2010 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Illinois Attorney General

2007 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Dane County District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Staff Attorney for The Honorable Steven Ebert and Honorable Daniel Moeser of the Dance County Circuit Court

2004 - 2005

Associate, Sidley Austin

2002 - 2002

Clerk, the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman of the United States DIstrict Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Education

2004

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Dartmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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