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Nils P. Wyosnick

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About Nils

Attorney Nils Wyosnick is the managing attorney of Wyosnick Legal, LLC, a law firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, which represents clients throughout Wisconsin, as well as northern Illinois.  Attorney Wyosnick represents clients charged with DUI, OWI, misdemeanor and felony crimes, as well as traffic offenses. 

A graduate of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Nils began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted in some of the busiest courts in the nation. As a prosecutor, Attorney Wyosnick gained an enormous amount of trial experience with an array of criminal matters, including violent crimes, drug offenses and drunk driving cases.  Attorney Wyosnick has continued with similar trial work as a defense attorney, having defended clients against all level of felony, misdemeanor and drunk driving charges.

Nils is licensed to practice law in the Wisconsin and Illinois.  He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Wisconsin State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Dane County Bar Association, and the Dane County Defense Bar. 

Nils represents clients throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois (Lake County, Winnebago County, Boone County and Stevenson County). For a free consultation, please feel free to contact him. 

 

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Practice areas

Speeding and traffic ticketCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 35%

    Years of experience representing felony and misdemeanor DUI/OWI cases. Hundreds of DUI cases tried to verdict. Experienced with Wisconsin and Illinois drunk driving.

    10 years, 700 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 35%

    Experienced in representing clients facing a vast array of felony and misdemeanor crimes. Representing clients against Criminal Charges of: Battery, Assault, Burglary, Trespassing, Possession of Controlled Substances (“drugs”), marijuana possession,

    10 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket: 30%

    Experienced in defending all types of traffic violations and in CDL defense.

    10 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

131 West Wilson Street
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Wyosnick Legal, L.L.C.

131 West Wilson Street
Suite 303
Madison, WI, 53703

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WIGood Standing201711/18/2020
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201112/06/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers38
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuperLawyers2018
Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
Criminal Law 10 Best Attorney Selection for IllinoisAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
Illinois 10 Best DUI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction NomineeAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2016
Client's Choice Award - Criminal DefenseAvvo2014
CALI Award - Payment SystemsThe John Marshall Law School2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Principal AttorneyN.P. Wyosnick Legal, LLC2017 - Present
AttorneyThe Davis Law Group2014 - 2017
Assistant State's AttorneyCook County State's Attorney's Office2011 - 2014
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Dane County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember2015 - 2018
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember2013 - 2018
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Davis Law Group, P.C. WebsiteProfessional License Defense2015
JMLS News and PublicationsJohn Marshall Grads Serving as Assistant State's Attorneys2013
Chicago Lawyer MagazineYear In Review2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2011
Edgewood CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science2006
University of IowaN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Life is a Highway: Handling Traffic CasesConsequences of Wisconsin OWI/DUI convictions on Illinois Drivers2019
Coffee with a LawyerCareer advice for pre-law undergraduate students.2018
Mock Trial CompetitionTrial Advocacy2016
Mock Trial CompetitionTrial Advocacy2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People of the State of Illinois v. D.S.DUI amended to Reckless Driving
People v. C.M.Case Dismissed
People v. K.W.Case Dismissed
People v. K.C.SUSPENSION RESCINDED
People v. J.M.DEFERRED PROSECUTION - No Conviction
People v. S.B.DUI AMENDED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
People v. S.H.Finding of Not Guilty

Reviews

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4 Star
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License problems

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Nils was an excellent lawyer, very professional and very kind. He saved my daughter and got her license back. He worked fast and negotiated excellent and guided us in the right direction. I highly recommend Nils.
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Made things easy, reduced stress

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I am so grateful I was able to work with Nils on my case. Having no history with the law or justice system, I had no idea what I was in for. He made sure I was prepared and treated me like a human being an not like just another client. He made the whole process so much easier for me and really went above and beyond. Very happy with how things turned out in my case and worth every penny.
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Speeding in the construction zone

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As a CDL driver and owner operator I really appreciate Nils service and great outcome in overturning my speeding ticket in the construction zone. Highly recommend
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Great Lawyer

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My daughter received a traffic violation in Madison where she attends university. We live in Illinois so needless to say it could of been a fairly difficult ordeal having to go back and forth to assist her. I called Nils and he handled everything! Was honest, straight forward, communicated wonderfully, and was able to get her ticket taken care of. Hopefully she will not get any more citations but if she does Nils is our guy!
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Very Satisfied

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Nils had his work cut out for him with my very involved OWI cases. With his help, I survived a very serious situation with the best possible outcome, which included minimal jail time. During this very difficult time in my life, I appreciated not only his knowledge and candor, I also was surprised at how kind and compassionate an attorney could be! Despite the challenges and sometimes surprised during my journey, his treatment of me helped me maintain hope and dignity. He is a man of great character.
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Great lawyer. Outcome was just as desired

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Mr. Wyosnick was able to successfully appeal my speeding ticket on the first appearance.. His communication was very clear, honest and to the point (which I strongly appreciated). I strongly recommend him and his services!
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Great Service!

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Nils was able to take care of a not-so-minor speeding ticket for me and got it reduced to a defective speedometer so that my insurance would not go up. Highly recommended!
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Very Calming

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I was scared & very nervous, but he was direct & very reassuring. Kept in contact with me so I felt I had the proper person for my case, hit & run.
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Very professional, extremely knowledgeable, outstanding representation

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After consulting with Nils on my slightly more than minor traffic offence, I decided to hire him as my representative for my case. Throughout the consult he was very knowledgeable and realistic on the predicted outcome of my situation. He answered all of my questions and was very personable throughout the whole case. I always had my email's and calls returned very quickly with concise and easy to understand conversation. I very happy with the outcome of my case and believe Nils to be a great asset when dealing with legal matters such as mine.
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I Couldn't be More Pleased with the Results

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Nils did an excellent job of positioning me for a favorable outcome with my DUI charges! Somehow I got through this difficult and challenging time without my license being revoked, and I have Nils and David Mennie to thank for that. I was concerned that Nils' move to Madison might jeopardize my case, however the opposite was true. Nils teed me up with David Mennie to work out my plea, and a year and a couple months later my driving privileges have remained intact.
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Attorney endorsements

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Adam Sworden, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2017
Relationship: Other

If I have a client who needs a criminal attorney in Wisconsin or Northern Illinois, I send them to Nils!

Cary Dohman, Criminal defense Attorney on May 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Nils is a highly skilled trial attorney, who fights tirelessly for his clients. Not only is Nils extremely knowledgeable and highly respected by his peers, but he is a top notch trial attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Chloe Schor

I have had many opportunities to work with Nils while we were with the Cook County State's Attorneys Office and after we both left for private practice. He is very knowledgeable about the law and is an excellent trial attorney. He is a diligent, dedicated, and aggressive advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Kristin Beilke, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 5, 2016
Relationship: Family member

Nils is a great trial attorney, and takes pride in all of his cases. He is always professional.

Jason Stevens, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Shortly after leaving the State's Attorney's Office it did not take long for Nils to establish himself as a top notch criminal defense attorney.

Stavri Vako, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Nils is a highly skilled criminal attorney. His experience gives him the ability to handle many different criminal matters. He is one of the most professional and ethical lawyers that I know. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer.

Larry Dohman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Nils since he was an Assistant State’s Attorney. He worked tirelessly then and continues to work extremely hard for his clients as a criminal defense attorney. Nils is an experienced and well-respected criminal defense attorney and can be trusted. I endorse this lawyer.

Steven Fagan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Nils Wyosnick since his days as an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook county courts. I have tried cases against him and seen his work first-hand as a defense attorney since. He is a hard-working, serious and professional advocate for his clients.

Paul Serkland, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have know Mr. Wyosnick for several years beginning when he was a prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Nils is an exceptionally bright, hard working attorney. I endorse him without hesitation.

Emilio Moretti, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

My first experience with Mr. Wyosnick was back when he was a Cook County Prosecutor. I went up against him on many occasions and quickly discovered that he possessed all the traits of an excellent attorney. He was always professional, knowledgeable, prepared, and his litigation skills were razor sharp. Even though he is now in private practice, those traits still remain, and as a result, he has become a very well respected Criminal, Traffic, and DUI defense attorney. Mr. Wyosnik has my endorsement.

Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jason Ott, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Nils is an excellent attorney who cares greatly for the clients he represents. I highly endorse him.

Justin Bougher

I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Gebhardt, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Omer Jaleel, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 23, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Nils is a top-notch attorney. I highly recommend him.

Michael Baker, Criminal defense Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

I had the pleasure of working closely with Nils while we were both prosecutors in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Nils was and continues to be a consummate professional. Nils is a strong presence in the courtroom, is always prepared, and always has the respect of fellow lawyers, and judges. I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Keenan

Nils is a skilled and dedicated professional. I have worked on cases where he was opposing counsel, and he was a formidable adversary. He always come prepared for court, and he is respected in all corners of the profession. This is an attorney you can rely on.

David Winer, Criminal defense Attorney on May 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

When he was a prosecutor and now as a defense atorney, Nils Wyosnick has always exhibited complete professionalism and competence . He is always fully prepared and ready to properly handle any type of case he has. I endorse Nils.

Martin Lascola, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Gruszeczki, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

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