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.
Practice areas
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,
11 years, 1,000 cases
Years of experience representing felony and misdemeanor DUI/OWI cases. Hundreds of DUI cases tried to verdict. Experienced with Wisconsin and Illinois drunk driving.
11 years, 700 cases
Experienced in defending all types of traffic violations and in CDL defense.
11 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Wyosnick Legal, L.L.C.
137 E Wilson Street
Suite 202
Madison, WI, 53703
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2017 | 02/22/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2011 | 03/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Criminal Law 10 Best Attorney Selection for Illinois | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Illinois 10 Best DUI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction Nominee | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2016 |
Client's Choice Award - Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2014 |
CALI Award - Payment Systems | The John Marshall Law School | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | N.P. Wyosnick Legal, LLC | 2017 - Present |
Attorney | The Davis Law Group | 2014 - 2017 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 2011 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Dane County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Lake County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - 2018 |
Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Member | 2013 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Davis Law Group, P.C. Website | Professional License Defense | 2015 |
JMLS News and Publications | John Marshall Grads Serving as Assistant State's Attorneys | 2013 |
Chicago Lawyer Magazine | Year In Review | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Edgewood College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
University of Iowa | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Life is a Highway: Handling Traffic Cases | Consequences of Wisconsin OWI/DUI convictions on Illinois Drivers | 2019 |
Coffee with a Lawyer | Career advice for pre-law undergraduate students. | 2018 |
Mock Trial Competition | Trial Advocacy | 2016 |
Mock Trial Competition | Trial Advocacy | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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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.
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, Unknown Attorney on Jan 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, Unknown Attorney on Sep 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, Unknown Attorney on May 6, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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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