Richard A. Coad

Richard A. Coad

also known as Rick Coad

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Estate Planning

10 E. Doty Street, Suite 513, Madison, WI

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Richard Coad defends people accused of criminal or professional misconduct in state or federal court and in administrative proceedings, including students at the University of Wisconsin.

22 years

60%
Estate Planning 20%

Rick also assists clients in the area of estate planning. Rick evaluates the best approach given his client's situation, and crafts a plan that meets their goals and protects their assets.

6 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

Defending a criminal case in federal court is very different from state court. Rick Coad specializes in federal criminal defense.

22 years

20%

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 21 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Coad Law Office, S.C.

10 E. Doty Street, Suite 513, Madison, WI, 53703

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Richard A. Coad's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jimmy | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great to work with

Rich Coad did a great job handling my case. He ensured that the best outcome possible was reached. He was professional at all times. His rates were reasonable for the high quality work, and he is just a good guy overall.

Posted by Ravi | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch & Extraordinary

Rick is an exceptional lawyer and i highly recommend him who is in need without an inch of doubt. He is very thorough and will walk you through the whole process throughout your case. He is very patient and give you an answer even if you ask him same question multiple times which was the case with m...e. He is so easy to work with, great listener and is very very honest. He really cares about his clients and he knows what is best for his client and believe me he will do everything in his power to get you the best results. I am so so happy with outcome of my case and super satisfied with his representation and would highly recommend him.

Posted by Mike | March 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceeded Expectations

Rick was tremendous. I was involved in a situation when visiting Madison, WI and without Rick's help I was facing a serious charge that would have required 2-3 return trips to the city. Being from out of town, this would have been near impossible to balance with my job, let alone what may have happen...ed had I chosen to represent myself. However, Rick delivered on exactly what he promised from the beginning of the process and then some. Rick was extremely up front and honest about my chances in the case and his efforts resulted in a complete dismissal of my charges. I would not have been successful without the help of Rick. I'm glad that I found Rick when I was searching for a lawyer, some of the other guys I spoke to came off as hokey, ego-driven, and downright obnoxious. But Rick was real, relatable, and easy going. I felt an immediate sense of comfort knowing I had selected the right lawyer when I chose to move forward with Rick and he never let me down.

Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beyond Expectations

When I initially contacted Rick he was very honest about my chances of succeeding with my case. He advised me of all possible scenarios that could play out, and what my rights were. Throughout the process he asked strategical questions pertinent to my situation and I never felt like I was being led a...stray. Rick is a professional in the truest sense of the word and I would recommend his counsel to anyone in need of hiring someone on their behalf.

Posted by Nate | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch!

I hired Rick to help me through a difficult time and he did an excellent job. I called a few lawyers in Madison but chose Rick because he was very down to earth and didn't try to bowl me over with ego or gruffness. He took the time to explain how the process worked and prepared me for the possible ...outcomes. As we progressed he kept me updated and let me know what I needed to focus on next. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer.

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Richard A. Coad's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Syovata Edari

Federal crime lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Fahl

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked together with Rick on many cases. Rick's combination of instinct, intelligence, and hard work always yields great results for his clients. He is a great lawyer."

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Anthony Cotton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is a reason why Rick has been selected as a Super Lawyer year after year. He is one of the more thorough and hard working attorneys I know. Rick has experience litigating cases all over Wisconsin, and has argued in front of the United States Supreme Court. I endorse him, because he's an aggressive lawyer who has compassion - those traits aren't often seen together."

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Marcus Berghahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rick Coad is a very good lawyer with good judgment. He is very able in the courtroom and his written product is among the best. I trust Rick and refer clients to him."

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Jack Williams

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Milwaukee Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Madison Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Milwaukee Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Coad Law Office, S.C.

2015 - 2015

Shareholder, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Hurley Burish & Stanton

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin

Associations

2007 - Present

Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Logan v. United States, 552 U.S. 23 (2007)

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Education

2004

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Gettysburg College

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

What to do when the FBI knocks.

White Collar Defense

2011

Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference

Firearms Litigation

2011

Dane County Bar Association Meeting

United States Supreme Court Update 2011

2010

Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference

Litigating Firearms Cases

2010

Dane County Bar Association

Supreme Court Update

2009

Dane County Bar Association

Supreme Court Update

2008

Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference

Litigating Firearms Cases

2008

Dane County Bar Association Meeting

United States Supreme Court Update

Publications

2007

Wisconsin Law Journal Looking back at the ride

2007

Wisconsin Law Journal Taking it to the top

Languages

English

Activity

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