Robert F. Nagel

Robert F. Nagel

4.4
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate ... +2 more

30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 1001, Madison, WI

About Robert

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

33 years | 3,000 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

33 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Real Estate 10%

38 years | 100 cases

10%
Family 5%

33 years | 50 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

38 years | 25 cases

5%

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 32 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Robert F. Nagel

30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 1001, Madison, WI, 53703

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Robert F. Nagel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Coralis | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

His A Man Of His Word!

He stood by my side and told me everything was going to be okay just do what your told I did & We Won The Case Really Respectful I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND:)

Posted by Monika | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not recommended

I would agree with the negative review above. My personal experience included Mr Nagel not listening to my statements, not understanding my situation, having already opinion made about the case, being unprepared (and often late) for the court meetings, etc. In general I had the impression that I woul...d do a better job defending myself than he did. Well, I agree that he is not specializing in that kind of law but that should be said before he took the case. Of course I lost miserably. Paying to this day for it.

Robert Nagel

Replied last March 11, 2021

We take great pride in our work and welcome feedback from our clients. It is unfortunate that someone would choose to make untrue and libelous statements in an apparent effort to cause damage to a business's reputation.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney - Highly Recommend

Attorney Nagel represented me recently in my defense of a citation. From the beginning, it was clear he had a strong understanding and thorough review of the matter at hand and worked diligently to ensure that my case met a reasonable outcome. He is intellectually brilliant and articulated himself we...ll while always listening to my thoughts and input along the way. Additionally, he was always very prompt in answering questions by both email and phone. I was pleased with the outcome, which was dismissal of the citation and case. At the end of the day, I know it was because of Robert's representation that this was resolved accordingly! Great work, great attorney, and I would HIGHLY recommend him! It's also worth noting that the reason I hired him in the first place was because I had heard that he is well-respected in the Dane County legal community. This makes a BIG difference when seeking representation, and it was clear Atty. Nagel lived up to my expectations and did everything he could to advocate for a fair and just result.

Robert Nagel

Replied last March 11, 2021

Thank you for your kinds words and your confidence in my office.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

I would highly recommend Attorney Nagel to anyone. Robert Nagel is a great guy and a great attorney. He was fast, effective, and professional while handling my case. As my attorney, he ensured that the best possible outcome was reached for me.

Robert Nagel

Replied last March 11, 2021

Thank you for your kinds words and your confidence in my office.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very satisfied

Hired Robert to defend against wrongful destruction of property by a city agency... demonstrated his thorough knowledge of the law by arguing a specific line of the law that ultimately won the case. Very satisfied

Robert Nagel

Replied last March 11, 2021

Thank you for your kinds words and your confidence in my office.

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Robert F. Nagel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Craig Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He does a nice job for his clients and will not back down from a tough prosecutor or judge."

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Craig Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Dane County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Dane County Bar Association, Courthouse Committee

Member

Dane County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past Vice President

Education

1987

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

French

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