Corey Geoff Mehlos

Corey Geoff Mehlos

also known as Corey G. Mehlos, Corey Mehlos

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

2430 Winnebago St, Madison, WI

About Corey

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I practice all areas of criminal law. I have worked on advanced DNA and forensic evidence homicide cases, felony drug cases, and basic misdemeanor and traffic offenses.

50%
Personal Injury 50%

I handle all personal injury cases from traffic accidents to wrongful death claims.

50%

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 11 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Casper Mehlos Law Group, LLC

2430 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704

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Corey Geoff Mehlos's Reviews

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34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Tiffany | January 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor charge wiped from record

Corey has been a godsend to myself and others I know. He’s very knowledgeable, honest, and very dedicated to your case. His paralegal Keegan was very personable also, which made me feel at ease and gave me comfort when dealing with my misdemeanor. I didn’t even have to appear. It was all dismissed be...fore the court date, which took about a month due to Corey’s great aggressive negotiation skills. I would highly recommend Corey Mehlos to anyone facing criminal charges.

Posted by Linda | June 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Corey is absolutely fantastic.

06/30/2024 While going through a very contentious divorce, my son was charged with child abuse by the ex-wife and her mother. Unfortunately, the county he lives in was very poor at doing any investigating of the accusations and took the womens’ versions as gospel truth. My son was thrown in jail a...nd was facing 6 years in prison and loss of his two boys. The supposed abuse did not involve any medical intervention and it can be proven it did not happen. Corey took on the CHIPS case and the Criminal case and won both of them. The DA was unscrupulous, as was the social worker, and they were very willing to do things that were not legitimate in order to keep the case dragging out for many, many months. Corey had to fight selective prosecution and bias on the part of of the DA (which was pointed out by the Criminal Court) and provable lies by the caseworker. It was very telling that the police said that if my son fought the charges the case would drag on for 2 years. Frankly, it is amazing how accurate that turned out to be. Slow walked and delayed hearings, unprepared DA all worked together to drag things out. There were a few times my son was tempted to just quit fighting as it was a never ending battle to try to see his boys and it was destroying his health and his finances. Corey was quick to notice when he was getting too beat down by the system and was able to brace him up each time and keep him working towards vindication of his name. I know Corey spent many, many hours on the case above and beyond what most lawyers would have done and the family can’t thank him enough. If you need a lawyer who is willing to go to bat for you and give your case everything he has, you can count on Corey to be the one you need. He is an excellent lawyer and really does care about his clients.

Posted by Michelle | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Today we Celebrate a Victory !!!

First and foremost, I want to start off by giving a Million Thanks to Corey Mehlos for being an amazing lawyer and for always keeping Myself and my husband up to date with every detail of his case and for fighting for him and seeing the good in him and not the “Criminal “that they viewed him as. ... In 2021 my Husband was hit with a Conspiracy Charge that held a sentence of 52 years. When we got this devastating news, we did not know what to because at the time we had no money for a lawyer because I was putting myself through college at the time and I was not working then that year we were blessed with Money and was able to afford a lawyer just to find out months later that he could no longer represent my Husband due to a conflict of interest and he has to drop my husband as a client. Me and my Husband are big on Our Faith and Trust that no matter what with God we will always find a way. I prayed for months for God to send me someone that he knew would fight for my husband. I remember the very first conversation I had with Corey and I knew in my heart that this was the Man that was going to fight for my husband and he did just that. That first call we had talked for a while and I had explained everything to him and I remember him saying “Well I will be more than Happy to take his case” Not knowing all the details or the extent of the case. We Hired Corey in the beginning of March 2022 And he went right to work on my husband's case and his work was nothing short of amazing. He was Resilient, Hardworking, Genuine, caring of our feelings and was a Brilliant Lawyer in every aspect of what a lawyer is supposed to be. Fast for till today , Mind you During this whole process 52 years was hanging over my Husbands Head but we never gave up hope we never lost faith in fact we were at ease knowing how hard and willing Corey was in fighting not only for My Husband but for Our Family , and seen what type of patient faithful people we were and never once fell short of his obligations as a Lawyer , So again Here we are Today 11/01/2022 and I can Sit here and Say with the purest of Joy and happiness that WE WON OUR CASE!!!!!! My husband faced again 52 years and with Corey Fighting for us, my husband walked away with No JAIL TIME!!! HE was given timed Serve on a Case that was literally keep him locked away from his family for more than A life time. There are not enough Thanks Yous or Gratitude or appreciation to Show this Wonderful Man other than God Bless you for bringing our Family back together again and saved my husband's life He had my Husbands back 100%! He's so invested in his clients and he gives his all and then some, as they were walking out of Court after the sentence was heard and them giving My Husband Time Served , Corey Looks at my husband and said “ I'm proud of you “ when in reality we are so very proud of him , and what struck us the most is that during the Court hearing he left my husband Speechless could even speak to the judge because of every good thing he had said about myself and my husband that there were just no words other than this man fought with every ounce of resilience and for that we are very Thankful ! Corey Mehlos is a Super Star Lawyer and I will say this, if you are looking for someone who is not about seeing you as a criminal but as a humane and who is kind and caring and will fight for you as hard as he can this Corey is that Lawyer that you are looking for ... I can go forever about how wonderful he is and how he is about getting the right justice for his clients, and I will highly recommend this Super Star Lawyer Corey Mehols .. Today we Celebrate a Victory for Corey and A Home Coming for my Husband!!!!

Posted by Tammy | August 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING ATTORNEY

Attorney Corey Mehlos is an amazing attorney.. I have never had somebody fight for me like he has.. Corey saved my life , thats the only way to say it.. We have spent countless hours going over everything and getting ready for trial and then it would be canceled, and repeat that multiple times.. fin...ally last week we went to trial and we won.. I was facing prison for a crime i didn't commit and the time that he needed to put into this case was so tedious he had to look at every detail, thousands of pages of work..I have been so stressed out about this some days I would call him not knowing how I was going to make it another day from the stress.. I was facing never seeing my children again, 365 years in prison.. 59 felony counts ... I couldn't imagine it.. My attorney listened to me go threw panic attacks, crying and ultimately just freaking out and he would calm me down at all hours of day and night.. He had my back 100% ! He's so invested in his clients and he gives his all and then some you cannot find a attorney better then this guy! This man stayed in his boat to stay close to me the entire week before trial away from his wife and family.. You will never find a better attorney in the state of wisconsin then Corey Mehlos he's the best of the best! When i heard the not guilty verdict on all counts i grabbed him and cried he cried also.. He's amazing and he fights like I have never seen anyone fight! I love this guy! God blessed me with him. THANK YOU for your compassion !

Posted by Kaleb Hass | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer, committed, caring and gets results!

My young son was arrested and we had a very complicated case. I hired Atty. Mehlos based on the many great reviews his previous clients gave him. He's a very compassionate, intelligent, approachable and very professional. He was able to resolve the case in our favor and with outstanding outcomes. My... son and our family are forever grateful for the incredible job he did for our son. If we ever need an attorney in the future, he will be our top choice. Thanks, for your work!

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Corey Geoff Mehlos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Luca Fagundes

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mehlos has a wealth of knowledge in the field of Criminal Defense. His experience with the Wisconsin Innocence Project has led him to take an innovative and aggressive approach to defend his clients."

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Nicholas Pasquale

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Mehlos is a venerable legal powerhouse. Not only does he know the law and provide exceptional representation, he takes the time to educate his clients so that he and is clients work together to address their specific legal needs."

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Rachel Laborde

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Mehlos is remarkably knowledgeable in the legal field. His dedication to his clients and passion for pursuing what is right is not to be overlooked. Any client would be fortunate to have Atty. Mehlos as their legal counsel."

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Amaro Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A knowledgeable and passionate attorney who fights for the best outcome for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Kelsi Cottle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Corey is an excellent attorney and completely devoted to his clients. He has passion and dedication that is rarely seen in the legal field. He fights hard to protect his client's rights and genuinely cares about the outcome of each case. Anybody would be lucky to have him as their attorney."

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Kevin Layde

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Friend

"Corey Mehlos has been a friend and colleague for the last five years. During that time, I have seen firsthand his commitment to his clients, his principles, and his community. I recommend him without reservation for legal representation,"

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Richard Shawl

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Approachable, Competent, committed and very thorough. I have heard an assistant D.A. Compliment the quality of his bond motion as one of the best he's seen in 25 years of practice."

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Eric Rosen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Mehlos. Attorney Mehlos researched an important legal issue for me on the eve of a high stakes felony trial and showed himself capable of producing superior work product under severe time constraints. I have been a criminal defense lawyer for over 30 years and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of Attorney Mehlos' work. I have found Attorney Mehlos to be very personable though my interactions with him and I wouldn't hesitate to consult him in the future based on my prior work experience with him."

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Jair Alvarez

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Friend

"I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mehlos in law school and I have been in awe by his legal knowledge and skills since the get go. He is a zealous advocate who knows the strategies required to find the best solution for your client. Simply put, a great attorney. I would trust him with my legal matters any day."

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Christopher Ehrfurth

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Other

"Corey is a tenacious attorney who works hard to achieve excellent results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Natassia Kwan

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Corey is an amazing public speaker and can command a courtroom in any situation. He is well-read, thoughtful, professional and respectful. I have no doubt that he is a strong advocate for his clients and will serve them well."

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Bryce Schoenborn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Mehlos for a long time and fully endorse him without hesitation. I went to the University of Wisconsin Law School with Corey, where he was a top student, constantly engaged. Attorney Mehlos is extremely competent with rare interpersonal skills that you will notice immediately. Corey is responsive, hard-working, intelligent, and diligent. He is tenacious and is willing and able to take on any case, whether criminal law, real estate law, or otherwise. Any client would be fortunate to have an attorney like Corey."

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Samuel Rosen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Corey since my first day of law school. We have worked on a number of projects together since that time. I was always struck by his keen legal mind and creative problem solving skills. But what most impressed me about Corey is his passion and determination to stand up for his clients. If you hire Corey he will give you and your case his personal care and attention and will not stop fighting until he gets the best feasible result. Recently, I was preparing for trial on a very serious criminal case when a complex legal issue came up at the last minute. I called Corey and asked if he could research the issue so I could concentrate on trial preparation. Corey dropped everything and produced a very helpful memo under tight time constrains. I asked for Corey’s help and he delivered when I needed it most."

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Andrew Polzin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly dedicated to improving his craft and takes the extra steps crucial to providing a strong defense for his clients."

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Cale Plamann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although I have not had a chance to work directly with Corey, I have heard nothing but good things about him and he has demonstrated the highest professionalism in all contact I have had with him."

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Elizabeth Reeths

Litigation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mehlos is very well versed in civil procedure and the rules of evidence. Throughout the pendency of the case in which I was opposing counsel, Mr. Mehlos was professional and clearly cared a great deal about his client's interests."

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John Arnold

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mehlos is simply brilliant. Anyone looking for a dedicated advocate, particularly in the area of criminal defense, will be well served by hiring someone with such experience and expertise."

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Chadwick Kaehne

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Mehlos is a passionate and confident advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable in the law and works tirelessly to obtain the best result possible. Anyone facing a legal issue, would be fortunate to have Attorney Mehlos on their side."

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Anthony Cotton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've been impressed with Corey since I first met him, three years ago. Corey goes above and beyond what the typical defense attorney does. He cares about his work and he is in the field for the right reasons. Corey is the type of lawyer who isn't satisfied with the "way things are." He wants to make change and he's willing to sacrifice himself in order to see that happen. He has my highest regard and respect."

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Luca Fagundes

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James Kroner

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Kelsi Cottle

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Rachel Laborde

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Mark Maciolek

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Richard Shawl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher August

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jair Alvarez

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Christopher Ehrfurth

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Stephanie Yoshida

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Natassia Kwan

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William Little

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Kirk Obear

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryce Schoenborn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cale Plamann

Personal injury lawyer

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Andrew Polzin

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Kevin Layde

Immigration lawyer

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Elizabeth Reeths

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Samuel Rosen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Best Law Firm in Sheboygan County, The Sheboygan Press

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Avvo, Client's Choice Award

2015

Top 10 Lawyers Under 40 in Wisconsin, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Best 10 Attorneys- Wisconsin, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2011

Leonard F. Schmitt Scholarship, University of Wisconsin Law School

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Kaehne, Cottle, Pasquale & Associates, S.C.

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Schmitt & Koppelman, S.C.

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy

2013 - 2013

Research Associate, Kaehne, Limbeck, Pasquale & Pasquale, S.C.

2012 - 2013

Student Attorney, University of Wisconsin Innocence Project

Associations

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Wisconsin Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sheboygan County Bar Association

Member

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2014 - 2016

Lincoln County Bar Asociation

Vice President

2012 - 2013

American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (Madison Chapter)

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Dismissal of OWI 1st Offense & Felony Bail Jumping

Prosecutor Dismissed OWI 2nd Offense

Dismissal of two felony charges

Charges dismissed

Suppression Motion

Prevailed

Auto Accident

Prevailed at trial

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Education

2014

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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