Richard B. Jacobson

Richard B. Jacobson

4.6
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

1930 Monroe St., Suite 326, Madison, WI

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

trials and appeals in Wisconsin and federal courts; felonies including sex crimes, other violent crimes, fraud, domestic abuse, and others.

42 years | 600 cases

30%
Family 25%

Divorce, separation, adoptions, placement and custody

42 years | 600 cases

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

All Bankruptcy chapters Representing debtors and creditors.

42 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

42 years | 500 cases

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

We help people through these difficult times to seek outcomes which will not embitter their lives and which will be best for their children. This means we fight aggressively when we must, but we always seek agreement when we can.

42 years | 500 cases

10%
Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

Chapter 11: adversary proceedings, trials and appeals, debtor and creditor representation.

42 years | 120 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 42 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC

1930 Monroe St., Suite 326, Madison, WI, 53711

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Richard B. Jacobson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY FOR FAMILY LAW CASES

Attorney fell asleep during initial consultation. Took a huge retainer for a complicated divorce case and did not filed motions appropriately or in a timely manner. He does not have any paralegals or staff working in his office. He missed important deadlines for my case that cost me more money to hi...re a different attorney to correct the mistakes of this representation. Most of his filings contained errors and misspellings. He comes to the hearings unprepared and hardly defended me in the 2 hearings he appeared in. He made a lot of promises and did not deliver as promised. He was involved in another case against him before the same Judge in my case that he had knowledge of before accepting to represent me in my case and failed to disclose this information. Being a new attorney on my case that took 2 years to finalize, he agreed with opposing party on deadlines and made decisions regarding my case without consulting with me. He was not reachable by phone and only responded by email of course. He sent me an outrageous billing entrees for items the attorney did not perform during the representation. His most recent google reviews were negative from clients who also expressed concerns for dishonesty with this attorney.

Posted by Adrian | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Light at the end of the tunnel

RBJ & Associates are dependable, knowledgeable and thorough in their work. Richard puts you, the client, first and does so in a down to earth manner as if you’re having conversation with a friend. His years of experience serve his clients well and he “tells it like it is”. He looks out for you and do...es his very best to ensure a favorable, fair outcome. I highly recommend and would gladly elicit his services again.

Posted by Chance | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

One of the Last Good Attourneys in Town

I had dealt with Mr. Jacobson a while back with my own legal endeavors and I couldn't ask for a better client to attorney relationship. Lawyers nowadays are always incredibly rude and almost never take the time to know the client they are dealing with. I can say for certain that Mr. Jacobson is a man... that takes pride in his work, very kind and understanding of my situation and actually wanted to help me through what I was going through. I thank him greatly for his services and his great conversation!

Posted by Brennette | October 20, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Mr. Jacobson

Mr. Jacobson is a very compassionate and attentive attorney who work with his clients in starting over. My husand and I have had him as an attorney since 2010 and he is always there to help you. Thank you Mr. Jacobson, Brennette Harden Green and Oscar Green

Posted by Arthur | May 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Sixteen years of Trust

Richard, Has been my lawyer for sixteen years on one criminal case. He has the broad knowledge in criminal law that I need as well as being responsive to my needs always keep me well inform on my legal status. He is extremely trustworthy and his word is his bond. I can't thank enough for many hours h...e spent on my case and his honesty in his advice to me as a client.

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Richard B. Jacobson's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Murray

General practice lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard has always been a lawyer I trust for second opinions on bankruptcy, family law and criminal defense. He is on my short list for referrals, especially for difficult bankruptcy cases."

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Drew de Vinney

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Jacobson is an extremely intelligent lawyer who has the unique capability of explaining complex legal issues in a way that makes them easy for his clients to understand. His attention to his clients' needs and his skills as a lawyer are unmatched."

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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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Charles Kenyon

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He helps his clients get through tough situations."

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Drew de Vinney

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1983

Order of the Coif, UW Law School

1982

Law Review, University of Wisconsin Law School

1966

Member, Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Owner, Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC

2001 - 2008

Adjunct Lecturer, University Of Wisconsin Madison Law School

Associations

1985 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section

Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2003 - 2008

Office of Lawyer Regulation--Supreme Court of Wisconsin

Member of District Board 9

1993 - 1995

Western District Bar Association of Wisconsin

Treasurer

1979 - 1984

Law and Humanities Institute

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Hou-Seye

State abandoned its appeal before the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Matter of Sletteland

case confirmed; business continues

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Education

1983

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of California

PhD - Doctorate

1968

Harvard University

M.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Arizona Association for Justice, Continuing Legal Education Committee

Dividing Assets in Divorce

2007

Continuing Legal Education

Divorce (Recognition of Irregular Marriages)

2006

Continuing Legal Education

Impact of Bankruptcy on Dissolution of Marriage

2005

Continuing Legal Education

Divorce, Intermediate Level

2003

Continuing Legal Education

What Other Professions Can Teach Us About Legal Ethics

2000

Monthly luncheon

Bankruptcy Crimes

Publications

1992

Cardozo Studies in Law and Literature Forgiveness (Executive Clemency, Discharge of Debt and Forgiveness of Sin)Forgiveness of Sin

1991

Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law: Bankruptcy Crimes

1986

Construction Law, Matthew Bender Bankruptcy and Construction Law

1985

Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law: Fraudulent Transfers

1981

Semeia Satanic Semiotics and the Jurisprudence of Job

1980

Wisconsin Academy Review Fear and Loathing on Tenure Track

1978

Glyph Absence, Authority and the Text

1977

Hartford Studies in Literature Law, Ritual, Absence

Languages

English

Hebrew

Spanish

Turkish

Activity

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