Preston Smead

Preston Smead

4.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

5610 Medical Circle, Suite 8, Madison, WI

About Preston

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

21 years | 500 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 30%

21 years | 200 cases

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 20 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Severson & Smead LLP

5610 Medical Circle, Suite 8, Madison, WI, 53719

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Preston Smead's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael P. | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney

Attorney Preston Smead got me out of a complete disaster and saved my life from being destroyed by a felony conviction. I was charged with felony fraud that I did not commit. Even though we had strong evidence of my innocence, the D.A. was being stubborn and would not listen to reason at first. He wa...s just absolutely relentless in his pursuit to get the charges dropped. He kept calling and calling and writing letters demanding that my case be looked at again. He really fought on my behalf every step of the way. I could tell that Preston was truly a legal expert in criminal cases from the moment I first spoke to him, just a stone cold professional and a fighter that really cared about my well being. He stood by my side through some of the darkest times of my life. He didn't quit or put my case to the side, but he kept leaning on the D.A. Eventually, after non stop pursuits, my case was investigated by a new detective. After a few months of agony, my case finally got dismissed and all charges were dropped. If it wasn't for Preston Smead my case would have probably gone to trial and the outcome could have been devastating. I highly recommend Mr. Smead if you are facing criminal charges. He literally saved the future of the rest of my life...

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Brian Severson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Having worked with Preston Smead for over a decade, I know he is a lawyer you can trust to help you through any criminal or OWI charge in Wisconsin. He is always fully prepared and ready to stand up and fight for his clients in any situation."

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Brian Severson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Severson & Smead, LLP

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

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Education

2005

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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