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

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2

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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 anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrible experience

Hired him due to a letter that came in the mail. After payment he become impossible to get ahold and we were left in the dark. Said we were going to get a new lawyer because of how ridiculous and he then decided that would look bad on him so he apologized and made things seem like they will be okay. ...Did not fight for anything and I’m still not sure what he did for court. Afterwards said he would file a motion to change one outcome and went MIA after saying that. Many phone calls went and go unanswered and voicemails never replied too. He has so many good reviews so I really don’t understand. I regret every day not hiring someone else.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sharp, Competent, and Knowledgeable

I contacted Preston Smead about an incident resulting in misdemeanor charges. He consulted with me and laid out all the options available to me along with the best outcomes for each of them. His fees were very reasonable compared to others I talked to, and after hiring him, he was easy to contact and... followed through on all of the things he said he would do. I ended up getting my charges reduced to a ticket, and Preston was instrumental in achieving the best outcome for me.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Preston took care of everything for me. I was really stressed and whenever I called him he got right back to me and managed to calm me down. Preston was a life saver and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal lawyer.

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...

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional & Great Patience

Mr. Smead is the first lawyer I had in my life and I have to say that I was very lucky to find him to take care of my case. I want to get my case handled to affect my life the least and also I really don't have that much money for the budget. Mr. Smead has being always show his profession and great p...atience and most portant thing is he is always there to answer your question. To me, an attorney you can trust, know how-to-do and think for your benefit and you be able to approach him when you have a question, that's exactly and all what I need. I hope I do not need an attorney in my life any more if I could but if I do need one I say Mr. Smead will be the one I will choose again.

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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

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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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