$ 150-150 per hour
Steven L. Miller
About Steven
Biography
With 28 years of experience handling nearly every kind of civil and criminal appeal, I know what it takes to win. I began writing appeals in 1985 as a student intern with the Wisconsin Attorney General's Office, Criminal Appeals Division, and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison Law school in 1987 in the top 10% of my class. From 1987 until 1994 I maintained a civil and criminal litigation practice with a heavy emphasis on appeals. Since 1996 my practice has been exclusively appellate. I am certified with the Wisconsin State Public defender for Levels 1, 2 and 3 (all criminal cases) and have been, at one time or another, certified for Chapters 48 and 938 (Juvenile); Chapters 51 & 55 (Mental Health, Guardianship & Protective Placement); and Termination of Parental Rights. I served on the Board of the Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin for five years (2004-2008).
My services are offered on a state-wide basis to clients directly and trial lawyers on a consulting basis. I also work with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal by assisting with substantive motions, summary judgments, briefs, research and writing.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
75%
39 years | 300 cases
Estate Planning
25%
39 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 38 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Miller Appellate Practice, LLC
P.O. Box 655, River Falls, WI, 54022-0655
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Posted by TW | March 31, 2015 | Appeals
Excellent results exceeded my expectations
I brought two appellate matters to Attorney Miller. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, and he was always prompt in getting back to me and explaining the process. Attorney Miller sorted through the legal issues with ease, and presented clear, succinct, compelling briefs on my behalf that exce...
Posted by Mark | March 24, 2015 | Appeals
Integrity
Steve's appellate work helped us win our six year lawsuit. Steve's ability to grasp the facts of our case and present it to the court, allowed us to recoup tens of thousands of dollars. We truly appreciated Steve's abilities as an attorney, but more than that, we found him to be a man if integrity....
Steven L. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve is an fantastic appellate attorney. His legal research and writing skills are outstanding, as proven by his past success. I highly endorse Steve!"
"Steve Miller is the attorney I always refer appellate work to. I have a predominantly family law practice, but generally do NOT handle appellate work. When my clients wish to appeal a decision, I confidently refer them to Steve. He has always been diligent and competent in handling these family law appeals for my clients. I will continue to refer this work to him, as I completely trust him to do a great job!"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Steve for the past 12 years. His appellate work is insightful, innovative and well founded. Steve has worked with me on civil and criminal appeals and motions."
"I believe that Steve is the best appeals lawyer in Wisconsin. He has won many many difficult appeals, including several appeals I referred to him. He is extremely intelligent, clever, and a repository of legal knowledge and experience. I highly recommend him."
Brian Maloney
Criminal defense lawyer
Kristina Williamson
Family lawyer
Mark Gherty
Criminal defense lawyer
Mark Howe
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Miller Appellate Practice, llc
1994 - 2008
Managing Attorney, Miller & Miller
Associations
1999 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2004 - 2008
State Bar of Wisconsin, Appellate Practice SectionBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
OWI - Statute of Limitations
Conviction reversed and case dismissed.
Criminal - Jury Prejudice
Conviction reversed.
Civil - Insurance Coverage
Judgment reversed.
Criminal - Jury Instruction
Conviction reversed.
Civil - Option Contract
Judgment reversed-in-part.
Civil - Attorney Fees (Timber Trespass)
Judgment reversed.
Civil - Default Judgment
Judgment reversed.
Probate - Use of non-probate funds to pay estate debts
Order reversed.
Divorce - Maintenance Dispute
Judgment reversed.
Criminal - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Conviction reversed.
Criminal Traffic
Conviction reversed.
Criminal - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Conviction reversed.
OWI - Traffic Stop
Conviction reversed.
Paternity - Custody Dispute
Judgment reversed.
Criminal - Jury Instruction
Conviction reversed.
Divorce - Division of Police Pension
Judgment reversed.
Education
1987
U of Wisconsin
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Wisconsin
Masters
1982
Gustavus Adolphus College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Wisconsin State Public Defendant Annual Conference
Termination of Parental Rights Appeals
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers