Peter Charles Rotter

Peter Charles Rotter

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 37 years

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

1008 N 5th St, Wausau, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 37 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1988

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Peter C. Rotter

1008 N 5th St, Wausau, WI, 54403

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Peter Charles Rotter's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, compassionate & gets results

Peter Rotter is THE best! He is compassionate, knowledgeable & affordable. He knows the legal system extremely well! My mother worked with him at the court house & recommended him to me and she was right. I recommend him to friends & anyone who needs a friendly compassionate & excellent attorney. I’v...e called him about legal issues the last several years & he’s sharp. He represented me & he worked hard on my case & called to give me advice & updates. Honest & reliable. He’s the only attorney I will deal with. I trust Mr Rotter & have for 16 years!

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Sean O'Neill

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter has the sharp mind and acumen to take on any criminal matter. I fully endorse this lawyer and his incredible body of work."

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Jay Kronenwetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Rotter possesses the personal qualities you need most in an attorney: integrity, a committment to justice and a strong work ethic. He has years of experience in both civil and criminal law, giving him a wide base of knowledge that allows him to efficiently tackle the most complex legal matters. In addition to his professional expertise, Attorney Rotter is dedicated to the betterment of his community and is active in a host of community organizations. In sum, if you need an attorney in Central Wisconsin, you can't go wrong with Peter Rotter."

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Andrew Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As passionate a defender of individual rights as we have here in Wausau."

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Sarah Schmeiser

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Mansell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jay Kronenwetter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Morgan

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Peter C. Rotter, Attorney at Law

1995 - 1997

Agent, Metlife and The New England Co.

1988 - 1995

Staff Attorney, Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.

Associations

2007 - Present

Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.

Board Member

2007 - Present

Wausau Breakfast Optimists (Optimist International)

Vice President

2005 - Present

Eau Claire Consistory, 32nd degree Scottish Rite

1997 - Present

Marathon County Child Development Agency (Headstart)

Board Member (Past President)

2008 - 2009

Marathon County Bar Association

Immediate Past President

2008 - 2008

Forest Lodge 130, Free and Accepted Masons

Past Master

2007 - 2009

Wisconsin Valley Shrine, Timber Shrine (ZOR)

President

2006 - 2007

Marathon County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

President

2004 - 2006

Mount Sinai Congregation

Past President

Education

1988

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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