Karl J. Kelz

Karl J. Kelz

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Medford, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning ... +4 more

133 W. State St., Medford, WI

About Karl

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 180-200 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kelz Law Office, LLC

133 W. State St., Medford, WI, 54451

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Karl J. Kelz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Bill | June 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Mr. Kelz

Karl Kelz helped me on a case where I wasn't guilty of the crime the DA charged me with. The DA tried to get me to take a plea deal and I didn't know what to do. I hired Mr. Kelz based on a recommendation from a friend. I am so glad I did. Mr. Kelz looked into my case and argued with the DA and went ...to court and got my case dismissed. It was for OWI and a conviction would have cost me my job. Mr. Kelz was very professional but treated like a person not some criminal. He explained the case every step of the way so I could understand and always returned calls usually the same day. I think his fees are very worth it, if you want a great attorney who will fight for you. Hire him if you want to win.

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Karl J. Kelz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chelsie Thuecks

General practice lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kelz was easy to work with and a strong advocate for his client. I recommend Attorney Kelz."

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Carlo Colosimo

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chelsie Thuecks

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amy Ybarra

Employment and labor lawyer

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Carlo Colosimo

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Justin Wolff

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Kelz Law Office, LLC

2003 - 2013

District Attorney, Taylor County District Attorney

2000 - 2002

Assistant District Attorney, Marathon County District Attorneys Office

1999 - 2000

Associate, Jenswold, Scott & Murry

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Dallas Smart

Convicted, defendant sentenced to 9 years prison

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Education

1999

Northern Illinois U

law

Languages

English

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