Chris Doerfler, Founder of The Doerfler Law Firm & BadgerLawyer
Chris Doerfler came up from the workingman’s world. He was on his own when he was 18 and put himself through college working in ditches. Building cabinets. Running a Bobcat. Tamping – if you’ve ever tamped, you know what we mean. That’s work. Chris met a lot of people working those 14 hour days in the hot sun, and there’s two things he learned. One, working men and women are some of the hardest working, most decent folks you’ll ever meet. And two, it’s a heckuva privilege to get to be a lawyer. Chris still works 14 hours most days, but he never forgets that he gets to be warm on cold days and cool on hot ones. And he never forgets the people who worked alongside him on his journey and the people who helped him get where he is. He knows the economy is always tight for regular folks, and he knows regular folks need lawyers too. So along with providing super good legal services, the Badger gives you a super good price.
Our Client Service Philosophy: Listen, Evaluate, and Explain
Chris believes that success in the legal arena is not as much about getting a certain verdict, but about getting the results his clients want. Choices in the legal system are never easy. A complex array of factors goes into every decision. What are my chances? What happens down the road if I do this or don’t do that? How much will it cost me? Can I go through a trial without having a nervous breakdown? How will this affect the kids?
People faced with legal troubles have to find their own balance, that comfortable spot where all the competing concerns come together to form a goal that best works for them. Sometimes that’s all out warfare – trial without any chance of compromise. Most often, clients are looking for something a lot gentler than that.
What’s important is that the first thing Chris will do for you is listen. Not just hear the words coming out of your mouth, but genuinely listen. Hear you and learn what you are thinking, needing, suffering.
After that, Chris will evaluate your legal situation. This means he takes the facts of your case and projects the most likely results for all the strategies available.
Then, he will explain to you what the possible outcomes are, which are realistic, and which aren’t. He’ll give you the news honestly.
Then, once your questions are answered, you and Chris will decide ongoals. How do you want your case to come out? Do you want your day in court, or is settlement in the cards? Are you innocent of some charges but willing to deal on others? Are you flexible on support but firm on visitation? Can you handle the stress of trial? Are the facts with you or against? You and Chris will work together to decide what path to take.
Once goals are established, Chris will set about accomplishing them. You will remain an integral part of this process. Unlike some other lawyers, Chris believes you should stay closely connected to your case and your litigation team. That means call any time with questions, and we’ll be glad to let you know how things are going. Remember that short phone calls are always free. Together, you and Chris will find the best possible way to accomplish the best outcome possible for you.
Practice areas
Experienced, assertive criminal defense litigator.
25 years, 2,500 cases
25 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
Doerfler Law Firm, LLC
125 N. 4th Street
La Crosse, WI, 54601
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Resigned | 1997 | 05/22/2022 |
WI | Good Standing | 1997 | 02/22/2022 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Doerfler Law Firm, LLC | 2005 - Present |
Associate | Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. | 2000 - 2005 |
Staff Attorney | Maricopa County Public Defender | 1997 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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La Crosse County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2005 - Present |
Maricopa County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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La Crosse Magazine | How Can You Defend Those People? | 2009 |
La Crosse Magazine | Why Do Lawyers Cost So Much? | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wisconsin | Law | 1997 |
University of Wisconsin, Madison | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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JS&H Annual Update on the Law | White Collar Crime & Parallel Proceedings | 2005 |
The Criminal trial, Start to Finish | Criminal Trial Advocacy | 2004 |
Current Topics in Education Law | Topics in Education Law, No Child Left Behind | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Pacheco | 144 year prison sentence overturned! |
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Scott Silva, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 10, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Chris has an impressive resume and is a prolific contributor to this site. His answers are always helpful, informative, and intelligent. He clearly cares about his clients.
Philip Overcash, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2009
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Chris is one of the most creative attorneys with whom I have ever worked. Chris and I worked closely together on numerous cases in Arizona, and I remain amazed at his ability to effortlessly devise persuasive arguments for nearly any legal conundrum. I would highly and unquestionably recommend Chris to resolve any legal problem with which you may be faced.
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