Bernardo Cueto

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Bernardo Cueto

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Onalaska, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime ... +2 more

200 Mason Street, Unit 13, Suite # 1B, Onalaska, WI

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Passionate Representation When You Need It The Most

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I handle all types of cases except drunk driving. Theft offenses & shoplifting Violent crimes, assault, & domestic violence Firearms & weapons offenses Homicide, manslaughter, & intentional homicide (murder) Sex offenses, sexual assault, & rape

16 years | 50 cases

40%
Sex Crime 20%

Sex offenses such as sexual assault and statutory rape

16 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

Violent crimes such as assault and domestic violence

16 years

20%
Appeals 10%

I have won in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. I have a published win in the Court of Appeals as well as several unpublished wins.

10%
Drug Crime 10%

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 5 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wis Lawyer Office

200 Mason Street, Unit 13, Suite # 1B, Onalaska, WI, 54650

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Mailing Address

PO Box 68, Onalaska, WI, 54650

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Bernardo Cueto's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews


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Reviewers consistently describe the lawyer as highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and deeply dedicated. Many clients appreciate the lawyer's clear communication and responsiveness during criminal defense and landlord-tenant disputes, noting that they felt strongly supported and achieved highly favorable outcomes.

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Posted by Kim | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The BEST attorney you can ever hope for!!!

Bernardo Cueto is the most wonderful, kind, skilled, and caring lawyer I could ever hope to find! Our son and his roommates were having severe trauma with a verbally and mentally abusive landlord while at college. This was such a horrifying experience as first time college renters as well as for we p...arents (who all live out of town). Navigating what to do as victims was so agonizing. I happened to come upon Bernardo's information and gave him a call. He was so kind, caring, and compassionate. All he wanted was for our boys to be safe, and he was very concerned about their mental well-being as well as effects of ptsd. As a father himself, he knows how precious our children are. Bernardo knew the law extremely well! He was quick, efficient, and to the point. He had no trouble having our boys released from this abusive environment. He even got most of their deposit back. I can't thank him enough for all he has done for us. If anyone is having an abusive landlord situation, contact Bernardo Cueto! He was the most wonderful gift in such a bleak situation. All four of our families and boys will be eternally grateful for all of his help. Now our children can worry about normal college things like studying. Thank you just isn't enough, Bernardo. You definitely are an angel in our eyes.

Posted by Amber | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A Compassionate and Skilled Advocate

Our group of college students found ourselves in a challenging lease situation, and we are incredibly grateful to have had Bernardo on our side. From the very beginning, he demonstrated exceptional care and attentiveness, taking the time to truly understand our concerns and unique circumstances. B...ernardo guided us through every step of the process with patience and clarity, ensuring we felt informed and supported. His ability to explain complex legal matters in simple terms made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. Thanks to Bernardo’s expertise and strategic approach, we achieved an outcome far better than we had hoped for. Beyond his legal skills, it was clear that he genuinely cared about our well-being and worked tirelessly to advocate for us. If you’re looking for a lawyer who combines knowledge, compassion, and dedication, we wholeheartedly recommend Bernardo. He turned a difficult situation into a manageable one, and we couldn’t have asked for a better advocate.

Posted by Tammy | March 20, 2024

Great advice

He went above and beyond to provide legal advice! Really kind and professional attorney!

Posted by Lara | February 09, 2024

Wonderful

I am having a landlord/tenant issue. Mr. Cueto advised me and was so very helpful. This is the kind of attorney i would hire , very very helpful.

Posted by Jenny | April 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Thankful for Attorney Cueto!

Attorney Bernardo Cueto is professional and knowledgeable in law and ethics. He worked very hard for us and was easy to work with. We never expected to be in need of an attorney and he was prompt, thoughtful, thorough, kind, honest and I am so glad he was recommended to us! We highly recommend him... to you.

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Bernardo Cueto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberly Henderson

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I called him with questions in a complicated case. I left a message for him to call me, and he returned my call within 5 minutes. He knew the answer to all of my questions. He gave me direction and was knowledgeable as to what the outcome of the case might likely be. I highly recommend Attorney Cuerto."

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Bennett Myers

Litigation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bernardo is a skilled and passionate advocate for his clients. I endorse him for his ability to take on cases (including the difficult ones) with zeal and creativity."

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Kyle Bristow

Constitutional lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bernardo Cueto. If you need a lawyer for a civil litigation case that involves constitutional rights, or if you need a lawyer for criminal defense, he is the attorney to see!"

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Sean O'Neill

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bernardo works tirelessly for his clients and he is a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Heyn

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James Birnbaum

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Associations

2020 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wisconsin Supreme Court

We won!

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Education

2010

Marylhurst University

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

Languages

English

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