John Miller Carroll

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John Miller Carroll

4.7
11 reviews
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Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Appleton, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury

226 S State St, Appleton, WI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About John

Biography

We handle criminal cases statewide. We have tried Jury Trials since 1987 in virtually every county in the state.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

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DUI and DWI 25%

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Domestic Violence 25%

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Personal Injury 25%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 38 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

John Miller Carroll - Attorney at Law

226 S State St, Appleton, WI, 54911-5843

jmclaw.net/

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Posted by Dakota | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Facing Prison and got Probation

I was charged with with 2 Felonies and a misdemeanor, as well as an Extradition charge. I was facing prison time and Attorney Carroll got my charges amended and I received probation. Attorney Carroll got the Extradition charged completely dismissed!! His hard work and dedication to my cases saved ...me! I very highly recommend hiring Attorney John Miller Carroll!!

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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No Felony!

I was charged with two felonies and four misdemeanors. I was facing up to 30 years in prison and had no idea what to expect. The first attorney I consulted told me flat out that there was no way I wouldn't be convicted of at least one felony. I went to John for a second opinion and his confid...ence and experience were apparent from the start. John is as tough as you want any criminal defense attorney to be, but he is actually also quite caring and compassionate. He knew I was scared and took every single phone call I made to reassure me and give me advice. My case was a difficult one with many aggravating factors. But John managed to negotiate a Deferred Judgement Agreement on the two felony counts and probation on the misdemeanors. I am a few years of good behavior away from not being a felon. My employment future is bright and my full constitutional rights will be restored. Thank you John.

Posted by Chasity | August 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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AMAZING LAWYER

John and his Team are AMAZING! This Law Office has won a Revocation of Probation and an accused DWI! If you find yourself, in the unfortunate challenge, of a Lawsuit, there are a lot of fear, uncertainty, and anxiety for your Family and You! When I obtain John's Services, I have peace of mind an...d that is PRICELESS! I will be forever grateful for ALL the hard work John, has done for me! I am now free and out of the system! I cant put into words, what that means to a Life and their Loved Ones! In my opinion, for how to review John Miller Carroll's Law, It's a no brainer........START HERE, FIRST! HE IS AMAZING!

Posted by Jeff | July 30, 2014

OWI

I got arrested for my third DUI and I did not have a clue as to what to do, who to talk to, who would be willing to take me as a client so I pulled out the phone book made a few calls to different attorney's and no one was interested because it happened in a county far from where I live and they whe...re not willing to travel, then I seen attorney Carroll's picture and add and it got my attention, it was to the point and direct so I called, after reviewing my case he accepted it knowing he would have to drive almost three hours multiple times. What I thought was great about Attorney Carroll was that he kept me informed every step of the way, I was able to contact him at any time if I had questions, even on his personal phone. His office staff is courteous, patient and always kept me informed as well. This was not a long drawn out affair and the results were favorable for me, all charges were dropped and my record cleared. If you need an attorney I would recommend John M. Carroll, he and his knowledgeable staff will do there best to help you. Again, thanks John and crew you guys are the best.

Posted by brandi | October 3, 2011

excellent lawyer

i retained john miller carroll back in december,the man has a very tight schedule and when i thought he wasnt working on my case i was dead wrong ! just because he didnt suck my money up with bs phone calls or letters he did an amazing job,i had 6 repeater drug charges facing 26 years in a county whe...re i was very known,and jonh got me a deal of a life time walked away pleading guilty to repeat pot charged and got 2 years probation concurrent to my original sentance,did i mention i was on parole after already doing 5 years in prison for drugs,yeah i will forever keep john retained.

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Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2015

updated on 09/27/2017

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Suspension issued in WI, 2013

updated on 07/10/2014

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2003

updated on 03/27/2012

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Suspension issued in WI, 2001

updated on 03/27/2012

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand issued in WI, 1999

updated on 03/27/2012

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2013

Hanson Memorial Advocates Prize, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, John Miller Carroll Law Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Outagamie County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1987 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

State Bar of Wisconsin

American Bar Association

Education

1987

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Marquette University

Bachelors

Languages

English

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