I have 28 years of experience in criminal defense and OWI defense. I have a passion defending the Constitution and people's rights. I give each person's case the individual attention that they deserve.
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43 years
43 years
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
111 E South River St, Appleton, WI, 54915-1746
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Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you
Mike was there to guide and navigate me through a new and difficult process. From day one he was available and fully invested into my case. Besides obtaining the best possible result in my case, he was available through the entire process and put a worried mind at ease. He clearly cares about his cli...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best Lawyer around!
Michael was very helpful with any questions i had. I was very scared and he mad me feel at ease. I contacted him because a friend of mine had him as her lawyer and he did a great job and I decided to talk with him and he was very willing to take on my case. He went above and behind to help me. I woul...
Posted by Jane | July 29, 2015 | Car Accidents
Thankful
Michael Rudolph is the best. My mother, that never had any sort of traffic violation, got involved in a minor accident. She is older so it seemed the officer was out to get her license. Mike saw the videos and caught all the wrongs the other person committed. He was very calming to my mother, inf...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent lawyer! Helped me through a situation I never thought I'd be in.
Mike Rudolph is an absolutely wonderful lawyer that I would definitely recommend! I was devastated at the situation I found myself in and he was extremely compassionate and helpful through every step of the way. He gave wonderful advice on how I was to proceed and was extremely knowledgable. He w...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Highly Recommended
Mr. Rudolph did an outstanding job representing me in a recent OWI case. Mr. Rudolph was very sensitive to my anxiety and receptive to my priorities in the case. When I initially called the office I was very nervous and Mr. Rudolph called me in that day to discuss the case. He gave me a realistic ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is one of the best attorneys in the entire state. He is tough, aggressive, compassionate and smart. He knows and law and is a skilled and experienced trial lawyer. You would be lucky to have him on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike helped me get started in the Fox Valley 19 years ago, and he has remained the role model for brilliant and aggressive representation to this day."
"Mike is without a doubt one of the top OWI/DUI attorneys in the state. I have yet to meet another attorney who is as compassionate and dedicated as Mike. Clients certainly reap the benefits of Mike's years of experience and uncanny ability to recall both statutes and case law. He is the type of lawyer you want in your corner."
"Simply one of the best attorneys in the field. Mike is an elite attorney who fights tenaciously for his clients. His wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to help his fellow attorneys raises the standard of legal practice."
"From homicide to OWI, Mike Rudolph has sucessfully defended client after client after client. He knows not only the law, but how the full system works and how to use it his client's advantage....form a plea to a full blow trial. You can not go wrong if you are lucky enough to be able to have Mike Rudolph represent you."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the chance to work alongside Mike after referring an old friend in the Appleton area on a potential OWI Homicide case and to confer with Michael on a variety of issues over the years. I would highly recommend Mike Rudolph to anyone facing OWI related charges in the Fox Valley region based on my experience with Mike Rudolph, the experience of my old friend who was represented by him and the respect with which the prosecutors in the area hold for him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is the lawyer's lawyer. When other attorneys have questions they go to Mike. That Mike has been voted the best attorney in the Fox River Valley time after time has not been an accident. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rudolph is a great asset to the Fox Valley legal community. His wealth of experience and knowledge of Wisconsin Criminal Law ensures that his representation is second to none."
"As a young lawyer, I have had the opportunity to learn from Attorney Rudolph both in and out of the courtrooms of the Fox Valley. With clients, he provides effective communication of the range of options in resolving a case. In the courtroom, he effectively combines his honed advocacy skill with an extensive knowledge of Wisconsin criminal law."
"Attorney Rudolph has the experience and tenacity to expertly address all of a client’s criminal defense needs. Over the years I have been impressed with the depth of his legal knowledge and his ability to relate it to individuals feeling the stress of legal trouble. Anyone needing the services of knowledgeable, experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney will be thrilled with Attorney Rudolph."
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Hansen Homicide Award, WACDL
2002
Fox Valley, Best of Bar-Drugs and Drunk Driving
1996
Fox Valley, Best of Bar-Criminal Defense, Drugs & Drink Driving
1995 - Present
Owner, Rudolph Law Office
1991 - 1995
Partner, Rudolph & Garde
1983 - 1991
Partner, Robinison, Robinson, Peterson, Berk, Rudolph, Cross & Garde
1986 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1986 - Present
Wisconsin Association for Justice
1984 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCreating Member
1983 - Present
Outagamie County Bar AssociationPast President
1983 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin
Not guilty
1983
Juris doctorate
1983
MA - Masters
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Handling OWI in Wisconsin
2010
2010
Restitution
1985
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