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    Wisconsin Has 1301 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6543 Reviews

    Peter Alvin Bartelt

    Peter Alvin Bartelt

    4.47 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am the sole practitioner attorney with the Law Office of Peter A. Bartelt, LLC. I attended the University of Wisconsin and received my B.A. in Behavioral Sciences and Law with a certification in Criminal Justice in May 1994.After a short stint a...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Murali S. Jasti

    Murali S. Jasti

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: I choose to defend those who are being prosecuted because ultimately, I believe in you. Whether you are innocent or guilty of the charges being pursued against you by the Government, I believe that you are more than the person who is reflected in ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Daniel E. Meylink

    Daniel E. Meylink

    3.56 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Atty. Dan Meylink has helped me in the past, and is right now helping me again. Dan keeps me well informed, is always there and on-time for court appearances, and he's affordable. After being charged with a misdemeanor, the DA started asking me ab..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Marshall LeMaster Belton

    Marshall LeMaster Belton

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Appeals and more
    Review: "I think Marshall Belton is a very good lawyer. He cares and he gets the job done. He is on top of things and that's what you need when you are being represented by an attorney. Someone you can believe has your best interest at heart. My husband an..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    John A. Newton

    John A. Newton

    4.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Attorney Newton for a case I was initially very intimidated by. Attorney Newton's confidence, professionalism, and excellent communication not only reassured me, but made it possible for this to be an educational experience with a very sat..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Elizabeth F. Svehlek

    Elizabeth F. Svehlek

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Elizabeth Svehlek is an extremeley caring person who truly believes in you and fights endlessly with all effort possible to get your cases resolved in a good manner as fast as possible! I am extremely impressed with her abilities an mannerism. She..."
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    Jennifer R. Dorow

    Jennifer R. Dorow

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was facing felony theft charges when I hired Ms. Dorow. In short, she was able to get my charges reduced to 2 misdemeanor theft counts. I was ultimately sentenced to 2 years probation. She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I hope to n..."
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    Keith Llanas

    Keith Llanas

    5.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Would strongly recommend this lawyer. Helped me with everything."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Matthew T. Luening

    Matthew T. Luening

    4.329 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Hard working, tireless, lawyer working to make sure rights are not abused by "the man" and families stay together.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jack C. Hoag

    Jack C. Hoag

    4.38 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When I divorced, I basically got a life sentence in maintenance. Over the coarse of 21 years and hiring 2 different attorneys to get this dropped, I had absolutely no luck at all. I heard about Jack Hoag and he got the job done for me. I would hig..."
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    Mary Ann Hook Swan

    Mary Ann Hook Swan

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She was very nice and patient and always early for my case she was right on top of everything if u need a good lawyer i reccomend her to the fullest"
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    Lara Parker

    Lara Parker

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: It is my goal to be your support. I am here to help you through the most chaotic times in your life. Whether you are facing a divorce, the loss of your children, or criminal allegations, my goal is to help you resolve your disputes as quickly and ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Mark P. Murphy

    Mark P. Murphy

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "Mark Murphy is an outstanding Attorney and an asset to you. I could not have asked for a better lawyer. He and his assistant returned all calls and were there for any questions that I could come up with. Although a consummate litigator, he Is caut..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Tricia L. Walker

    Tricia L. Walker

    4.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "Atty Walker represented me in my divorce- she was honest, fair, and direct. She kept me focused on the final goal when emotions ran high, helped me not waste money on the trivial and her timeline was right on. Her communication is timely, she is e..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Matthew Krejci

    John Matthew Krejci

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was facing a charge of operating while revoked which is a criminal offense and could lead to one year in prison. Mr. Krecji offered a free consultation and laid out the three possible outcomes, the first being the best. At the hearing Mr. Krec..."
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    John P. Hawley

    John P. Hawley

    4.217 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I ama former Sheboygan County Assistant District Attorney andserve as one of the prosecutors for the Village of Elkhart Lake and the Town of Lyndon.I havepreviously acted as a special prosecutor for the City of Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, and oth...
    Rating:  7.5
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    John M. O'Boyle

    John M. O'Boyle

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John O'boyle is the most honest, and helpful attorney i've ever spoken with. It is clear that he genuinely cares about his clients, even if you call him just to ask legal advice. Hands down He is the first person I would hire (although I hope I wi..."
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    Dustin A. McMahon

    Dustin A. McMahon

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Banking
    Bio: Member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the State Bar of Michigan. Additionally licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. Named a 2016 and 2017 Rising Star by Super Lawyers.
    Rating:  6.4
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    Brandt A. Swardenski

    Brandt A. Swardenski

    5.05 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship
    Bio: Brandt Swardenski graduated from the University Colorado-Boulder School of Law in 2006. Shortly thereafter he returned to the Fox Valley and joined the State Public Defender's Office. There are few people more vulnerable in society than those with...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Oren Jakobson

    Oren Jakobson

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Mediation and more
    Review: "I am eternally in Oren’s debt. You saved my life! The state of wi tried to railroad me , lock me up and throw away the keys! I had Ada verbatim trying my case. It was very “high profile “ . My 1st offer was 10 years in prison. Oren fought vigorous..."
    Rating:  6.1
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