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    Wisconsin Has 1293 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6525 Reviews

    Gordon R. Leech

    Gordon R. Leech

    4.820 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I represent people in all matters with criminal charges. I use my 30+ years of professional experience as an attorney, my knowledge of the law, and experience with the judges, juries, and prosecutors to effectively protect the rights of my clients.
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan J. Moertel

    Ryan J. Moertel

    4.932 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Moertel is a trial attorney who is proud to exclusively practice criminal and traffic defense. He has also previously worked in both civil litigation and prosecution positions, but nothing has impassioned him like defending the rights of ...
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Patrick J. Stangl

    Patrick J. Stangl

    5.057 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Patrick J. Stangl has been nationally recognized for excellence as a criminal defense attorney and has been practicing since 1991. He maintains a statewide practice devoted to defending people accused of a variety of crimes and focuses a ...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard A. Coad

    Richard A. Coad

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Rick Coad is widely recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in OWI defense, domestic battery, drug offenses, and serious felonies in the Dane County Courthouse. While he is one of the few Wiscon...
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Gansner

    Nicholas Gansner

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Attorney Nicholas Gansner acted very quickly in response to allegations about 2nd degree sexual assault from 3 and a half years prior to the report. He took his time to gather all of the facts and spoke with the investigating detective on my behal..."
    Rating:  10
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    Charles K. Kenyon

    Charles K. Kenyon

    4.712 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I fight for people's rights because otherwise I would just give in and be a cynic. A while ago I learned to walk barefoot on hot coals to help discipline my mind. Compared with some courtrooms, that was easy!
    Rating:  10
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    John Holevoet

    John Holevoet

    5.023 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Agriculture and more
    Bio: I grew up in Illinois, but if you're a Wisconsinite, please don’t hold that against me. I grew up on a farm, not in Chicago, and my family never helped to clog Wisconsin Interstates on summer weekends. Being a farm kid, I learned the value of hard...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Stephen P. Johnson

    Stephen P. Johnson

    4.833 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Probate and more
    Bio: I practice Criminal Defense owi/dui in a small to medium size county. My brother and father were practicing attorneys also. I am active in the community and do public defender, court appointed and private criminal cases. I look forward to your que...
    Rating:  10
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    Barry S. Cohen

    Barry S. Cohen

    5.09 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I can only begin to express my appreciation and gratitude for Barry. He went out of his way to accomodate me and keep me informed throughout my case. His experience and knowledge make you feel comfortable and confident during a difficult time. In ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Taylor M. Hart

    Taylor M. Hart

    5.016 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Taylor M. Hart joined Martinez & Ruby, LLP, in 2017. He practices criminal defense exclusively and handles a wide variety of cases including those involving allegations of domestic violence, drug possession and related offenses, burglary,...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Christy Marie Hall

    Christy Marie Hall

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Over the past 26 years I have represented clients in State court charged with a variety of crimes. While I have represented individuals charged with serious felonies all the way down to traffic offenses, I realize that each client's situation is u...
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Martin Smith

    Kevin Martin Smith

    5.011 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I am a second-generation criminal defense lawyer who manages all trial court level operations for the Wisconsin State Public Defender in Rock, Walworth, Green, and Lafayette counties. I also maintain an active caseload focusing on serious felonies...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Pecora

    Mark Pecora

    5.032 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: At Hartley Pecora, we have extensive experience in criminal defense cases and we know what it takes to reach a positive result in your case. If we cannot obtain a favorable resolution during negotiations then we will win your case at trial. My off...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael D. Cicchini

    Michael D. Cicchini

    4.610 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Cecchini was always available and returned phone calls promptly, even on a Sunday evening. His explanation was very thorough regarding Wisconsin law and the court system. His attention to detail was simply incredible. I would highly recommend ..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Tara Adolph

    Tara Adolph

    4.611 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Attorney Tara Adolph was born and raised in southwest Minnesota. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Administration with a minor in Professional Writing and Communication from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua D. Uller

    Joshua D. Uller

    5.07 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Uller has been my attorney for two criminal cases. I'm more then pleased with his serice and his performance in the court room...Mr Uller kept me informed on the cases and all possible outcomes. Great attorney and easy to talk to that in my op..."
    Rating:  10
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    Marcus Jens Berghahn

    Marcus Jens Berghahn

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Licensing and more
    Bio: My practice is focused on the defense of individuals and corporations accused of criminal misconduct. I appear regularly in state and federal courts, handling all types of criminal cases at all stages of criminal proceedings—from investigation to ...
    Rating:  10
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    Syovata K. Edari

    Syovata K. Edari

    5.011 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I've been defending people against criminal prosecutions for more than ten years. I have appeared in courts throughout Wisconsin and I've practiced in three federal districts outside of Wisconsin. I have litigated at the trial and appellate levels...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Michael Zachar

    Christopher Michael Zachar

    5.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have represented thousands of clients in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor drug possession to first degree intentional homicide. I specialize in defending clients facing serious and complex charges, including sexual assault, large scale dr...
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory A. Petit

    Gregory A. Petit

    5.014 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I take great pride in making sure I place my client's interest before my own. This philosophy includes keeping a low profile. If I am always in the newspaper or on television in an attempt to get "face time" and publicity it means that you are get...
    Rating:  10
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