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    Wisconsin Has 1286 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6516 Reviews

    Gary J. Schmidt

    Gary J. Schmidt

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "If you're looking for an attorney that has your best interests in mind AND is very affordable, you must call Attorney Schmidt. He is super helpful and resourceful- he knows his stuff! Took his time to explain things to me at the level that I could..."
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    William Richard Jones

    William Richard Jones

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Litigation
    Bio: Every person in need of legal services deserves attentive, affordable and competent representation. Bill makes himself available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and works tirelessly to limit the level of stress that each client goes through. Kee...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Matthew T. Luening

    Matthew T. Luening

    4.329 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 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:  6.4
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    Mark E. Kershek

    Mark E. Kershek

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I've used Mr. Kershek. Multiple times throughout my life. He's not only a great attorney, but cares about his clients, and if serious, will help you in your life with issues you may have. I still talk to him, but now as a friend, not just a lawyer"
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    Michael J. Herbert

    Michael J. Herbert

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mike Herbert is an honest man, with integrity and intellect. He represented me years ago when I was falsely accused of a crime, and treated me with dignity, answering questions and working to resolve my case. For years I have been grateful for his..."
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    David Glenn Makovec

    David Glenn Makovec

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: Makovec Law Office specializes in criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Whether planning for the future, moving on from the past, or facing the present, we're here to help.
    Rating:  6.3
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    Steven A. Bach

    Steven A. Bach

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Business, Criminal Defense
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    Nels H. Kjome

    Nels H. Kjome

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I represent clients in the areas of divorce and family law which includes child support and custody, maintenance/alimony, property division, post-divorce matters, adoptions, grandparent rights, step-parent rights, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agre...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Ian Matthew Mevis

    Ian Matthew Mevis

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have had an ongoing case for a couple of years now w/o any resolution. Ian Mevis took my case a few weeks ago and DILIGENTLY took the info I gave him and accomplished what needed to be. I am totally satisfied with the outcome and the time he too..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Robert J. Penegor

    Robert J. Penegor

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "It's been a few years since we worked with Bob & I realized I never reviewed him! Bob helped me adopt my stepson. We successfully terminated his biological mom's rights & completed the adoption. This is very hard to do & required a skilled family ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Amanda Matulle Belville

    Amanda Matulle Belville

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Criminal defense attorney serving Oshkosh and the surrounding areas. I am committed to fighting for the justice my clients deserve.
    Rating:  6.5
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    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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    Daniel E. Meylink

    Daniel E. Meylink

    3.56 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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    Matthew James Krische

    Matthew James Krische

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a litigation attorney representing clients throughout west-central Wisconsin and into Minnesota. My practice areas focus on criminal defense and landlord-sided real estate issues. With my experience and dedication, you can rest assured I will...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Elizabeth F. Svehlek

    Elizabeth F. Svehlek

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Would strongly recommend this lawyer. Helped me with everything."
    Rating:  6.4
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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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