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    Wisconsin Has 1288 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6527 Reviews

    Raymond M. Dall'Osto

    Raymond M. Dall'Osto

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Licensing and more
    Bio: Raymond M. Dall’Osto is a partner with the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and Illinois. His practice areas are white collar and criminal defense in federal and ...
    Rating:  10
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    Preston Smead

    Preston Smead

    4.611 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Preston Smead is a respected criminal defense attorney who fights on behalf of his clients every day to achieve the best possible outcome in every case. Being accused of a crime or OWI offense is a serious matter where a lot is at stake. Preston h...
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    James J. Skyberg

    James J. Skyberg

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: I enjoy meeting people and helping them using my education and experience to help them understand their rights and choices they have to make.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Ryan Joseph Hetzel

    Ryan Joseph Hetzel

    5.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Attorney Hetzel is the founding partner of Hetzel Law Office, LLC and honors the practice of law through his professionalism, ethical standards and aggressive representation of his clients. Attorney Hetzel has developed a reputation for his dilige...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Katie Babe

    Katie Babe

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Attorney Babe has been my lawyer since 01-16-13 and has been great. Since day one she has advised me on my options, the laws, and how we should advance in my family matter. She has always been punctual in responding to me, taking the time to answe..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Melissa Louise Barrette

    Melissa Louise Barrette

    4.45 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Melissa Barrette is currently a partner at Kaehne & Barrette, S.C. in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She dedicates her practice exclusively to criminal defense with a personal commitment to provide competent representation in a supportive environm...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas J. McClure

    Thomas J. McClure

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Attorney McClure has a general practice serving individuals, families, and small businesses. Early in his career Attorney McClure gained valuable experience at the Milwaukee City Attorney’s office, Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office, then...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher William Rose

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    Christopher William Rose

    5.02 reviews
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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family and more
    Bio: A rising star for Appellate law super lawyers for 2006, 2007 and 2008. Also listed in Martindale Hubbell preeminent attorneys.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Candice C.M. Tlustosch

    Candice C.M. Tlustosch

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: After working in a firm for the first four years out of law school, Candice opened her own law practice in Sparta, Wisconsin. While she thoroughly enjoyed the six years she spent working across multiple counties and a wide range of legal areas, Ca...
    Rating:  8.1
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    John D. Hyland

    John D. Hyland

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Review: "John worked with me every step of the way. He fought hard for me and listened to my needs and found solutions to problems before they arose. I would recommend his services to anyone who is looking for quality legal advice or in need or excellent l..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Earlean A. Laster

    Earlean A. Laster

    4.025 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Earlean Laster opened the doors of Laster & Associates, LLC over 15 years ago. Since then, Ms. Laster has been providing aggressive, affordable representation in matters of family law and criminal defense. While attending law school at the Univers...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brian Christopher Nelson

    Brian Christopher Nelson

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Criminal defense attorney Brian C. Nelson earned his Bachelor degree from Indiana University in 2012. He continued his legal education at Indiana University, and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2016. During law school, Mr. Nelson focused on trial ad...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Christine Bruen

    Christine Bruen

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: While I am relatively new to Wisconsin, I bring years of professional experience to my role as an associate attorney at J. Kippa Law. I have both civil and criminal litigation in my background, but vastly prefer the world of criminal law. My prima...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mark A. Schoenfeldt

    Mark A. Schoenfeldt

    4.517 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mark for my case and he really did go above and beyond to help fight and win my case!!! He listened to everything I said and never gave up on me, not once. I was arrested for a crime/violation I didn’t even commit. Mark was seriously amazi..."
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    Julie A. Maule

    Julie A. Maule

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Attorney Julie Maule did an excellent job with my case which ended in a full dismissal. I would absolutely recommend attorney Julie Maule to anyone facing a felony charge."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Stephen P. Hurley

    Stephen P. Hurley

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  10
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    Sara Jordan

    Sara Jordan

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I chose to practice law because I enjoy analyzing problems, researching solutions, and advocating for people. I am a strong believer in defending every right of every client in every proceeding, whether it's a criminal matter, a divorce, a guardia...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua Hargrove

    Joshua Hargrove

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Joshua Hargrove is experienced in criminal defense. Driven by a critical pursuit of justice, he is a staunch advocate for the marginalized. Hargrove graduated with a Juris Doctorate from The University of Wisconsin and holds a dual degree...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Kayla Taggart

    Kayla Taggart

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney licensed to practice in Wisconsin since 2020, and I serve clients from Appleton and throughout northeast Wisconsin. I focus my practice on defending individuals facing criminal charges, including domestic...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Brett Tyler Kaehne

    Brett Tyler Kaehne

    5.012 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My mission is to continuously provide aggressive legal representation for individuals facing the potential loss of liberty, freedom, possessions, and livelihood. Every case is unique, and so is every individual, that is why each client is an activ...
    Rating:  7.0
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