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    Wisconsin Has 1295 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6531 Reviews

    William A. Mayer

    William A. Mayer

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Attorney William Mayer graduated from law school at the University of Nebraska in 1992 and focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense matters. Attorney Mayer is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Association of Criminal ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    John D. Hyland

    John D. Hyland

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 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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    Max Thomas Stephenson

    Max Thomas Stephenson

    3.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
    Bio: Max Stephenson joined the Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP team in 2012 as a law clerk, while still a student at Marquette University Law School. During law school, he served as the Chief Justice of the MU Moot Court Association and competed in...
    Rating:  10
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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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    David J. Susens

    David J. Susens

    4.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was very happy with Dave when he represented me in court for my BUI charge. Dave was responsive, attentive, and navigated a case that wasn't very straight forward as it relates to the law. The only area for improvement would have been the knowle..."
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    Stephen J. Meyer

    Stephen J. Meyer

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.7
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    Chelsie Ann Thuecks

    Chelsie Ann Thuecks

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Facing a legal issue can be a trying and scary time. Our legal system is confusing and, at times, unjust. My goal is to make the legal system more accessible by helping clients understand their rights. Each client has a unique situation that deser...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul E. Bucher

    Paul E. Bucher

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Married and 5 children Marathon runner (10)(Charitable organizations, Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, Special Olympics) As the previous District Attorney of Waukesha County, WI I handled virtually every criminal case you can imagine from police exe...
    Rating:  9.7
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    John L. Caviale

    John L. Caviale

    5.05 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: 38 years experience. Dozens of jury trials. Criminal defense attorney who gets results.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Stephanie M. Rock

    Stephanie M. Rock

    5.07 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ms. Stephanie Rock graduated from Lakeland University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Madison. While in law school, Ms. Rock worked ...
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Jason D. Luczak

    Jason D. Luczak

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Bio: Jason D. Luczak leads the criminal and white-collar defense team at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a widely sought-after advocate for his experience and skills in handling high-profile, sensitive and serious cas...
    Rating:  10
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    Kiley Zellner

    Kiley Zellner

    5.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure and more
    Bio: After graduating law school I realized that my focus as an attorney should be on helping individuals. I began doing criminal defense work when I realized how earthshattering criminal allegations and the legal system can be to individuals. I take m...
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Dellus Patton

    David Dellus Patton

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: A versatile, innovative, and adaptable attorney with an attitude of service and broad experience who meets challenges with open-eyed optimism and solutions-oriented creativity, David cares about your case almost as much as you do. He's here to fig...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Charles A. Ver Hoeve

    Charles A. Ver Hoeve

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Divorce can be an incredibly difficult time, but the counsel of a divorce lawyer in Madison can help simplify the process. At the Law Office of Charles A. Ver Hoeve, Attorney Ver Hoeve provides compassionate but diligent legal representation to fa...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Robert F. Nagel

    Robert F. Nagel

    4.420 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Mr. Nagel is a great lawyer he doesn't take no for an answer. He knows how to read the room and adjust accordingly. Overall I'm very happy with end results"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Brian Severson

    Brian Severson

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Review: "Brian went above and beyond for me. I was charged with an owi which he had dropped right away! After that I had a problem with my license being suspended due to said dui which he stuck with me and fought to get those dropped as well. Very trustwor..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Theodore Bernard Kmiec

    Theodore Bernard Kmiec

    4.414 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "We enjoyed working with Ted. He made sure to make our family feel comfortable and was direct and honest with his communication. He was able to get the charges dropped!"
    Rating:  7.4
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