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    Wisconsin Has 1294 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6540 Reviews

    Michelle A Wenninger

    Michelle A Wenninger

    5.05 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
    Review: "Michelle was our attorney for a little over 2 years and did a great job, always kept us updated thru the whole process and explained it easily so we understood what was going on. She always called us back if we had any questions and was especially..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joel K. Larimore

    Joel K. Larimore

    3.310 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I hired attorney Joel Larimore to help me battle very serious charges. My case just finished up after almost a year and he was able to get me a great deal where the most serious charge (felony) was dropped and the other 2 are dismissed after awhil..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Angela Denise Cunningham

    Angela Denise Cunningham

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Federal Crime
    Bio: Have you been charged with a crime and have no idea where to start? Attorney Angela D. Cunningham knows how overwhelming the legal process can be, especially when you are under an enormous amount of stress. Angela's goal is to help you understand ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Joseph E. Redding

    Joseph E. Redding

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, General Practice and more
    Review: "Our family highly recommends Joseph Redding. He goes above and beyond to make sure you are represented, safe, secure, and satisfied. We are always impressed with his ability to make us feel at ease and feel confident that our needs come first! Jos..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Krista M. Cannon

    Krista M. Cannon

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As an Attorney at Petit & Dommershausen’s Oshkosh office I take cases in Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Green Lake, Waushara, Shawano, and Waupaca counties. I am a Milwaukee native (Wauwatosa) and spent several years in the biotech field before finishing...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Vincent Rust

    Vincent Rust

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Vincent is an excellent attorney and would recommend him to anyone needing legal advice and help.. He really cares for people and goes out of his way to make sure JUSTICE is served... I give him 5 stars.. Best attorney in WI..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Frederick B. Melms

    Frederick B. Melms

    5.09 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family
    Bio: My practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, family, and civil rights cases, where I strive to protect the rights and freedoms of my clients with unwavering commitment and professionalism. Throughout my career, I have successfully represente...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Heather Lynn Richmond

    Heather Lynn Richmond

    5.05 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I have dedicated my career as a lawyer to helping my clients get treated fairly within the legal system. I can do the same for you whether your rights need protection in negotiations or at trial in the courtroom. For the benefit of my clients, I c...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Thomas E. Hayes

    Thomas E. Hayes

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
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    Annette Rauch

    Annette Rauch

    5.09 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Review: "Wow! We made the right decision in hiring Nettie for my son. You either trust her or you don’t! We had a ton of questions and she did answer all of them. We bumped heads sometimes as a mother you can get anxious during something as serious as inte..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Katherine T. Seifert

    Katherine T. Seifert

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Well she was assigned to me through the courts. She was very professional and down to earth,I also felt she didn't prejudge me or see me as a criminal and I've been a free man and all charges have been dropped on my end"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Ian Matthew Mevis

    Ian Matthew Mevis

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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:  6.9
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    David Herring

    David Herring

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Before becoming an Attorney, David Herring was a proud soldier, entrepreneur and Father. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2014. While at Marquette, he was a founding member and Vice-President of the Marquette University Law Sch...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Robert W. Buckett

    Robert W. Buckett

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Robert Buckett is truly an amazing attorney. He defended my son against a serious charge and got him a swift not guilty verdict. He was attentive to detail held late night meetings leading to trial and really pushed to win this case. His belief in..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    John A. Best

    John A. Best

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce and Separation, Family and more
    Review: " I can't thank my attorney John Best enough. I wouldn't have made it though the last year an a half without him. If anyone out there is in my situation - call John Best Law Office in West Bend. He has changed the way the courts rule in Wisconsin. ..."
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    Scott A. Wales

    Scott A. Wales

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Wales represented me on a felony drug charge from the past. I skipped bail and moved out of state for some years so he had to do a lot of hard work and digging around to work things out for me. When I first called him he spent a lot of ti..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Nathan Opland-Dobs

    Nathan Opland-Dobs

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Professional very understanding and polite won my case he represented my brother as well best lawyer "
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    Scott K. McCarthy

    Scott K. McCarthy

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: When your freedom or family life is on the line, you need an attorney and you need the best. Scott has big firm experience but is back in Milton where he can give you individual attention and care. While at Murphy Desmond (the #1 rated law firm in...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Dailey Johnson

    Dailey Johnson

    5.07 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Dailey has years of experience focusing on litigation and he thrives in the courtroom where he can advance his clients’ interests. Dailey is prepared, organized, and has had immense success taking cases from start to finish. He has handled all lev...
    Rating:  6.5
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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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