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    Christopher T. Froelich

    Christopher T. Froelich

    3.735 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Attorney Froelich helped me get a restraining order dismissed and worked hard to get my domestic violence charges dismissed. I was able to keep my job with the airlines and have no record because I had the best attorney in town who is skilled, sav..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Eric Christopher Thole

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    Eric Christopher Thole

    5.010 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Eric Thole spent two years at NDSU where he played football, he lettered on the 1985 NCAA Division II National Championship team. In 1986, Thole transferred to Macalester College and played on the winningest football team in school history and was...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Laurel Sue Munger

    Laurel Sue Munger

    1.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Laurel Munger did not look at any evidence I submitted to her. Right from the beginning she told me my best option was to plea bargain. I was sexually assaulted by 16 and 17 year old teenagers. I contacted police for help and they did not belie..."
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    Victor M. Arellano

    Victor M. Arellano

    5.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Victor M. Arellano is a partner and shareholder of the prestigious law firm of Arellano & Phebus, S.C. of Madison, Wisconsin where he practices in civil and criminal litigation with an emphasis on plaintiff’s personal injury, worker’s com...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Robert M. Osborne

    Robert M. Osborne

    3.52 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Bob for criminal defense for my case. He was very prompt, knowledgeable and was able to get things done in a very short amount of time. I was VERY happy with the services he AND his law firm provided and would DEFINITELY recommend his se..."
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    Yolanda Gauna

    Yolanda Gauna

    5.08 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Juvenile
    Bio: I am dedicated and passionate about criminal law defense and helping clients. I help clients feel as comfortable as they can when faced with criminal charges and make sure they completely understand every step of the legal process. I work directly...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Timothy T. Kay

    Timothy T. Kay

    1.58 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained Attorney Kay to send a letter to another attorney in order to stop what was becoming harassment by a third party and their attorney. One letter from Attorney Kay and the harassment ceased. Fees were more than reasonable."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Bonnie Wachsmuth

    Bonnie Wachsmuth

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Speeding and Traffic Ticket, Probate and more
    Review: "Very direct information gathering. Honest and frank appraisal of case. Stresses need for accurate information to best represent information and present findings for each aspect of case. Does not sugar coat. During hearing, involved in happenings ..."
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    Xavier Solis

    Xavier Solis

    5.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Tax and more
    Review: "Attorney Solis took my case and it went to a jury trial. I got EXACTLY what I wanted in the trial. He has a brilliant legal mind. Thank you Xavier!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Nicole Besaw

    Nicole Besaw

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
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    Benjamin J. Peirce

    Benjamin J. Peirce

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Intellectual Property
    Rating:  7.4
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    Kenneth Charles Pletcher

    Kenneth Charles Pletcher

    3.45 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ken is a partner specializing in personal injury, bankruptcy, divorce and custody, criminal defense, OWI defense, and litigation. Since obtaining a law degree, Ken has successfully represented numerous clients in the St.Croix and Pierce County are...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Emily Ann Kehl

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    Emily Ann Kehl

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Emily Kehl joined Hart Powell, S.C. in 2025 after earning her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. Emily’s practice focuses on defending people accused of crimes in state and federal courts. Emily has a strong passion for helping ...
    Rating:  5.5
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    Sara Kneevers

    Sara Kneevers

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Duke J. Lehto

    Duke J. Lehto

    4.01 review
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "I believe that Duke J. Lehto did a good job with the case he was given. He had a challenging fight, considering he was dealing with opinions from three intervening systems at one time. I appreciate the work that Duke has done with my personal case..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Matthew Moeser

    Matthew Moeser

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
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    Steven W. Zaleski

    Steven W. Zaleski

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.9
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    William J. Lipscomb

    William J. Lipscomb

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
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    Noah Wishau

    Noah Wishau

    3.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship
    Review: "I hired Noah after I was trying to go through the divorce process myself to save money. After numerous failed attempts to negotiate with my ex and his lawyer, and incorrect information from my ex's lawyer, I met with Noah. He offered a consultatio..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Steven C. Spear

    Steven C. Spear

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    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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