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    36 criminal defense lawyers serve Eau Claire, WI. Compare the best based on 200+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Eau Claire County are listed below.

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    Michael R. Cohen

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    Michael R. Cohen

    4.838 reviews
    Cohen Law Offices, LLC
    17 S Barstow St, PO Box 1938, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Accused of a crime? I can help protect your liberty interests. Contact me for a consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan J. Moertel

    Ryan J. Moertel

    4.933 reviews
    Krische & Moertel Trial Attorneys, LLC
    21 S Barstow Street, Suite 211, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Moertel is a trial attorney who is proud to exclusively practice criminal and traffic defense. He has also previously worked in both civil litigation and prosecution positions, but nothing has impassioned him like defending the rights of ...
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    Mandy L. Caffee

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    Mandy L. Caffee

    4.558 reviews
    Caffee Law Office
    P.O. Box 998, 3409 Golf Road, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Going through a divorce and child custody battle has been one of the most challenging and emotional experiences of my life. Throughout this entire process, Mandy has been so much more than just an attorney. What truly sets Mandy apart is her passi..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sarah M. Harless

    Sarah M. Harless

    5.02 reviews
    Hertel Law, S.C.
    4330 Golf Terrace, Suite 108, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a litigation attorney focused in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. I am a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and have extensive experience representing people who have been charged with operatio...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Erika Amundson

    Erika Amundson

    5.020 reviews
    Erika Amundson Attorney At Law
    1241 Menomonie St Ste G, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody
    Review: "She’s was responsive and knowledgeable regarding my legal issues. My outcome was better have her represent me."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Harry R. Hertel

    Harry R. Hertel

    5.01 review
    Hertel Law S,C.
    4330 Golf Terrace, Suite 108, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Harry did a fantastic job on my case. He went the extra mile when most attorneys wouldn't take the time to do so. I felt he truly cared about me and my well being and I really could count on him. Anytime I needed him or his staff they were there o..."
    Rating:  10
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    George Ernest Miller

    George Ernest Miller

    5.06 reviews
    George E Miller Attorney at Law
    2160 Eastridge Center, Po Box 1111, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "George did such an amazing job defending my husband during his criminal trial. He didn't judge us, looked at our case in it's entirety, and represented us all the way through trial. We got the NOT GUILTY verdict we wanted. I would recommend George..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Haley B. Wright

    Haley B. Wright

    5.024 reviews
    Law Office of Haley Wright
    1101 W. Clairemont Ave., Suite 1B, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship and more
    Bio: I practice throughout Western Wisconsin. I currently practice in the following counties: Buffalo, Pepin, Trempealeau, Eau Claire, Chippewa, Barron, and Dunn. I represent clients in wide array of criminal matters and family law matters, including s...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kat McClain

    Kat McClain

    5.01 review
    Brown McClain, LLP
    2260 EastRidge Center, Suite A, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kat was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Texas, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Pre-Law. She also worked as a child advocate for East Texas Child Advocates, where the court charged her ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher M. Wilhelm

    Christopher M. Wilhelm

    5.01 review
    Cohen Law Offices Sc
    17 S Barstow St, Po Box 1938, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Christopher is a fantastic young lawyer. We have hired him for two separate cases that ended up getting combined into one case. He has went above and beyond the call of duty to do the best job that he possibly can. Christopher has fantastic relati..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jay E. Heit

    Jay E. Heit

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    Herrick & Hart, S.C.
    116 West Grand Avenue, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Personal interests include golf, sports card collecting, beekeeping and Latin.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Daneille M. Strong

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    Daneille M. Strong

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    Crivello Nichols & Hall Sc
    7 S Dewey St Ste 120, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.7
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    Allison E. Cogbill

    Allison E. Cogbill

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    Hertel Law, S.C.
    4330 Golf Terrace, Suite 108, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.2
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    Lauren Olivia Otto

    Lauren Olivia Otto

    3.79 reviews
    Otto & Steiner Law, SC
    4252 Southtowne Drive, Suite A, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I have been practicing in the areas of divorce and family law for the past eight years and I love what I do. My practice has grown quickly from my start with an office in my home four years ago to having a staff of two not including myself. It can...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Myranda Gene Sandberg

    Myranda Gene Sandberg

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    Nero DUI Defense, S.C.
    130 South Barstow Street, Suite 2E, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.5
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    Matthew James Krische

    Matthew James Krische

    5.03 reviews
    Krische Law Office
    21 S Barstow St Ste 209, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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    Kirby D. Harless

    Kirby D. Harless

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    Wisconsin State Public Defender
    405 S. Farwell St, Office 36, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Attorney Kirby Harless has been a member of the Wisconsin Bar since 2004. Kirby Harless Graduated from Rutgers School of Law, in 2004. Kirby is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Kirby previously practiced as a Crim...
    Rating:  6.5
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    David J. Rice

    David J. Rice

    3.02 reviews
    Herrick & Hart, S.C.
    116 West Grand Avenue, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "This attorney met all of the criteria for being competent, caring (to resolve my issues), and getting things done the way that I wanted them handled."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Susan M. Meade

    Susan M. Meade

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    Susan M Meade Law Office
    1812 Brackett Ave Ste 8, Po Box 1031, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Juvenile Law
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    Michael Jeffrey Happe

    Michael Jeffrey Happe

    Not yet reviewedReview Michael
    2620 E Princeton Ave, Eau Claire, WI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family
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