Top Rated Janesville, WI Criminal Defense Lawyers

21 criminal defense lawyers serve Janesville, WI. Compare the best based on 61+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Rock County are listed below.

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Janesville Has 21 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 61 Reviews

NIXON LAW OFFICES
51 S. Jackson St, lower level, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Jay K. Nixon, the proprietor of Nixon Law Offices, was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1980, and has practiced law at the same location in Racine, Wisconsin since 1984 (prior to which he spent four years as a Wisconsin State Prosecutor, ...

Rating: 10

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101 East Milwaukee Street, STE 503, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: I am a second-generation criminal defense lawyer who manages all trial court level operations for the Wisconsin State Public Defender in Rock, Walworth, Green, and Lafayette counties. I also maintain an active caseload focusing on serious felonies...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Janesville, WI

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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Nels Kjome Law Office, LLC
1 Parker Place, Suite 475, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I represent clients in the areas of divorce and family law which includes child support and custody, maintenance/alimony, property division, post-divorce matters, adoptions, grandparent rights, step-parent rights, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agre...

Rating: 8.4

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Missimer Law, S.C.
Rock County Practice, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more

Bio: **Serving Rock, Walworth, Dane, Jefferson, and Green Counties** Attorney Karyn T. Missimer is regarded by her colleagues and judges as thorough and detail-oriented. Attorney Missimer graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2006, where sh...

Rating: 10

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215 W Court St # Ll02, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.0

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Hoag Law Office LLC
4155 Eastridge Dr, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "When I divorced, I basically got a life sentence in maintenance. Over the coarse of 21 years and hiring 2 different attorneys to get this dropped, I had absolutely no luck at all. I heard about Jack Hoag and he got the job done for me. I would hig..."

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Law Office of Kristen Zorbini Bongard
2811 Milton Ave #104, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Support

Rating: 7.9

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205 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Trish and her staff did a phenomenal job with my case which was a super difficult one. Would recommend to anyone."

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215 Forest Park Blvd, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Janesville (Waukesha)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Business, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "I needed a second opinion for a contract and he reviewed my case. The concern did not require much work so there was no formal agreement but he did not charge me anything and imparted reassuring information."

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51 S Main St, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense

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23 W Milwaukee St Ste 300, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Rating: 7.3

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Dillon Grube, LLC
1 Parker Place Suite 715, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 6.7

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Jinnah Legal Services
23 W Milwaukee St. Ste 200, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.1

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Mcdonald Law Office Sc
200 S Main St, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

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20 East Milwaukee Street, Suite 200, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Employment and Labor and more

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Consigny Law Firm Sc
303 E Court St, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Attorney Justin W. Henry’s practice is concentrated in the areas of criminal defense, family law, municipal law, landlord-tenant law, and general litigation. He stays up to date on the current status of Wisconsin law to ensure his clients get the ...

Rating: 6.5

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51 S Jackson St, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Rating: 7.1

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Consigny Law Firm, S.C.
303 E Court St, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, State, Local And Municipal Law and more

Bio: Mr. Kopp is dedicated to his community and profession. He currently serves as a member of the Rock County Bench/Bar Committee and is a former member of the Rock County Bar Executive Committee. He serves the Wisconsin State Bar as a member of the F...

Rating: 7.0

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51 South Jackson Street, Janesville, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Rating: 6.0

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