Top Rated Madison, WI Criminal Defense Lawyers

Madison Has 206 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1487 Reviews

Gonzalez Law Office, LLC
306 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "I was cited for and OWI 2nd and battery to a law enforcement officer in 2022 . A couple months later was cited for and OWI 3rd. Jason helped me a lot through every aspect of hearings, arraignments, options I had, and what the prosecutor was likely..."

Rating: 9.0

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Reuter, Whitish & Evans, S.C.
44 East Mifflin, Suite 306, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

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

Bio: I’m one of the best. I have been practicing law in Wisconsin for 40 years. Many clients have told me, “You’re the best,” but I recognize that other lawyers are also very skilled. Please see my client reviews to learn what my clients say about me a...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Madison, 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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Tracey Wood & Associates (By Appointment Only)
345 West Washington Avenue Suite 328, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: Attorney Tracey Wood is a nationally recognized legal authority on Drunk Driving Law as well as criminal defense. She is Wisconsin’s first lawyer ever appointed to the Board of Regents for the National College of Dui Defense, she was Wisconsin's f...

Rating: 10

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Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C.
22 E Mifflin St, Suite 300, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Andrea Winder is an Associate Attorney at Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., where she practices both criminal defense and family law.Prior to passing the Wisconsin Bar Exam, Attorney Winder attended law school at Stetson College of Law in Florida,...

Rating: 8.0

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State Public Defender
17 S. Fairchild St., 2nd Fl., Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was exceedingly worried about retaining a lawyer for my DUI case as I heard it was fruitless by many people who have been in my shoes previously. After reading a lot of reviews, and making many phone calls to other attorneys it was evident after..."

Rating: 8.0

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1027 E Johnson St # 1, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He got me the deal of a life time and for 1/2 of what all the big names wanted."

Rating: 8.3

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Missimer Law, S.C.
Dane County Practice, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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Charles Kyle Kenyon, Attorney at Law
5555 Odana Road, Suite 101, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: I fight for people's rights because otherwise I would just give in and be a cynic. A while ago I learned to walk barefoot on hot coals to help discipline my mind. Compared with some courtrooms, that was easy!

Rating: 10

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Hanna, Brandt & Lucsay, LLP
131 West Wilson St., Suite 1104, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I have always been an extrovert who loves to argue, so it was only natural that I attended law school with the intention of becoming a trial attorney. Ten years later, I am still doing what I dreamed of. By having my own practice for the past deca...

Rating: 8.0

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Law Office of Jennifer L. Miller
PO Box 14565, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Support, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "Jennifer represented me in a complex case that had OWI (4th), Operating while Revoked(due to alcohol/refusal), Operating with Restricted Controlled substance (4th) and Felony Bail Jumping. I was facing a lifetime DL revocation and a lengthy jail t..."

Rating: 7.8

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Dairyland Public Interest Law LLC
Po Box 352, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Land Use & Zoning, Environmental and Natural Resources

Bio: Kathleen Henry launched Dairyland Public Interest Law in 2019 to make high-quality, affordable legal services accessible to those serving the public interest. Ms. Henry brings more than three decades of comprehensive legal experience, including le...

Rating: 6.5

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33 E Main St # 400, Po Box 1528, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Licensing and more

Bio: My practice is focused on the defense of individuals and corporations accused of criminal misconduct. I appear regularly in state and federal courts, handling all types of criminal cases at all stages of criminal proceedings—from investigation to ...

Rating: 10

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Chirafisi & Verhoff Sc
1 S Pinckney St Ste 952, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Verhoff began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for Dane County. In short order, he graduated from trying misdemeanor and OWI cases to trying very complex murder, sexual assault, child abuse, and felony assault cases. Att...

Rating: 9.6

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Severson & Smead LLP
5610 Medical Circle, Suite 8, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Preston Smead is a respected criminal defense attorney who fights on behalf of his clients every day to achieve the best possible outcome in every case. Being accused of a crime or OWI offense is a serious matter where a lot is at stake. Preston h...

Rating: 7.5

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John D. Hyland
33 E. Main St. - Suite 400, Po Box 1528, Madison, WI

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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Axley Brynelson, LLP
2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 200, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business

Bio: John Walsh represents injured people. He has over a 95% success rate handling injury cases for clients. Mr. Walsh primarily handles cases involving serious injuries, including fractures, nerve damage, burns, injuries to children and elderly, and c...

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Charles A. Ver Hoeve
PO Box 5222, Madison, WI

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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