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Madison Has 199 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1482 Reviews

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 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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1027 E Johnson St # 1, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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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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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Severson & Smead LLP
5610 Medical Circle, Suite 8, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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Murphy Desmond SC
33 E. Main St., Suite 500, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Administrative Law and more

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(608) 909-9703

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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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Murphy Desmond S.C.
33 East Main Street, Suite 500, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud and more

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(608) 602-3510

Stephen L. Morgan's Website

10 E Doty St # 507, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 9.7

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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 36 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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John D. Hyland
33 E. Main St. - Suite 400, Po Box 1528, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 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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Law Office of Charles A. Ver Hoeve
PO Box 5222, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 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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Robert F. Nagel
30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 1001, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more

Review: "Mr. Nagel is a great lawyer he doesn't take no for an answer. He knows how to read the room and adjust accordingly. Overall I'm very happy with end results"

Rating: 7.4

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Severson & Smead LLP
10 E Doty St Ste 800, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Review: "Brian went above and beyond for me. I was charged with an owi which he had dropped right away! After that I had a problem with my license being suspended due to said dui which he stuck with me and fought to get those dropped as well. Very trustwor..."

Rating: 7.5

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Hurley Law Office, LLC
121 S. Pinckney St., Ste. 550, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "Even though my friend told me that an attorney wasn't necessary, I called Bob. Thank God I did! His confidence inspired me and made me feel less anxious about the process. Ultimately my sentence was reduced 96%! I admire his knowledge, determinati..."

Rating: 7.0

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Axley Brynelson, LLP
2 East Mifflin Street, Suite 200, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Erika is passionate about helping people who find themselves having to navigate through the legal system. Given the pervasive power of prosecution and the court of public opinion, Erika works with those accused criminally—and civilly-- to protect ...

Rating: 7.0

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Rating: 9.7

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Law Office of Phillip J Violi
520 University Ave Ste 140, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor, Litigation

Review: "The car accident wasn’t my fault, however, totaled my car & put me in the hospital. I was under the influence so did get a DUI. Attorney Violi got me the best results through all aspects of this ordeal. He kept me informed, calm, & got me through..."

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Duren Law Offices, LLC
131 West Wilson Street, Suite 300, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Duren is a masterclass in real estate law with expansive comprehension of the field. He is strategic in court, even when you least expect it, from jury selection to closing argument. He easily dominated opposing counsel, yet was able to e..."

Rating: 6.8

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State Public Defender
17 S. Fairchild St., 3rd Floor, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was very happy with Dave when he represented me in court for my BUI charge. Dave was responsive, attentive, and navigated a case that wasn't very straight forward as it relates to the law. The only area for improvement would have been the knowle..."

Rating: 8.4

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Zerbst & Kluck, S.C.
2000 Engel St. Suite 101, Madison, WI 53713, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "I now live in New Jersey but was divorced in Wisconsin ten years ago. Over this period of about ten years, my ex-wife filed numerous contempt of court motions. Attempting to refute them in writing proved to be less than optimum. I hired Cale Plama..."

Rating: 8.2

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