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    In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, there are 368 criminal defense lawyers available with 1972+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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    Milwaukee County Has 368 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1972 Reviews

    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Thomas Grieve

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    5.077 reviews
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    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Have you or a loved one been arrested? Call for a free case review with an award winning firm now!

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Milwaukee County, 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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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: My first trial after graduating law school was a homicide case and we achieved a not guilty verdict. Since then, our firm has achieved innumerable dismissials and acquittals. We have won cases that seem unwinable. We have won cases when clients ha...
    John T. Bayer

    PRO

    5.059 reviews
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    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Experienced lawyer advocating on clients behalf. Call today for free consultation!
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a member of Padway & Padway Law Offices and we have provided effective, highly skilled, and personalized legal services to clients for over 75 years. I lead our criminal division and have been given numerous awards from both clients and peers...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Craig Mastantuono is a partner at Mastantuono Coffee & Thomas SC, a Wisconsin criminal defense full-service law firm. He uses a strategic and imaginative approach to defending people and achieving positive outcomes for his clients, and is well rec...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Mindy M. Nolan has been exclusively practicing criminal defense since 2014 and has handled all types of cases ranging from minor misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses to complex homicides and sexual assaults. She believes that every ...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Leah Thomas defends people accused of crime in state, federal, and municipal courts in Wisconsin. Attorney Thomas excels in working with clients to explain the process, set outcome goals, and to develop litigation and trial issues to achieve the b...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: At Hartley Pecora, we have extensive experience in criminal defense cases and we know what it takes to reach a positive result in your case. If we cannot obtain a favorable resolution during negotiations then we will win your case at trial. My off...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I focus on representing clients in the areas of traffic/drunk driving defense and criminal law. I am passionate about standing up for my clients and ensuring they are represented and their rights are protected. Every American is entitled to the be...
    Michael S. Sperling

    PRO

    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Slip and Fall Accident, Car Accidents and more
    I've been helping people for 31 years get the compensation they and their families deserve.
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate and more
    Bio: My practice includes business and real estate (transactions and litigation), criminal defense, and family law. I provide practical, no-nonesense counsel and litigation services to clients who need an attorney experienced in real estate transaction...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: In over ten years of practice and with Mastantuono & Coffee since 2005, Attorney Coffee has gained recognition as a leader in the criminal defense bar, winning an impressive string of consecutive jury trial acquittals. Her practice focuses on repr...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: The mission of LEE LAW FIRM is to Speak Up for and to ensure justice for the clients we are entrusted with. Attorney May Y. Lee is the managing partner at LEE LAW FIRM LLC. Her survival from being born in an abandoned barn in the middle of a third...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Benjamin Van Severen is a criminal defense attorney who practices in Milwaukee and throughout the state of Wisconsin. He has experience handling all types of cases, from misdemeanors and OWI/DUI to serious felonies, including homicide, sexual assa...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: My passion is my profession. I view every case, no matter how big or small, as a direct reflection on my ability as an attorney. Nothing is more important than attacking a case with honesty and passion--I strive to seek justice in a too often unju...
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: I have been defending those accused of impaired driving for close to 20 years. I have won dozens of cases by winning motions, winning jury trials and winning appeals. We are experienced trial lawyers, and we will fight for you!
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Richard J. Smith has been practicing law for 39 years. He joined Nistler Law Office, s.c. in August, 2015, and practices in the area of criminal defense, family law and civil litigation.As a criminal defense attorney, Attorney Richard Smith has ha...
    Jonathan Smith

    PRO

    5.013 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    The experience you demand, results you can trust. Call today
    Kevin M. Gaertner

    PRO

    Milwaukee County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I'll be happy to discuss any legal issues you may have.

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