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    Wisconsin Has 1302 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6559 Reviews

    Kevin Martin Smith

    Kevin Martin Smith

    5.011 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 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...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles K. Kenyon

    Charles K. Kenyon

    4.712 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    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!
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    Christy Marie Hall

    Christy Marie Hall

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Over the past 28 years I have represented clients in State court charged with a variety of crimes. While I have represented individuals charged with serious felonies all the way down to traffic offenses, I realize that each client's situation is u...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Pecora

    Mark Pecora

    5.032 reviews
    Wisconsin 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...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Barry S. Cohen

    Barry S. Cohen

    5.09 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I can only begin to express my appreciation and gratitude for Barry. He went out of his way to accomodate me and keep me informed throughout my case. His experience and knowledge make you feel comfortable and confident during a difficult time. In ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Michael S. Sperling

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    Michael S. Sperling

    5.023 reviews
    Wisconsin 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.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Nils P. Wyosnick

    Nils P. Wyosnick

    4.837 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Nils Wyosnick is the managing attorney of Wyosnick Legal, LLC, a law firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, which represents clients throughout Wisconsin, as well as northern Illinois. Attorney Wyosnick represents clients charged with DUI, OWI...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Odalo J. Ohiku

    Odalo J. Ohiku

    4.825 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: “Care for the whole person!” These words of wisdom are the cornerstone of the Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku. With a relentless passion for protecting people’s rights, Mr. Ohiku works tirelessly to ensure that law enforcement does not violate any of...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen M. Govin

    Stephen M. Govin

    5.08 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Stephen M. Govin formed the Law Office of Stephen M. Govin, LLC after practicing law with the law firm of Reddin, Singer & Govin for ten years. Stephen’s practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense in state and federal courts across Wisc...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Shane Laughton Brabazon

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    Shane Laughton Brabazon

    4.322 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Experience. Dedication. Results. Call Today.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Nicholas Gansner

    Nicholas Gansner

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Attorney Nicholas Gansner acted very quickly in response to allegations about 2nd degree sexual assault from 3 and a half years prior to the report. He took his time to gather all of the facts and spoke with the investigating detective on my behal..."
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher J. Cherella

    Christopher J. Cherella

    5.058 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an aggressive criminal defense attorney with extensive trial advocacy experience. I have been practicing law since 1991 and have handled thousands of criminal cases all throughout the state of Wisconsin. I am an extremely hard worker and hold...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Gregory A. Petit

    Gregory A. Petit

    5.014 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I take great pride in making sure I place my client's interest before my own. This philosophy includes keeping a low profile. If I am always in the newspaper or on television in an attempt to get "face time" and publicity it means that you are get...
    Rating:  10
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    Gordon R. Leech

    Gordon R. Leech

    4.820 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I represent people in all matters with criminal charges. I use my 30+ years of professional experience as an attorney, my knowledge of the law, and experience with the judges, juries, and prosecutors to effectively protect the rights of my clients.
    Rating:  10
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    Tara Adolph

    Tara Adolph

    4.611 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Attorney Tara Adolph was born and raised in southwest Minnesota. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Administration with a minor in Professional Writing and Communication from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn...
    Rating:  10
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    Craig R. Johnson

    Craig R. Johnson

    5.011 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense in Wisconsin for over 20 years. I believe that fighting for the rights of clients who are facing difficult challenges is one of the most important jobs a lawyer can have. One mistake should not ruin someone'...
    Rating:  10
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    Jerome F Buting

    Jerome F Buting

    5.02 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Sex Crime
    Review: "Mr Buting has been worked diligently on all of our cases all the way thru the process with superb results in all cases. He pays particular attention to details and stays one step ahead of prosecutors by knowing what cards to show and when to say N..."
    Rating:  10
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    Richard A. Coad

    Richard A. Coad

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Rick Coad is widely recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in OWI defense, domestic battery, drug offenses, and serious felonies in the Dane County Courthouse. While he is one of the few Wiscon...
    Rating:  10
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    Taylor M. Hart

    Taylor M. Hart

    5.016 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Taylor M. Hart joined Martinez & Ruby, LLP, in 2017. He practices criminal defense exclusively and handles a wide variety of cases including those involving allegations of domestic violence, drug possession and related offenses, burglary,...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Stephen Walter Sawyer

    Stephen Walter Sawyer

    5.012 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Bio: My focus in on criminal defense. I have handled various cases with charges ranging from disorderly conduct to homicide. I also have a broad base of experience with sexual assault cases including a number of multi-day jury trials.
    Rating:  10
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