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Madison Has 203 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1498 Reviews

Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C.
22 East Mifflin Street, Suite 300, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: Emily Bell is a dedicated criminal defense attorney who has spent nearly two decades protecting the rights of individuals facing serious criminal charges throughout Wisconsin. She represents clients in a wide range of criminal matters, with a part...

Rating: 10

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: I am a seasoned litigator who has gone to battle for clients in over 75 jury trials since 1995. I have handled cases nationwide in both state and federal court and have a perfect "AV-Rating" by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, I am a partner at Ax...

Rating: 9.6

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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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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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Raff Law, LLC
411 W. Main St., Ste. 106, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Over the course of the last decade, I've handled over 2000 criminal cases from start to finish. When you get arrested, its easy for the truth to get lost in the chaos. What you need is someone to talk for you - someone that knows the rules and can...

Rating: 8.0

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Hurley, Burish & Milliken, S.C.
33 East Main Street, Suite 400, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

Bio: From his offices in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, Attorney Jonas B. Bednarek defends people across the state of Wisconsin who have been charged with criminal or drunk driving offenses. He specializes in Dane, Rock, Green, Sauk, Iowa, Columbia, and ...

Rating: 9.2

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I have been practicing law since 2010. Before beginning my legal career, I spent three years working in Austin, Texas as a sales representative and corporate trainer for Dell, Inc. Upon graduating summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin L...

Rating: 10

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Hurley Burish, S.C.
33 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 400, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Bill Brown is a trial attorney at Hurley Burish in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation in state and federal court. Before joining Hurley Burish, Bill spent a decade as a Deputy District Attorney ...

Rating: 9.9

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Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC
33 East Main Street, Suite 610, PO Box 2236, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Review: "Mrs. Schmeiser was positive, thoughtful, and knows all the steps for a positive outcome, she was with me and always available to consult throughout my K-1 visa process, she comes highly recommended , she is a pro"

Rating: 9.9

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Brophy Law Office
1 N. Pinckney St., Suite 300, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Brian Brophy is a civil litigation and criminal defense attorney. He’s had the benefit of extensive experience both prosecuting and defending criminal and civil actions. The majority of his practice is devoted to defending those charged with crime...

Rating: 9.4

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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
1930 Monroe St., Suite 326, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: I have worked in large and small firms in large and small cities. I learned to strive to work with clients to ease their stress and find options which can improve their lives. My goals are to enhance people's autonomy and increase the happiness in...

Rating: 9.5

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 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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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: 8.9

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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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MY Law Office
222 N Midvale Blvd., Suite 5, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: MY Law Office serves the legal needs of individuals and families in Madison, Central and Western Wisconsin communities.We are here for you!Criminal Defense OWI and Traffic Tickets Wisconsin Administrative Law

Rating: 8.4

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Hurley Burish, S.C.
33 East Main Street, Suite 400, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

Bio: David E. Saperstein is an experienced trial and appellate attorney specializing in criminal and DUI defense, at the respected Madison, Wisconsin law firm Hurley Burish, S.C. He earned his law degree (J.D.) from DePaul University in Chicago, Illino...

Rating: 8.0

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Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
222 W Washington Ave Ste 900, Po Box 1784, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Military Law and more

Review: "I have known Attorney Mowris for 35 years. He has represented me in many matters over the years. He is constantly up to date on law changes and other matters that affect the practice of law. He is effective, displays good judgment and is always re..."

Rating: 9.9

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Murphy Desmond SC
33 E. Main St., Suite 500, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

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

Rating: 9.9

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Missimer Law, S.C.
Dane County Practice, Madison, 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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995 Applegate Rd, Suite 8, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Bio: Jair Alvarez is a client-oriented, fact-driven attorney delivering first rate business and criminal law services in Madison WI and surrounding areas. Mr. Alvarez's successes include a business trial win ratio of 7:2 since June of 2014 (small claim...

Rating: 7.8

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354 W Main St, Madison, WI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Jeff W. Nichols earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1991. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1987. Jeff began representing criminal defendants as an assis...

Rating: 8.7

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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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