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    Wisconsin Has 1289 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6528 Reviews

    Taylor M. Hart

    Taylor M. Hart

    5.017 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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    Julia C. Westley

    Julia C. Westley

    4.816 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Remember, you are only guilty if you are convicted. Have questions about your criminal case? Call our team today!
    Rating:  9.8
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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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    Christopher J. Cherella

    Christopher J. Cherella

    5.058 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 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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    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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    Patrick Kiernan Cafferty

    Patrick Kiernan Cafferty

    4.930 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Cafferty was recommended by one of my family members and he did not disappoint. My case went very smooth and completely professional in every way possible."
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Michael Zachar

    Christopher Michael Zachar

    5.04 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have represented thousands of clients in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor drug possession to first degree intentional homicide. I specialize in defending clients facing serious and complex charges, including sexual assault, large scale dr...
    Rating:  10
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    Rebecca M. Coffee

    Rebecca M. Coffee

    5.019 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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...
    Rating:  10
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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 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Experience. Dedication. Results. Call Today.
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    John Holevoet

    John Holevoet

    5.023 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Agriculture and more
    Bio: I grew up in Illinois, but if you're a Wisconsinite, please don’t hold that against me. I grew up on a farm, not in Chicago, and my family never helped to clog Wisconsin Interstates on summer weekends. Being a farm kid, I learned the value of hard...
    Rating:  9.6
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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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    Timothy R. Verhoff

    Timothy R. Verhoff

    5.07 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 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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    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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    Amber R. Gratz

    Amber R. Gratz

    5.017 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Attorney Amber Gratz received her bachelor’s degrees, magna cum laude, in political science and international business. She then went on to earn her J.D. from University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law. While in law school, Amber served as ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Joshua D. Uller

    Joshua D. Uller

    5.07 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Uller has been my attorney for two criminal cases. I'm more then pleased with his serice and his performance in the court room...Mr Uller kept me informed on the cases and all possible outcomes. Great attorney and easy to talk to that in my op..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Syovata K. Edari

    Syovata K. Edari

    5.011 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I've been defending people against criminal prosecutions for more than ten years. I have appeared in courts throughout Wisconsin and I've practiced in three federal districts outside of Wisconsin. I have litigated at the trial and appellate levels...
    Rating:  10
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    Mike Kenitz

    Mike Kenitz

    5.06 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "Mike was amazing! He sent me an advertisement letter for a case against me before I even received the ticket in the mail. I had a ticket for Driving After Revocation due to an OWI. This meant a possible maximum of $2500 fine and up to 1 year in co..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Marcus Jens Berghahn

    Marcus Jens Berghahn

    5.03 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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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    John S. Schiro

    John S. Schiro

    5.011 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "i was involved in a pretty bad fight which turned into a criminal case and a felony battery on my name. long story short, John got all the charges dismissed proving to the state my rights and that I was in fact innocent due to self defense. I coul..."
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew I. Martinez

    Andrew I. Martinez

    4.47 reviews
    Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Andrew I. Martinez has devoted his entire legal career to helping people accused of crimes. He focuses his practice on defending people facing charges of homicide, attempted homicide, and sex-based crimes involving adults or children. He ...
    Rating:  10
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