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John Birdsall

John Birdsall

Criminal Defense Attorney at Birdsall Muller LLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • New York, Wisconsin
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Biography

Attorney John A. Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted and victorious criminal defense attorneys in the State of Wisconsin. With over 260 jury trials, mostly for serious felonies, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the state average.

John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and he has recently made headlines for his defense of a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police had interrogated Gill into confessing when he was in fact not involved at all. Gill was merely a witness to the crime, and John was able to defend his rights and have the case dismissed and all of the charges against Gill dropped. John has been able to help several clients like Gill defend their rights and ensure that they are getting the best results no matter what the charges are against them.

As a current member of the Board of Directors, and past President, of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, John has helped develop sentencing guidelines for state judges and has served as a member of the Wisconsin Sentencing Commission. He also holds an AV rating, the highest available, in Martindale-Hubble’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which is a testament to the fact that his peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence. He also serves the State Bar of Wisconsin on the board of directors of the Criminal Law Section and as an elected member of the bar’s Board of Governors which oversees the entirety of Wisconsin’s legal system. John has shared his experiences by writing and hosting lectures for a wide range of audiences on criminal law topics such as warrantless searches, coerced confessions, prison overcrowding and truth-in-sentencing.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
White Collar Crime
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Court System
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Birdsall Muller LLC
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Partner
Birdsall Obear & Associates LLC
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President
Birdsall Law Offices, S.C.
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Attorney
Gonzalez, Saggio, Birdsall & Harlan
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Attorney
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen S.C.
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Education
University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D. (1989) | Law
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Activities: Dean's List (Law School), Graduated with Honors, Legal Defense Project (student attorney).
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.A. (1986) | Political Science, History - Honors Program
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Activities: Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society, Political Science Society, Model Organization of American States
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Awards
Martin Hanson Advocate Prize
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Martin Hanson Advocate Prize is awarded to a criminal defense attorney in Wisconsin that achieves the rare achievement of getting an acquittal in a homicide case.
AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Awarded to attorney based on a high rating by their peers
Professional Associations
Wisconsin State Bar  # 1017786
Member
Current
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Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
President
Current
Activities: Past President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Wisconsin State Bar, Criminal Law Section
Board Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Board of Directors
Current
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State Bar of Wisconsin, Sentencing Commission
Member
Current
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Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Volunteer Attorney
Current
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YMCA Milwaukee Urban Campus
Board Member
Current
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Committee on Indegent Defense Compensation
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Race and Sentencing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Sentencing Commission
Sentencing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Sentencing Commission
Trouble Ahead: Wisconsin's New Domestic Abuse Laws
Wisconsin Lawyer
Chair's Perspective
Criminal Law News
Chair's Perspective
Criminal Law News
Problems with the New Truth-in-Sentencing Law
Wisconsin Lawyer
Chair's Perspective
Criminal Law News
Legislative Committee Report
Criminal Law News
Legislative Committee Report
Criminal Law News
Speaking Engagements
Representing Indigent Defendants at Sentencing and Disposition, 1998 State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Convention
Sentencing Hearing in the "New World", Refocusing the Profession for the New Millenium
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Legal Blog
Contact & Map
Birdsall Muller LLC
Milwaukee Office
1219 N. Cass Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Telephone: (414) 831-5465
Fax: (414) 831-5468
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Weekends: By Appointment Only