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Samuel L Lawton
Washburn County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney
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Michael Cohen
Eau Claire County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin - Madison
We are the best criminal defense team in Northcentral and Northwestern Wisconsin. We have been helping clients resolve their matters for over 30 years.
A criminal or OWI case can leave you with many hardships — from loss of a job, to financial hardships, community stigmatization and psychological and emotional distress. Defending a criminal or drunk driving case is difficult and stressful. You don't have to fight this battle alone.
When a loved one is charged with a crime, the impact can be felt throughout the home. Many individuals struggle with enormous stress and anxiety due to the situation. This stress...
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Jessie Weber
Eau Claire County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
I have dedicated my practice to criminal defense for the past decade. I have worked in both the private sector and public sector.
My experience in both sectors has given me the opportunity to meet and work with experienced attorneys across the State. Over the years I have dealt with a wide variety of legal matters that have provided invaluable experience and knowledge of the law and the legal system.
My desire is to provide the most effective and comprehensive defense available to my clients. I want my clients to know that I understand they are in a unique situation and that...
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Barbara Kay Miller
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
I have over 30 years of experience in Western Wisconsin courts having conducted numerous jury trials, hearings and court appearances. I have had an office in St. Croix County for over 25 years and am well versed in family court matters, criminal defense and personal injury.
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Mark Mullen
Chippewa County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney
(888) 375-3056
619 N Bridge Street, Suite 100
Suite 100
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Mark R. Mullen
Attorney at Law 619 N Bridge Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Telephone: 715-723-7160
Cell : 715-828-4780
Fax: 715-723-7162
Legal Work: Mullen, Schlough & Associates S.C.
Managing Attorney (July 2002 – Present)
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Mr. Jamy Richard Johansen
Douglas County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Attorney Johansen is a Superior native who graduated from the UWS-Superior with a B.A. in History, cum laude. He earned his J.D. in San Diego, California. While in law school, Johansen worked for Federal Defender's of San Diego, Inc.
After passing the bar examination, Johansen began handling cases in Douglas County and surrounding Wisconsin counties. Attorney Johansen has served as both President and Vice President of the Douglas County Bar Association and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. For the past two decades, he has been President of Johansen Law Office, S.C. where he focuses...
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William Laman
Eau Claire County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 50 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
DePaul College of Law
Over 39 years of experience helping people in West Central and Northwestern Wisconsin in criminal defense, Social Security Disability, and personal injury matters.
I have defended clients on many different kinds of criminal charges, including:
- White collar crimes
- Traffic crimes
- Drug offenses
- Drunk driving / DUI / DWI
- Driver's license revocation and suspension
- Sentencing / post-conviction
- Appeals
Geographical areas served:
West Central and Northwestern Wisconsin including these townships, cities and counties:
Towns and Cities:
Abbotsford, Alma, Altoona, Ashland, Augusta, Balsam Lake, Barron, Black River Falls, Bloomer, Chetek, Chippewa Falls, Durand, Eau Claire, Eleva, Ellsworth, Elmwood, Fall Creek, Hayward, Hudson, Ladysmith, Medford, Menomonie, Mondovi, Neillsville,...
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Stephen Zuber
Douglas County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stephen R Zuber, S.C. Attorney At Law has over 30 years local experience practicing in Superior, Wisconsin as well as in Duluth, Minnesota, and their surrounding areas. No matter what your legal needs, Stephen R. Zuber will represent you diligently, effectively, and will present your case to obtain the most optimal results.??
When someone trusts me to defend them and their good name, I take it very seriously. My clients have the option of choosing any attorney to represent them in court. So, when an individual decides to choose me, I want to provide them with quality representation in return.
Most of...
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James CW Bock
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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Travis S. Gaetz
Eau Claire County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
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Karleigh Miller
Eau Claire County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense
Creighton University School of Law
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Barbara K. Miller
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Hamline University School of Law
I have been in practice in the State of Wisconsin for over 30 years and have been in the Hudson community for over 25. I have a varied litigation practice that is now focused on Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. I litigate cases from beginning to closure; meet clients; research and prepare for court hearings; draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
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Angela Raye Olson
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
I am the owner, manager and principal attorney of Angela Olson Law. I specialize in family law and criminal defense. I spend a lot time in the courtroom representing people through the most difficult times in their lives – when they are getting a divorce or have been accused of a crime. I am a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association and the St. Croix Valley Bar Association. I am a past president of the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce, a founding board member of the St. Croix Valley Young Professionals Group, and an active member in the Hudson...
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Adam Nero
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Brian Thomas Smestad
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Employment
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Nick Zimmerman
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
I have been practicing Criminal Law since I began my legal career. It is my passion and my focus. I work tirelessly to defend those put in difficult life situations like being charged with a crime(s) or those who may be charged with a crime. I also represent those facing issues such as traffic-related tickets, OWI/DUI matters, small claims lawsuits and restraining orders/injunctions. I truly believe in everyone's constitutional right to an attorney, right to remain silent, and the "innocent until proven guilty" standard.
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Micah Pahl
Douglas County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
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John P. Bjork
Dunn County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy
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Andrew M Nelson
Saint Croix County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney
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Tracey A Wood
Dane County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
A true Wisconsin native, Attorney Wood earned her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her law degree from the University of Wisconsin. From the beginning of her legal career, Attorney Wood dedicated herself to defending OWI cases—allowing her to gain valuable experience and insights that are used to help her clients. Attorney Wood is the first Wisconsin attorney to serve on the Board of Regents for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) held at Harvard Law School, an organization devoted to furthering education for attorneys in this field of law. She is also a frequent speaker at...
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Richard Coad
Dane County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
William Mitchell College of Law
Rick Coad is the founder and principal of Coad Law Office, S.C., in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a top-rated criminal defense attorney with more than 19 years of experience. Rick focuses his practice on defending individuals and corporations in state and federal court. His skills have carried him to courts throughout the midwest, and he has argued a case in the United States Supreme Court.
He has been named by Super Lawyers thirteen times in his career, most recently in 2023. He is widely considered a leading defense lawyer in Wisconsin.
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Nils P. Wyosnick
Iowa County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Nils Wyosnick is an attorney for Murphy Desmond S.C., based in Madison, Wisconsin. With a concentration in defending clients charged with drunk driving offenses and misdemeanor and felony crimes, Nils represents clients in Wisconsin and Illinois.
A graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law, Nils began his career as a prosecutor for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Nils prosecuted in some of the busiest courtrooms in the nation, gaining extensive trial work experience and training. In 2014, Nils left the State's Attorney's office for private practice; continuing his experience in...
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Julia Westley
Dane County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 8 years of experience
5610 Medical Circle
Suite 26
Madison, WI 53719
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Marquette University Law School
Attorney Westley practices criminal defense and DUI/OWI all over Wisconsin. She graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2015 with a certificate in litigation and uses that every day. She did her undergrad at the University of Minnesota and graduated from there in 2011. She has done a stint with Americorps and regularly volunteers for Teen Court in Waukesha County as a judge.
She has won numerous awards for client satisfaction and works hard to get the best case scenario for her clients on a daily basis.
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Franklyn M. Gimbel
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 64 years of experience
(414) 271-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Two Plaza East, Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Criminal Defense and Employment
Marquette University Law School
Franklyn M. Gimbel founded GRGB after serving as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1963 through 1968. His experience as a federal prosecutor has proven invaluable in developing a successful private criminal defense law practice.
Over the years, Frank has expanded his practice into civil litigation, including complex business, employment, communications, and First Amendment cases. He has represented small businesses and large corporations, as well as individuals ranging from working men and women to judges, CEOs, and other professionals. No person's problem is too insignificant or too complicated.
Helping people is Frank's passion and the cornerstone of his practice. As he so...
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Kirk B. Obear
Sheboygan County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law and DUI & DWI
State University of New York - Buffalo
Kirk Obear began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a JAG, prosecuting military cases. He later became one of the most renowned defense lawyers within the military. In the 1990s, Kirk moved his practice to defend civilians in private practice. Today, with the help of superior legal professionals, he represents individuals facing the most serious crimes.
At our firm, we take a teamwork approach. To us, more muscle means getting the job done faster and better. Frequent meetings, brainstorming, extensive investigation, and applying our years of legal and scientific training are all part of what makes our teamwork approach...
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Eric Raskopf
Waukesha County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University
I have successfully defended the rights of the accused in the full range of criminal and traffic offenses since 1992. I am sensitive to the fact that while I have a busy caseload, this may be your only experience with the criminal justice system. Whether your are accused of a minor traffic violation or a serious felony, you can expect that your matter will be handled with a high level of professionalism, integrity and sensitivity. Remember, it's your case.
Proper communication between attorney and client is the hallmark of effective representation. Clients can expect copies of documents filed on their behalf...
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Benjamin T Van Severen
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Marquette University Law School
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 assault, crimes involving firearms, and drug crimes.
Focusing entirely on criminal defense, Attorney Van Severen has achieved an acquittal rate three times the state average. Attorney Van Severen received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in 2010, with majors in Political Science and Criminology, and a minor in Music. He then received his Juris Doctor from Marquette...
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Michael Hayes
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Marquette University Law School
Michael M. Hayes was a founding partner of the Milwaukee law firm of Hayes & Rothstein, 1983-2019.
A Milwaukee native, Mr. Hayes earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from Marquette University Law School, where he was the Lead Articles Editor on the Law Review. During this time, he also served as a Judicial Intern for Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Decker. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated in 1977. Within 3 years he was listed in Best Lawyers in America after founding what had...
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Jeffrey T. Oswald
Outagamie County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
4650 W. Spencer Street
Appleton, WI 54913
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I have lived in Appleton, Wisconsin my entire life other than attending college in Madison and law school in Chicago. I started my own law practice within the first year of graduating from law school, and continue to work with my same partners at our law firm Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC. I am proud of the quality of individuals representing our law firm and am happy that we have helped so many people over the years. I am an active member of our community and serve in many different ways. I...
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John Birdsall
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
Attorney John Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted criminal defense lawyers in Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. With over 250 jury trails, mostly for serious felonies such as homicide, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the Wisconsin average. John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and has recently helped a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police has interrogated Gill into confessing when he was in...
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Nathaniel J Wojan
Winnebago County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Marquette University Law School
Raised in Northcentral Wisconsin, Attorney Wojan attended UW-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School. Attorney Wojan has practiced at Petit & Dommershausen since 2012.
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Patrick Kiernan Cafferty
Racine County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Marquette University Law School
Mr. Cafferty’s credentials and awards include:
+ Graduate of Marquette University Law School
+ Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
+ Member of the Wisconsin Association Criminal Defense Lawyers
+ Named in Super Lawyers Magazine 2008 – 2021
+ Earned the Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell AV* Peer Review Rating
+ Named in Best Lawyers in America 2013-2021 Edition for Criminal Defense
Mr. Cafferty has developed solid professional relationships and a reputation of being honest with judges and prosecutors throughout Southeast Wisconsin.
From offices in Racine, criminal defense lawyer Patrick Cafferty defends the rights of people charged with state and federal criminal offenses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern...
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Adam J. Schleis
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
(414) 271-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Criminal Defense
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Before joining Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP as an Associate, Adam J. Schleis worked for seven years in the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office where he did trial-level defense work. His practice later expanded to include cases beyond criminal defense such as those involving mental health, guardianship, child protective services and family law— working with clients from pre-charging all the way through jury trial. In his eight years of experience, Adam has tried plenty of cases in front of a jury.
To schedule your initial consultation with the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney, visit online or call 414-271-1440.
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Cole Ruby
Sauk County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Appeals
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Attorney Cole D. Ruby is universally recognized as one of the leading appellate attorneys in the State of Wisconsin. He focuses his practice on litigating appeals following convictions at jury trials. He has successfully litigated post-conviction issues in cases involving, for example, drug trafficking, sexual assault, possession of child pornography, arson, and homicide. On several occasions, Attorney Ruby has been able to have convictions overturned and charges dismissed completely, even after a client was convicted at jury trial while represented by other attorneys. Attorney Ruby is also an accomplished trial lawyer. Together with Andrew Martinez, he’s a two-time recipient of...
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Matthew Pinix
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and Civil Rights
Marquette University Law School
Atty. Matthew Pinix has represented hundreds of individuals in postconviction, appellate, habeas, and civil rights matters. He has also given several educational talks to lawyers, law students, and the public about criminal appeals and the processes involved.
On multiple occasions, he has been invited by other lawyers to represent individuals or organizations before the Wisconsin Supreme Court in criminal cases.
Every year since 2013, he has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star, an award given to no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Wisconsin.
Prior to becoming a practicing lawyer, Matthew worked as...
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Paul E. Bucher
Waukesha County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Marquette University Law School
Paul was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. Paul has five brothers and was raised by a single mom. Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, Paul attended the local Catholic grade school and worked his way through school by working at gas stations, having a paper route and doing whatever he could to raise money to pay for tuition and books. Paul attended Pius XI high school and, once again, worked to pay all costs of his education, as did his five brothers.
Upon graduating from high school, Paul took a year...
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Eric Schanowski
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer
(414) 224-1440
330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Suite 1170
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Construction and Family
Northwestern University School of Law
Eric Schanowski is an Associate with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the firm, Eric worked as a prosecutor at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and as an employment litigator. Eric is admitted to practice in Wisconsin.
Eric graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a minor in Spanish. He received his JD from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2018.
While in law school, Eric was the Online Managing Editor for the Northwestern University Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Society....
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David K Anderson
Dane County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Marquette University Law School
Attorney David K Anderson has been practicing criminal defense for over 6 years. Attorney Anderson focuses solely on Criminal Defense. He defends individuals charged with violating Wisconsin's criminal statutes. His firm, DK Anderson, S.C. specializes in defending against OWIs, drug crimes, property crimes, domestic violence, and violent crimes. We are client focused and work hard to keep the communication channels open so our clients are not left in the dark. We will aggressively defend you and your rights all at an affordable fee.
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Jeffrey Lee Murrell
Milwaukee County, WI Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI & DWI
Marquette University
Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin since 1995, I have had my own law practice since 1997. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my practice concentrates on litigation in the areas of criminal defense (all levels, state & federal), family law (divorce, child custody/support, paternity), personal bankruptcy (and alternatives), state & municipal licensing and other areas. I am admitted to practice in Wisconsin and in both the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. I earned my B.A. at the University of New Orleans in 1991 and my J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1995. I am...
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Taylor M. Hart
Sauk County, WI Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Attorney Hart is a skilled and accomplished criminal defense attorney. He is a recipient of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Hanson Memorial Advocate’s Prize, which is presented to attorneys who have won a not-guilty verdict in a homicide jury trial. He has also been named a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers.
The trial for which Attorney Hart won the Hanson Prize involved a count of first-degree intentional homicide, the most serious crime under Wisconsin law. Taylor was featured on WKOW 27 News after that victory. He also recently obtained acquittals on all...