Milwaukee
Michael Hayes Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
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 ha...
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Eau Claire
Jessie Weber Eau Claire Eau Claire County Wisconsin
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 all cases and client...
Brookfield
Amy Catherine Scholz Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin
Attorney Amy C. Scholz is a former state criminal prosecutor who primarily focuses her practice on providing the best defense to clients with criminal defense, traffic, and drunk driving matters. Amy began her practice in Ohio where she worked for the City of Akron Prosecutors Office. She then returned to Wisconsin where she worked as an assistant district attorney before refocusing her practice to criminal defense. Amy is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has successfully argued motions to the court, negotiated the reduction of felony and misdemeanor charges, prevailed at jury trial...
Sheboygan
Kirk B. Obear Sheboygan Sheboygan County Wisconsin
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 m...
Waukesha
Anthony Cotton Waukesha Waukesha County Wisconsin
My first trial after graduating law school was a homicide case and we achieved a not guilty verdict. Since then, our firm has achieved innumerable dismissals and acquittals. We have won cases that seem unwindable. We have won cases when clients have confessed to crimes. In one very remarkable case, one of our clients confessed to a crime and pleaded guilty with another lawyer. After coming to us for a second opinion we were able to withdraw his guilty plea, go to trial, and convince a jury of his innocence despite the fact that he confessed his guilt to the police.We have won every type of cas...
Milwaukee
Benjamin T Van Severen Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
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 rece...
Madison
Tracey A Wood Madison Dane County Wisconsin
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 sp...
Brookfield
Julia Westley Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin
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....
La Crosse
Nick Passe La Crosse La Crosse County Wisconsin
President of the La Crosse County Bar Association 2016-7. Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney since 2013. Avvo.com 9+ rated attorney. I have practiced before trial courts around Wisconsin and in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court (including oral arguments in 2015.) I am actively involved in the community, serving as President of the Board of the 7 Rivers Alliance, on the board of Bethany St. Joseph's Corporation, and as part of the Campaign Cabinet for the Great Rivers United Way (fundraising) as of 2020....
Madison
Nils P. Wyosnick Madison Dane County Wisconsin
Nils Wyosnick is an attorney at N.P. Wyosnick Legal, L.L.C., with a concentration in defending clients in Wisconsin and Illinois against felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, DUI/OWI charges, traffic citations, underage drinking citations, and expungement petitions. A graduate of The John Marshall Law School, 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 Attorn...
Menasha
Nathaniel J Wojan Menasha Winnebago County Wisconsin
Raised in Northcentral Wisconsin, Attorney Wojan attended UW-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School. Attorney Wojan has practiced at Petit & Dommershausen since 2012....
Milwaukee
Franklyn M. Gimbel Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
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 com...
Brookfield
Glenn E. Gaskill III Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin
Attorney Glenn E. Gaskill III received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin?Eau Claire, where he studied Political Science and Philosophy in addition to being a member of the football team. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he practices today.Through the practice of law, Attorney Gaskill has taken the skills that made him successful on the football field and translated them to the courtroom. He has used his work ethic and honed his competitive spirit to his advantage in the courtroom with victories in...
Milton
Scott McCarthy Milton Rock County Wisconsin
Scott McCarthy has been in practice since 1991 and is one of the most experienced trial lawyers in southern Wisconsin. Scott has taken countless cases to trial in Rock County, Dane County, Waukesha County, Jefferson County and more surrounding counties and counties around the State. He has won at every level including the Supreme Court Scott's success was noticed in 2007 when one of the larger firms in Madison asked Scott to join their litigation team. Scott founded the Janesviille branch of Murphy Desmond and was quickly named to the firm's Litigation Executive Committee where he helped guid...
Madison
Micabil Diaz Martinez Madison Dane County Wisconsin
Attorney Micabil Diaz has been practicing law over 30 years. His legal career can succinctly be summarized as one of service; both at the governmental and the not-for profit arena. His career includes significant litigation experience in both state and federal venues, including the military pursuant to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Upon his honorable discharge from military service, Attorney Diaz returned to Wisconsin where he appeared as the attorney of record in over 200 cases in courts throughout the state, representing individuals and institutions in a myriad of legal areas....
Appleton
Corey Mehlos Appleton Outagamie County Wisconsin
Attorney Mehlos graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Law School. During law school, Attorney Mehlos participated in the Wisconsin Innocence Project for three semesters, handling 10 post-conviction homicide and assault cases. With the Innocence Project, Attorney Mehlos learned advanced DNA testing theory while working with Dr. Greg Hampikian, one of the nation?s leading DNA experts. Attorney Mehlos? relentless investigation in a case was the driving factor in his client being released from prison 26 years before his scheduled release date despi...
Neenah
Amy Menzel Neenah Winnebago County Wisconsin
I understand that when someone comes to me for legal advice, that person is likely at the lowest point in their life, due to a wrongful allegation, terrible decision or unfortunate accident. I am truly committed to helping all of my clients receive the best result in their situation. I treat each case as the unique situation that it is and am committed to going above and beyond what other attorneys would do to ensure that best possible result. I primarily focus on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law. I have found those to be the areas of law where I can truly help people. I will glad...
Milwaukee
John Birdsall Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Attorney John Birdsall has more than 25 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 i...
Milwaukee
Kristen Nelson Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Kristen Nelson is an associate with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the firm, Kristen was a solo practitioner in private practice, specializing in criminal and health care defense. She has represented clients before the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Wisconsin Department of Hearings and Appeals, Wisconsin State Courts, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.Kristen graduated from DePaul University College of Law, earning a Health Law Certificate along with her l...
Brookfield
Jerome Buting Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin
Jerome Buting was featured as one of Steven Avery's defense lawyers in the Netflix docuseries "Making a Murderer." He has handled many high profile cases and spoken worldwide about America's criminal justice system. His first book is "Illusion of Justice: Inside Making a Murderer and America's Broken System" (Harper 2017). His current and past speaking engagements are found at http://jbuting.com/speaking-engagements/Mr. Buting is a shareholder in the Milwaukee area law firm of BUTING, WILLIAMS & STILLING, S.C., where he practices exclusively in the field of criminal law, handling both tria...
Sturgeon Bay
Stephen Pleck Johnson Sturgeon Bay Door County Wisconsin
Active Scout leader and Council Board member, Elderly Housing Board, Local party treasurer, Radio broadcasting board member. Past Red Cross Chapter President and Water Safety Chair and WSIT. Concentrate in Criminal Law, Probate, Real Estate and General Practice....
Brookfield
Sydne French Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin
I am a solo practitioner dedicated to the vigorous defense of individuals facing criminal charges, drunk driving charges, or probation/parole revocations. I am passionate about what I do and I never back down from a fight. I have earned a solid reputation for negotiating significantly reduced charges, penalties, and dismissals while aggressively defending my clients against the power and resources of the State. I try to take a personal interest in every person who calls me for help. I do my best to make sure they do not feel like they are just a case number or just another "defendant." I make...
Baraboo
Cole Ruby Baraboo Sauk County Wisconsin
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...
Baraboo
Jeremiah Meyer-O?Day Baraboo Sauk County Wisconsin
Attorney Jeremiah Meyer-O?Day has dedicated his career to the service of others and the protection of the ?little guy.? His legal career began at a non-profit law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, where he helped people in both criminal and civil proceedings, including evictions, collections, and family-law issues. Attorney Meyer-O?Day then joined the Office of the State Public Defender, working in the Lancaster, Wisconsin office. There, he defended people accused of crimes at all levels of severity. He has extensive trial experience, and a record of successfully litigating issues involving the viol...
Milwaukee
Nicole Masnica Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Nicole M. Masnica is an associate with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Working to serve Wisconsin clients and bettering her community has always been a top priority. Nicole has spent countless hours in circuit courts in Southeastern Wisconsin both as a trial attorney and appellate advocate.Prior to joining the firm, Nicole spent nine years representing countless individuals in all stages of criminal litigation at the Wisconsin State Public Defender?s Office, from pre-charging conferences to appellate representation to administrative revocation proceedings. She ...
Baraboo
Jay M. Englund Baraboo Sauk County Wisconsin
Jay Englund focuses his practice on criminal defense. He has defended thousands of people charged in a wide range of criminal and traffic offenses ranging from the most serious felonies to minor traffic violations. Before forming the partnerships of Pemberton & Englund LLC, Attorney Englund gained valuable experience while working for one of the largest law firms in the eight-county area of central Wisconsin. Before private practice, Attorney Englund clerked with the Eau Claire County Public Defender's Office and at the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office, both of which provided him...
Wausau
Peter J Prusinski Wausau Marathon County Wisconsin
Peter J. Prusinski is your personal, professional defense attorney. Attorney Prusinski focuses 100% of his practice on criminal law and drunk-driving (DUI) matters, and is not afraid to take your case to trial. He champions individual Constitutional rights not only to protect his clients, but also to maintain integrity and justice for all.Mr. Prusinski is admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. He is a member of the American Bar Association, and the National, Wisconsin and Marathon County Association of Criminal Defense...
Milwaukee
Brianna J. Meyer Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Brianna J. Meyer is an associate at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brianna joined the firm in 2017, after graduating from Marquette University Law School. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. After her first year in law school, Brianna was a Public Interest Law Society Fellow and worked with the Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin in their Milwaukee office. During her third year, Brianna held the position of Executive Vice President to the Auction, the group?s main fundraising event which proceeds go towards fell...
Appleton
John Miller Carroll Appleton Outagamie County Wisconsin
Attorney John Miller Carroll is the founder of our Appleton law firm, John Miller Carroll Law Office. At our firm, we focus on protecting the rights of the residents of Wisconsin, including but not limited to, Outagamie and Winnebago counties and surrounding east-central Wisconsin who face charges for state & criminal offenses. We proudly defend clients arrested for a variety of offenses, including:? Homicides? Drug offenses? Assault? OWI? Sex offensesMr. Carroll began his legal career in 1987 after earning his Juris Doctor from Marquette University ...
Milwaukee
Stephen Govin Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Stephen Govin is an experienced and aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney, representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Wisconsin. He is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal services and personal care to clients facing charges from misdemeanors to serious felony offenses.Stephen received a B.A. in Criminology from Marquette University in 1999. He attended on an athletic scholarship for soccer, where he helped Marquette reach its first NCAA Division I soccer tournament. His J.D. was earned at Marquette University Law School in 2003, focusing on criminal law from his f...