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I have almost two decades of experience as an aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney.  I protect my clients rights and freedom at every stage of criminal procedings.  I listen to my clients and call tell their story persuasively.  I have tried many cases before judges and juries in southeastern Wisconsin.

I don't take every case.  I try to take cases where there is evidence of innocence and/or a political reason that someone is being picked on by the Government.  I focus all of my time and energy on criminal defense.  I am influenced by being a graduate of Gerry Spence's highly prestigious Trial Lawyers College.  At this school in Wyoming I learned how to speak the truth to succeed for clients.  In addition to my law degree from UW Madison, I have two masters degrees: in counseling and political studies.  In law school I won the celebrated Sigman award for "scholarship, character, and contribution to the community."  I am proud of having an outstanding trial record and being known for my caring attitude towards clients.. I charge a flat fee for all of my services.  I do this so that you and I can both focus on what needs to be done to win your case without worrying about the hours involved.  When appropriate, I actually look forward to going to trial.  Being charged with a crime can be a frightening and humiliating experience, but I know that every person has done amazing things in their life and has the potential to do even better.  I take very seriously my opportunity to help you so that you can make the most of your life.. Call Now For a Free Consultation:

I created my firm with one goal in mind: to help everyday people and business owners solve any legal problems and issues that they may face.  My office is a full-service practice to help clients, their friends, and families.  I value all of the relationships I have built over my many years of serving the people of Southern Wisconsin.. I am an experienced attorney with over 39 years of experience in private practice in Wisconsin.  I have helped clients with a wide range of legal issues.  I have successfully helped clients achieve their  goals in Family Law, Criminal and Traffic Defense, and litigation in commercial and probate cases.. I also help people and business and real estate  owners solve their financial problems by way of collection, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and eviction.. I can also help with estate planning, home and business purchases and sales, and personal injury, along with guardianship issues.. You may ask, how can one person do all of this, and do it well? It is from my many years of experience in Wisconsin Law, having dealt with these areas of law multiple times.. As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelors' Degree in Finance, and a Law Degree, I feel privileged to serve our community, and look forward to helping you and your family.

I am the Managing Partner and Head of the Family/Deportation Practice Group at Sesini Law Group . My practice is entirely devoted to representing individuals with issues in family immigration, naturalization and citizenship, deportation defense, asylum, federal appeals and litigation, investment visas, and the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. Prior to focusing exclusively in immigration law, I practiced criminal law for many years, which experience makes me uniquely qualified to represent non-citizens with criminal convictions. I work frequently with criminal defense attorneys in criminal cases throughout Wisconsin and I have successfully vacated dozens and dozens of criminal convictions for my clients.. In 2011, I was selected as a Super Lawyer in immigration. I speak frequently on immigration issues in the community, and I am invited to speak at several immigration-related seminars, including the 2014 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the 2012 Wisconsin State Public Defenders annual seminar. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Wisconsin State Bar, and the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, circuits in which we have successfully litigated complex immigration issues.. I am a first-generation born U.S. citizen. I received my law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1991.  I speak Italian and my office is fluent in Spanish.

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 the best interests of each of my clients as my first priority. My job is to provide my clients with the best possible representation to achieve the utmost result in all cases. My clients are my business, and I treat each of them with respect and dignity.

Have you been charged with a crime and have no idea where to start? Attorney Angela D. Cunningham knows how overwhelming the legal process can be, especially when you are under an enormous amount of stress. Angela's goal is to help you understand your rights and fight for the best outcome in your case.. With a decade of experience, Angela is dedicated to using that experience to think outside the box for solutions for you. Angela is a former prosecutor with significant trial experience. She empowers clients to make knowledgeable decisions about their cases. Angela understands the complex relationship between mental health, poverty, racial discrimination, trauma and the criminal justice system and she services clients from a holistic criminal defense approach.. Angela is an attorney, yes, but she never forgets that her clients are people with unique emotions and values. She will keep you involved and will personally guide you in making important decisions about your case, calmly and effectively. Angela lets you know what is going on at every stage, and explains every detail so that you are in charge.

For over fifteen years, I've been fighting and winning criminal appeals in Wisconsin. Day in and day out, I come to my office to fight the system that has incarcerated my clients. And I do that work as a professional appellate attorney. That's almost all I do: fight for my clients as a criminal appeals attorney.. You should know: if you're appealing a conviction in Wisconsin, the State will be represented by an attorney who only handles criminal appeals. In other words, the State's going to have a professional appellate attoreny on its side. You should too.. You wouldn't hire a heart surgeon to do brain surgery. Don't hire a trial attorney to handle your appeal. Hire a professional appellate attorney and make it a fair fight against the State.

Earlean Laster opened the doors of Laster & Associates, LLC over 15 years ago. Since then, Ms. Laster has been providing aggressive, affordable representation in matters of family law and criminal defense.. While attending law school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison Law School, Ms. Laster interned at the City Attorney’s Office in Milwaukee, where she was responsible for drafting pleadings, affidavits, and briefs for the Circuit Court and Court of Appeals.. In August of 1997, Ms. Laster became a licensed attorney in the state of Wisconsin and quickly realized her skill and passion for helping clients achieve justice in the criminal and family courts. In September 2000, after gaining several years of invaluable experience at two local Milwaukee law firms, Ms. Laster formed Laster & Associates.. Over the past decade, Laster & Associates has established itself as one of the premier family law firms through its staff of dedicated attorneys.

Defending drunk driving, traffic tickets and criminal cases. Providing quality representation for over 30 years for those injured in auto accidents. Michael Hayes has the highest possible rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability as reported by other attorneys to LexisNexis.

Craig Mastantuono is a partner at Mastantuono Coffee & Thomas SC, a Wisconsin criminal defense full-service law firm. He uses a strategic and imaginative approach to defending people and achieving positive outcomes for his clients, and is well recognized and respected in Wisconsin as an aggressive trial lawyer and effective negotiator. He practices law statewide, representing people accused of crime in criminal cases and investigations, in addition to crisis management and white-collar compliance. He has been included in the criminal defense attorney category in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers Publication every year from 2005 through 2023, including the Top 50 in Wisconsin and Top 25 in Milwaukee lists several of those years, and was previously named in Milwaukee Magazine’s Top Lawyers cover story in 2003. Before entering private practice, he specialized in defending drug prosecutions for the Waukesha County Trial Division of the State Public Defender. In addition to his extensive trial work in State and Federal Courts, Attorney Mastantuono has argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. Outside the courtroom, Attorney Mastantuono has received recognition from the Milwaukee Business Journal, which profiled him as a dynamic young business leader in its 2005 40 Under Forty edition. He is a frequent expert legal commentator for TV Ch. 12 WISN/ABC News Milwaukee, and an often-quoted source and contributor to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin Law Journal and other publications. He is a past President of the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association, a Mayoral appointee to the Milwaukee Harbor Commission and a member of WI Governor Tony Evers' Judicial Selection Advisory Committee. Attorney Mastantuono received his law degree from DePaul University of Chicago, and his undergraduate degree in business administration cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago.. Every day, Mastantuono Coffee & Thomas law firm takes inquires from people who never thought that they would have to consult with a criminal justice attorney. But who among us doesn’t know someone who’s been in trouble, made a mistake, or needed help? Parents, siblings, employers, and friends call Mastantuono & Coffee to help someone they know through a crisis situation. During those difficult and unsteady moments, clients and their families rely upon our experience and expertise at dealing with this unfamiliar and frightening situation. Call on us. We’ll be there when you – or someone you know – needs help.

Brendan received his B.A. from the University of Vermont, Burlington, in
2005, and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2009.
In law school, Brendan garnered "Best Oralist" honors as Moot Court
Board member and competed at the prestigious National Entertainment Law
Competition in Malibu, California. He also interned with the Wisconsin
Employment Relations Commission ("WERC") and clerked for two years at
the Madison law firm of Gingras, Cates & Luebke, S.C. Additionally,
Brendan worked for the Sheboygan County District Attorney's Office
(performing the same duties as an Assistant District Attorney under the
Supreme Court's Student Practice Rule). He was even awarded the
Sheboygan Police Department's Citizen's Distinguished Service Award for
"courageous acts of bravery to aid and assist law enforcement," as a
result of having rescued a drowning girl in Lake Michigan. As member of
the Wisconsin Bar Association, Brendan is focusing his efforts on
defending law enforcement personnel in criminal investigations,
disciplinary appeals, citizen complaints, and general civil litigation.

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 University Law School in 2013.  While at Marquette, Attorney Van Severen amassed over 380 hours of pro bono work with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic and the Wisconsin State Public Defender Trial Office in Green Bay.. Immediately upon his graduation from law school, Attorney Van Severen was hired at a local Milwaukee criminal defense firm.  From his very first day, he displayed a passion for criminal defense inside the courtroom.  His reputation of taking cases to trial has resulted in reduced charges and lower sentences in courts throughout Wisconsin.. In December 2015, Attorney Van Severen helped form Meyer Van Severen, S.C. From 2015 to 2021, the firm grew from two attorneys to employing five full-time lawyers. In January 2022, Attorney Van Severen oversaw his firm's transition to Van Severen Law Office, S.C.. In order to stay up to date on the constantly evolving legal landscape, Attorney Van Severen belongs to the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association, and the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Attorney Wilson was a founding partner of a firm located in Shorewood, on the North Shore of Milwaukee.  He and his fellow partners have since joined the law firm of von Briesen and Roper, where Attorney Wilson is a member of the Litigation and Risk Management team.  He has experience in multiple areas of law including divorce and family law, criminal defense, business litigation, and intellectual property. Attorney Wilson has represented clients in administrative hearings, court trials, jury trials and on appeal. He is confident in providing excellent and forward thinking legal representation in any setting.

Attorney Kristin Leaf (fka Hodorowski) has a wide range of litigation experience in criminal defense, civil litigation, wrongful death actions, minor settlements, personal injury, guardianship, paternity, and family law, and civil and criminal appeals.  Kristin also has experience in transactional matters, in reviewing and negotiating contractual agreements, prenuptial and marital property agreements.. Kristin understands the emotional strain and stress that accompanies litigation and treats her clients with respect and compassion.  Attorneys Kristin Leaf and Frank Schiro work together as a litigation team and are committed to obtaining the best possible results for clients.. In 2011, Kristin and Frank celebrated the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversal of their client’s criminal conviction, following their commitment to thoughtful preparation and hard work at every level of a very long road of litigation and appeals.  (See State v. Gonzalez, 2011 WI 83.). Kristin was raised in Mequon and has lived most of her adult life in the greater Milwaukee area.  Kristin received her bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she majored in philosophy, was on the UWM Dance Team, National Ski Patrol, and a paralegal and officer of the UWM University Legal Clinic.  In 2007, Kristin received her J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she served as the founding president of the WMCL Golf Club.. After graduation, Kristin served as law clerk to a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge and worked as a law clerk with the Law Office of Frank Joseph Schiro, Ltd. during summers of 2004-2006, and has worked in that office as an attorney since 2008.. Kristin’s favorite “away from the office” hobbies include reading, gardening, and boating.

Attorney Aneeq Ahmad currently manages Ahmad & Associates, LLC, an exclusive Criminal Defense law firm in Milwaukee's Third Ward district. He is passionate about defending a client's right to tell their side of the story and be taken seriously with the dignity and respect every human being deserves - without pre-judgment. He is also determined to put an end to the racism and racial bias that is deeply embedded in the criminal justice system, and is an advocate of progressive change to ensure that everyone is treated fairly.. Attorney Ahmad graduated from Cornell University for his undergraduate studies and University of Wisconsin Law School for his law degree. He is currently admitted to practice law in both Wisconsin and Illinois; he is also admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Wisconsin and is on the panel of appointed Criminal Justice Act attorneys for Federal Criminal cases.. He was named to SuperLawyers Rising Stars in 2020, the first year he was ever nominated. In his spare time, he loves bike on his Peloton, dance, stretch out on the yoga mat, take a ride on his motorcycle, or spend a day at the race track.

At Canfield & Lutz, LLC, we have built a culture of excellence, experience, teamwork, and commitment to our clients.. Jason Canfield concentrates his practice on the defense of criminal cases and victim representation in employment discrimination. Prior to opening the firm, Jason interned for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office. This afforded Jason invaluable experience and a solid framework for strong advocacy for his clients.

At Anderegg & Associates, our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation to all of our clients. We represent our clients through smart and aggressive lawyering. The aim of our representation is to maintain our clients informed and engaged in their own case while remaining sensitive to the impact of litigation on their personal lives.. Anderegg & Associates is a well respected and reputable law firm concentrating its practice in the areas of criminal and traffic defense. The firm is located in Milwaukee and has been serving clients statewide for twenty years. Our attorneys have a combined 30 years of experience successfully litigating cases and defending our clients. We have practiced, and continue to practice, in every county of the State of Wisconsin. We also have attorneys admitted to practice in both the Eastern and Western Federal district courts, the Seventh Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. While we have long been acclaimed for our work on defending drunk-driving offenses of all types, we have also developed a strong reputation in the defense of all misdemeanor and felony charges. Our attorneys are active in State Bar organizations, and have published articles in the Wisconsin Lawyer magazine, and put on continuing legal education seminars for other attorneys.. It is not, however, all the professional accolades which bring us the greatest satisfaction. Instead, it is the opportunity to serve our clients and assist them with quality representation during a difficult time in their lives. We pride ourselves on providing an aggressive defense while remaining sensitive to the turmoil that criminal charges can bring to one’s personal life. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

As former prosecutor and as private practice criminal defense lawyer, Allison Ritter has seen both sides of the criminal justice system and achieved success in her profession. Her significant experience in both roles helps her to serve her clients looking for the best criminal defense representation.. Allison has handled all types of criminal cases including drug crimes, homicides, sexual assaults, drunk driving cases and domestic violence. She has won the vast majority of the cases she has tried and has successfully negotiated hundreds of others to lesser charges and lower sentences.. Ritter Law Office is a Milwaukee criminal defense law firm with attorneys experienced in plea negotiations, trials, appeals, and getting results. Allison's firm represents criminal defendants in Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, and Washington County, including the Wisconsin communties of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, Whitefish Bay, Mequon, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Franklin, Greendale, River Hills, West Bend, Hartland, Glendale, Greenfield, Pewaukee, Brookfield, Delafield, Mukwonago, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Port Washington, Juneau, Menomonee Falls, Cedarburg, Grafton, and Germantown.

Andrew P. Arena, founder of Arena Law Offices LLC, has been committed to helping individuals navigate legal challenges since establishing his practice in 1994. A Milwaukee native, Attorney Arena earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1992. His early legal experience included working in the Marathon County District Attorney's Office and a litigation firm in Kenosha. These roles shaped his dedication to serving ordinary people in need of legal assistance. Attorney Arena’s practice focuses on consumer law, reflecting his belief in providing accessible and effective representation for individuals facing everyday legal issues.

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After graduating law school I realized that my focus as an attorney should be on helping individuals. I began doing criminal defense work when I realized how earthshattering criminal allegations and the legal system can be to individuals. I take my role, of providing a voice to the accused, very seriously. I also enjoy helping individuals who have become overwhelmed with financial issues. I enjoy working with clients to restore normalcy to their lives and a fresh start in a Bankruptcy.

After earning my degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, I put my extensive educational experiences to work, assisting many of the top attorneys in the State of Wisconsin with their practices. The time has now come when I am ready to put those lessons to work. To that end, I have opened my own office, August Law Office L.L.C., so that I may continue to work and practice in the great city of Madison.. I enjoy the challenges--intellectual and otherwise--that come with this line of work. I know the harships my clients face and I am very proud to stand at their side and defend their rights--including their absolute  right to be presumed innocent.. At August Law Office L.L.C. I believe in a client-centric theory of legal counseling. Call today to discuss your case with an attorney who cares.

Aaron is an associate at Padway & Padway, Ltd.  He represents clients in business litigation, contracts,guardianship, real estate, labor, employment and criminal matters.  Aaron has represented numerous individuals and businesses, having success at the district and appellate levels.

4I am an experienced, hard-working attorney with 35 years of experience practicing law in private pratice. My practice currently is focused on criminal defese and criminal appeals and some family law. Feel free to call me any time. I am avilable all week and on weekends.

"Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are". Sickened by the state of our criminal "justice" system, the dehuminazation of criminal defendants, and the blatant disrespect of personal rights afforded to the people by the U.S. Constitution, Attorney Nicole Muller has dedicated her life to a career that attempts to address issues that plague criminal defendants in Wisconsin.. In a world where over 95% of criminal cases are resolved through plea agreements, Attorney Muller prides herself in the level of representation she provides to each of her clients--representation that focuses on pre-trial issues and motions; representation that does not seek the best plea agreement, but rather seeks justice.. Based on these passions, Attorney Muller has worked with the Racine County Public Defender’s office to create a sentencing manual that attempted to reduce racial prejudice from detrimentally impacting a defendant’s sentence. Attorney Muller has also worked on issues surrounding the disproportional impact cash bail programs have on Milwaukee’s and Wisconsin’s urban poor; racial discrepancies in the courtroom and how jury pooling practices ultimately reduce a minority defendant from having a jury that represents a fair cross section of his or her community; and many other issues impacting criminal defendants here in Wisconsin.. Now, Attorney Muller is an Attorney at Birdsall Obear & Associates, LLC--a firm that exclusivley practices criminal defense. Focusing only on criminal defense has allowed Attorney Muller, and Birdsall Obear & Associates, to aquire the skills and knowledge to provide individuals with over-the-top representation. If interested in talking with Attorney Muller, feel free to contact Birdsall Obear & Associates.