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I am an attorney who has experience in criminal law, large complicated civil suits, family law, real estate, personal injury, small claims actions, landlord tenant matters, and business law.. Currently I also work of-counsel with Wojtan, Vallone & Melin P.C.. In addition to successfully defending businesses charged with ‘civil RICO,’ trademark infringement, gender discrimination, and workplace harassment, I also have an extensive amount of experience in DWI's, felonies and misdemeanors as well as real estate matters, landlord tenant law, and family law.

Anthony J. Lana was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Canisius College in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After college, Mr. Lana entered law school and obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Akron in 1992. That same year he took and passed the New York State Bar Exam and relocated back to the Buffalo area. In 1993, Mr. Lana was admitted to practice in NYS and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.In 1993, Mr Lana began his career as a criminal defense attorney. He has experience working at every level of the criminal justice system ranging from vehicle traffic matters to homicides. This broad exposure has enabled Mr. Lana to gain great knowledge of the criminal law process at all levels. With over 26 years experience, Mr. Lana has formed many valuable friendships with prosecutors, judges, clerks, bailiffs, corrections officers, probation officers and judicial assistants that continue to be of great benefit to his practice . Lana has established a remarkable criminal law practice with a proven track record of success. Among his many professional accomplishments, Mr. Lana has been inducted into the National College for DUI Defense. The NCDD is the only organization in the country accredited to certify lawyers in the DUI Defense Law specialty practice area. Members of NCDD have argued and appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States and have authored and co-authored amicus briefs. Mr. Lana has been selected as a New York State Super Lawyer since 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Less than 5 percent of the lawyers in New York State are named to Super . Lana resides in Amherst, NY with his wife Kim and their two children. They are parishioners of Christ the King Church in Snyder. Mr. Lana is completely fluent in Italian.Let criminal defense attorney Anthony J. Lana handle your case with diligence, persistence and personal care – where your matter will be kept discreet and confidential.

"Serious criminal defense for those charged with serious criminal offenses."  Experienced in State and Federal Criminal Matters.  Personalized aggressive legal representation.

I am a Wisconsin-licensed Criminal Defense attorney.  I am admitted to practice before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as the Eastern District of the United States District Court.  I focus my practice 100% on defending the rights of my clients.  Unlike many attorneys, I spend a large portion of my week in court working with judges and district attorneys to advocate for my clients.  My firm represents clients in Dodge, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties and we have the contacts and relationships to offer our clients the best possible representation.. I regularly handle misdemeanors, felonies, OWIs and other traffic offenses.  I represent clients who are facing revocation of their probation, parole or extended supervision and assist them in seeking out alternatives to revocation.  When an alternative is not available, I advocate for my clients at sentencing after revocation hearings.  Additionally, I regularly represent juvenile clients facing delinquency charges, clients facing contempt of court accusations, and clients who need representation throughout their Ch. 51 and Ch. 55 proceedings.. I care about the people of Southeastern Wisconsin and have lived in Wisconsin all my life.  I was born in Milwaukee, raised in Sussex, and attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School.  After high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin and studied Political Science. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, I earned my Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School.  I currently live in the Milwaukee area with my beautiful wife, Elizabeth.

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney now in Private Practice

Member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the State Bar of Michigan. Additionally licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. Named a 2016 and 2017 Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

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.

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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.

Attorney Ronald Sonderhouse has over 25 years of legal experience. He is a well respected attorney within the Waukesha County Court system and was given the backing of many Judges, the District Attorney and the Sheriff of Waukesha County when he ran for a Waukesha County Judge position.. Ron graduated from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1990. He obtained a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business from Michigan State University in 1987. While attending law school, Ron also received a Master's Degree in Business.. Ron began his legal career in Allegan, Michigan in 1991 where he worked as an Associate for the Allegan Law Offices. Ron represented a wide range of clients in business, family and criminal matters. In 1999 Ron moved to Pewaukee, Wisconsin and began working at Kay & Kay Law Firm, again representing a diverse client base. In 2008, Ron formed a partnership with Peter Wolff under the firm name of Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP, now known as Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP. Ron continues to represent clients in various matters including criminal, family, probate and juvenile law. Throughout his legal career, Ron has held various leadership positions and has been a member of legal and community organizations. Ron served as President of the Allegan County Bar Association, President of the Allegan County Chapter of Kiwanis and a Board Member of the Allegan County Substance Abuse Agency. Ron continued that practice here in Wisconsin, as he has held the position of President for the Waukesha County Bar Association and the Waukesha County Chapter of Kiwanis International. He has served as Supplemental Court Commissioner for the Honorable Linda M. Van De Water and is currently serving the same position for the Honorable Paul Bugenhagen, Jr. Ron also volunteers his time to the Mediation Restorative Justice Center and the Waukesha County Family Law Clinic.. Ron has been married to his wife, Debra, for over 22 years and has a step-daughter, Monica, who resides in New York. Ron's parents moved from Michigan to Delafield, Wisconsin a few years ago, where his father, Ron, is still residing. Ron has one brother, Randy, who resides with his wife in California. In his spare time Ron enjoys scuba diving, playing golf and volunteering in the community.