About Christopher
Christopher J. Cherella is a criminal defense attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with over 30 years of experience in the field. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1991 and holds a Bachelor of Science from Marquette University. After law school, Mr. Cherella began his legal career in private practice, establishing his own firm from 1996 to 1998. He then served as a prosecutor for the City of Milwaukee from 1998 to 2001.
In 2001, he returned to private practice, founding the Law Offices of Christopher J. Cherella, where he has been providing criminal defense services ever since. His practice encompasses many criminal matters, including operating while intoxicated (OWI), drug offenses, domestic violence, sex crimes, theft. White-collar crimes. Mr. Cherella has represented clients in both Wisconsin state courts and the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Clients appreciate his approach, as he personally handles each case and maintains open lines of communication throughout the legal process. The firm offers free consultations and is available 24/7 to address urgent legal matters. Mr. Cherella is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and has been recognized with the Avvo Client’s Choice Award for his outstanding service. The Law Offices of Christopher J.
Cherella is located at 161 S. 1st Street, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53204. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (414) 347-9334 or visit their website at www.wicriminaldefense.com.
