Civil Rights law in Wisconsin covers discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Wisconsin has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to civil rights cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Wisconsin is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Wisconsin's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Wisconsin sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Wisconsin bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a civil rights attorney in Wisconsin, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Wisconsin and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Wisconsin for an in-depth look at Wisconsin's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Donald Fraker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fraker Law Firm SC
 227 S Main St Thiensville WI 53092
(262) 241-5291
Cornell College
Ohio Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
Michael F Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DVG Law Partner LLC
 4321 W. College Ave., Ste 200 Appleton WI 54914
(414) 928-0080
University of Wisconsin Law School (2002)
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
William F Sulton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gingras Thomsen & Wachs LLP
 219 N Milwaukee Street Suite 330 Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 935-5490
University of Wisconsin Law School (2005)
French
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Mark Maciolek - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Maciolek Law Group
 750 Windsor Street Suite 206 Sun Prairie WI 53590
University of Wisconsin Law School (2005)
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law
Nicholas Fairweather - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 222 W Washington Ave., Ste. 450 P.O. Box 2155 Madison WI 53701-2155
(608) 257-0040
Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2000)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Collections
Kenneth R Sipsma - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Steinhilber Swanson LLP
 122 W Washington Suite 850 Madison WI 53703
(866) 381-4391
University of Wisconsin - Madison
American Sign Language, English
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Joseph Seifert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Seifert & Associates
 757 N. Broadway Street Suite 300 Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 273-9900
Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
English, German, Russian
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Lane Fitzgerald - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Fitzgerald Law Office
 2031 Riverside Drive Suite A Beloit WI 53511
(608) 318-3489
Hamline University School of Law
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Timothy Alan Provis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 123 E Beutel Rd Port Washington WI 53074-1103
(414) 339-4458
Santa Clara University School of Law (1978)
California Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Matthew Pinix - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pinix & Soukup, LLC
 1200 East Capitol Drive, Suite 360 Milwaukee WI 53211
(414) 963-6164
Marquette University Law School (2004)
U.S. Western District of Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Tamara B. Packard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pines Bach LLP in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in employment law, appeals, and civil rights
 122 W Washington Ave Suite 900 Madison WI 53703
(608) 251-0101
University of Wisconsin Law School (1991)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
Collin Mettelka - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Moustakis & Mettelka, LLC
 219 S. Main Street P.O. Box 1934 Eagle River WI 54521
(715) 480-4111
Marquette University Law School (2013)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Amy Burger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burger Law LLC
 3035 East Stonefield Dr Oak Creek WI 53154-3425
(414) 852-1532
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Elder Law Employment Law
Oyvind Wistrom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lindner & Marsack, S.C.
 411 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 273-3910
Marquette U (1995)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law
Richard Rice - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 124 W Broadway Madison WI 53716
(608) 258-9588
University of Wisconsin Law School (1985)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Personal Injury
Michael Fox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 124 W Broadway Madison WI 53716
(608) 258-9588
U of Wisconsin (1976)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Personal Injury
Drew J. DeVinney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7280 S. 13th St., Ste. 102 Ste. 102 Oak Creek WI 53154
(414) 856-2670
University of Wisconsin Law School (2009)
English
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Eric Crandall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 421 West Second Street PO Box 27 New Richmond WI 54017
(715) 243-9996
William Mitchell College of Law
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Consumer Law
Paul Benson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 225-2757
University of Minnesota
All Federal Courts in Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Melissa Prost - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 219 N. Milwaukee Street Suite 520 Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 988-6031
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
James Hough - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10 E Doty St Madison WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
U of Wisconsin (1967)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Defense
James J. Gende II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N28W23000 Roundy Dr Ste 200 Pewaukee WI 53072
(262) 970-8500
John Marshall (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Personal Injury
Mark Wurtz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 601 North 5th Street Sheboygan WI 53081
(920) 254-7171
U of Wisconsin (1973)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Bruce Bachhuber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 345 S Jefferson St Green Bay WI 54301
(920) 432-3381
U of Wisconsin (1983)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Products Liability
Scott Phillips - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 633 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53203
(414) 273-6677
Marquette U (1984)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Daniel Goldberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8989 N Port Washington Rd Milwaukee WI 53217
(414) 352-0900
U of Wisconsin (1983)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
James Manske - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 Division St Oshkosh WI 54901
(920) 231-6011
U of Tulsa (1973)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Personal Injury
Brian Formella - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1257 Main St Stevens Point WI 54481
(715) 344-0890
Marquette U (1985)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Environmental Law Municipal Law
John Stocking - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 276-2850
U of Wisconsin (1966)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Elder Law Estate Planning
Tamara B. Packard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 122 W Washington Ave UNIT 900 Madison WI 53703
(608) 251-0101
University of Wisconsin Law School (1994)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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