Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Wisconsin

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Criminal Defense law in Wisconsin covers felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. 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 criminal defense cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

Criminal cases in Wisconsin are prosecuted through Circuit Court, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but Wisconsin's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The State Bar of Wisconsin maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

The criminal defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Wisconsin and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Wisconsin to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Wisconsin.

Zachary Hoff - Attorney
Zachary Hoff
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP
 711 W. Moreland Blvd Ste 205 Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 446-9222
Marquette University Law School (2012)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law
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Barbara Kay Miller - Attorney
Barbara Kay Miller
0/5 (0 reviews)
 615 2nd St Hudson WI 54016
(715) 386-9655
Hamline University School of Law (1981)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Zak Wroblewski - Attorney
Zak Wroblewski
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP
 333 East Kilbourn Avenue Suite 1170 Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 271-1440
Marquette University Law School (2022)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Ralph Sczygelski - Attorney
Ralph Sczygelski
0/5 (0 reviews)
 713 Washington St Manitowoc WI 54220
(920) 682-9990
University of Wisconsin - Madison (1991)
English, German
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
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Aaron W Schenk - Attorney
Aaron W Schenk
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schenk Law Office LLC
 141 S St. Augustine St Ste 170 Pulaski WI 54162
(920) 965-8210
Ave Maria School of Law (2002)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
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Shane Laughton Brabazon - Attorney
Shane Laughton Brabazon
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brabazon Law Office, LLC
 221 Packerland Dr Green Bay WI 54303
(920) 494-1106
U of Minnesota (1995)
Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
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Sarah S. Malcore - Attorney
Sarah S. Malcore
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Sarah S. Malcore
 2701 Larsen Road P.O. Box 225 Green Bay WI 54305
(920) 471-3535
Northern Illinois U (2004)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Matthew Goldin - Attorney
Matthew Goldin
0/5 (0 reviews)
 125 Church Ave. Oshkosh WI 54901
(920) 235-9000
U of Baltimore (1991)
Spanish
Maryland Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Christopher T Van Wagner - Attorney
Christopher T Van Wagner
0/5 (0 reviews)
Van Wagner Law Offices
 110 East Main Street Suite 705 Madison WI 53703
(608) 284-1200
Cornell University (1978)
English
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Aaron Nelson - Attorney
Aaron Nelson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elite Defense Group
 304 Locust Street Hudson WI 54016
(715) 768-6373
University of Wisconsin Law School (1993)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Carl B Johnson - Attorney
Carl B Johnson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cafferty & Scheidegger
 840 Lake Ave., Suite 300 Racine WI 53403
(262) 632-5000
Marquette University Law School (2006)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Mario J Fiumefreddo - Attorney
Mario J Fiumefreddo
0/5 (0 reviews)
Van Severen Law Office, S.C.
 316 N Milwaukee St Suite 200 Milwaukee WI 53202
(414) 270-0202
Marquette University Law School (2018)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Sarah Schmeiser - Attorney
Sarah Schmeiser
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stroud, Willink & Howard
 33 E Main Street Suite 610 Madison WI 53703
(608) 661-1054
University of Wisconsin Law School (2002)
English
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Tara Adolph - Attorney
Tara Adolph
0/5 (0 reviews)
Adolph Legal
 2149 Velp Avenue Suite 203 Green Bay WI 54303
(920) 634-2212
Marquette University Law School (2009)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Patrick Kiernan Cafferty - Attorney
Patrick Kiernan Cafferty
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cafferty & Scheidegger
 840 Lake Ave Racine WI 53404
(262) 632-5000
Marquette University Law School (1994)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Scott McCarthy - Attorney
Scott McCarthy
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCarthy Law Office, LLC
 205 S John Paul Road Milton WI 53563
(608) 352-3366
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1991)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Jeffrey Kippa - Attorney
Jeffrey Kippa
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. Kippa Law, LLC
 135 E. College Avenue Appleton WI 54911
(920) 228-8141
Edinburgh University Faculty of Law (2001)
English
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Breanne M. Bucher - Attorney
Breanne M. Bucher
0/5 (0 reviews)
Walden, Neitzke & Kuhary, S.C.
 707 W Moreland Blvd Suite 9 Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 547-5517
Valparaiso University (2010)
English, Spanish
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
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Dylan Gehrtz - Attorney
Dylan Gehrtz
0/5 (0 reviews)
Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
 2830 Curry Court Green Bay WI 54311
(920) 739-9900
Marquette University Law School (2014)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Criminal Law
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Amaro Lopez - Attorney
Amaro Lopez
0/5 (0 reviews)
Amaro Lopez, Lawyer
 608 N 6th St Sheboygan WI 53081
(920) 287-0460
University of Wisconsin Law School (2010)
English, Spanish
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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Craig Kuhary - Attorney
Craig Kuhary
0/5 (0 reviews)
 707 W Moreland Blvd Suite 9 Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 518-9818
Marquette University Law School (1982)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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James CW Bock - Attorney
James CW Bock
0/5 (0 reviews)
JCWB, ESQ. LLC
 808 Carmichael Road PMB 113 Hudson WI 54016
(715) 494-0080
U of Minnesota (1998)
Bar #1032797
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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William Laman - Attorney
William Laman
0/5 (0 reviews)
William Laman Law Office
 118 E Grand Ave Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 835-7779
DePaul College of Law
English
Bar #1014544
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Payal Khandhar - Attorney
Payal Khandhar
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jasti & Khandhar
 2 S Carroll St Suite 230 Madison WI 53703
(608) 888-0235
University of Wisconsin Law School (2005)
English
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI White Collar Crime
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Jeffrey T. Oswald - Attorney
Jeffrey T. Oswald
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC
 675 Deerwood Avenue Neenah WI 54956
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1993)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Mark Maciolek - Attorney
Mark Maciolek
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
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Kenneth R Sipsma - Attorney
Kenneth R Sipsma
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
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Ronald J. Sonderhouse - Attorney
Ronald J. Sonderhouse
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP
 711 W. Moreland Blvd. Suite 100 Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 232-6699
University of Detroit Mercy (1990)
English
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Britteny Koenig - Attorney
Britteny Koenig
0/5 (0 reviews)
Petit & Dommershausen SC
 2830 Curry Court #2 Green Bay WI 54311
(920) 739-9900
Marquette University Law School (2012)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Stephanie M. Rock - Attorney
Stephanie M. Rock
0/5 (0 reviews)
Birdsall Obear and Associates
 603 South 8th Street Sheboygan WI 53081
University of Wisconsin Law School (2016)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Ron Polan - Attorney
Ron Polan
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8640 N. Regent Ct. Milwaukee WI 53217
(414) 540-9586
University of Wisconsin - Madison (1962)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Paul E. Bucher - Attorney
Paul E. Bucher
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bucher Law Group, LLC
 711 W. Moreland Blvd. Suite 100A Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 303-4916
Marquette University Law School (1981)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Estate Planning Personal Injury
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Robert Olmr - Attorney
Robert Olmr
0/5 (0 reviews)
 211 N. Franklin St. Suite 206 Port Washington WI 53074
(262) 483-7559
Unknown Status
Construction Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Richard Coad - Attorney
Richard Coad
0/5 (0 reviews)
Coad Law Office
 10 E. Doty St., Suite 513 Madison WI 53703
(608) 661-8080
William Mitchell College of Law (2004)
English
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Amy Menzel - Attorney
Amy Menzel
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC
 675 Deerwood Avenue Neenah WI 54956
(920) 720-0000
Marquette University Law School (2003)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Gov & Administrative Law
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Michael Kawi - Attorney
Michael Kawi
0/5 (0 reviews)
Michael Kawi Law
 606 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 202 PMB 1041 Milwaukee WI 53203
(414) 522-6098
English
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI White Collar Crime
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Kristina Sanders-Brown - Attorney
Kristina Sanders-Brown
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sparr, Belville & Brown, LLC
 103 High Avenue Oshkosh WI 54901
(920) 236-3838
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2008)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Personal Injury
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Brian T. Kane - Attorney
Brian T. Kane
0/5 (0 reviews)
Petit & Dommershausen, SC
 2830 Curry Court, Unit 2 Green Bay WI 54311
(920) 739-9900
Marquette University Law School (2012)
Active License
Criminal Law Family Law
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Corey Mehlos - Attorney
Corey Mehlos
0/5 (0 reviews)
Corey Mehlos, Lawyer
 Suite 400, 811 E. Washington Ave. Madison WI 53703
(608) 470-5222
University of Wisconsin - Madison (2011)
Spanish
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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