Casper Mehlos Law Group
“I contacted and retained Attorney Mehlos to help me with what I perceived to be a relatively small legal matter, but he made it feel like a priority, and that my situation mattered to him personally.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Madison, WI
23 firms listed · all 23 in Madison · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Avena Law Office
“Glenn and Eric are wonderful people, and amazing at what they do!”
Tracey Wood & Associates
“It was fantastic working with a professional team who was able to deliver the best possible outcome.”
Eisenberg Law Offices
“I highly suggest contacting this law firm, if you want to win any criminal, civil, or family case!!”
Jasti & Khandhar
“I hope I have no need for his services again, but if I do, I feel much more confident knowing he's in my corner.”
Christopher T. van Wagner S.C.
“I would recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in need of a smart, competent attorney.”
The 23 firms listed for Madison, WI defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Madison, WI
All 23 firms we list here are in Madison itself. We have 26 firms in Madison on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,422 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "expertise" and "results". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (6), domestic violence (4), sexual assault (4), disorderly conduct (3) and violent crimes (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 11 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Madison offer free consultations?
11 of the 23 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Coad Law Office
“Rick Coad has been a patient, prompt, thorough and persistent representative of my interests in an insurance claim.”
Johnen & Holevoet Law Offices
“They were all so kind and worked very hard to save my brother from an awful accusation.”
Eastbridge Law Group
“I was consistently impressed by her strategic counsel and insightful advice, which undoubtedly contributed to the favorable outcome achieved.”
Zehawi Law
“Zaki was very professional, kind and caring with everything revolving the case.”
Severson & Smead
“My son was facing serious felony charges and Preston went above and beyond to fight for my son to get the best deal he could get him considering the charges he had.”
Chirafisi Law Office
“Thank you for your incredible practice and fight for the people for their innocence!”
Ruth Robert T
“Once our case got rolling, Rob completely changed and was very responsive with us and was VERY knowledgeable with law even with a case like ours that he didn't typically handle.”
Robert F. Nagel Law
“He guided with me patience and was kind to my neurodivergent personality traits.”
Murray Law Office
“He did a great job in my case and as a result of his great work, I kept my home, my car, and my other assets.”
House Law Office
“Attorney House was able to put a defense together for my father that was dealing with medical issues outside of his case and would not have faired well in jail for months.”
Hurley Law Office
“He goes above an beyond for his clients, he don't stop until the work is done.”
Ryan Frank Law Offices
“He is extremely dedicated to his clients and always using his abilities to the best he can.”
Stroud, Willink & Howard Criminal Defense Group
“He was willing to do a lot of emailing and texting which was easier based on my work and home schedule's..”
Giesen Law Offices
“Her knowledge is beyond what I was expecting and her ability to navigate through the opposing counsels curve balls was outstanding.”
Pines Bach
“Some of his great qualities are thorough, patient, he took the time to explain things that were confusing to me, until I understood.”
Frank Law Offices
“All around best lawyer I've found...”
Strang Bradley
“He cares, he is a intelligent professional lawyer and that is all one in need of a lawyer can ask for.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Madison
- “I had the pleasure of working with Corey and his team, they were all extremely knowledgeable about the topics we were discussing.” — client of Casper Mehlos Law Group
- “Eisenberg Law offices helped me with my accident settlement and I was more than pleased with the outcome.” — client of Eisenberg Law Offices
- “I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone who is facing any type of criminal charges.” — client of Christopher T. van Wagner S.C.
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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