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Kuchler & Cotton
“At my most terrifying time in my life I hired Kuchler & Cotton,Tony was a no nonsense guy that made me feel protected and at ease,and Donna made me feel secure and cared for..”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Waukesha, WI
24 firms listed · 13 in Waukesha · 7 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Singleton Law Firm
- Questions
- Team
“As a relentless advocate for social justice, Attorney Justin Singleton is a very passionate criminal defense attorney that loves to fight for what is right.”
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Garuz Legal Group
- Case
- Solution
- Feel
“She makes sure ur OK with what's going on and if ur not she works her way around things if I ever get in any legal trouble again I WILL only be going with Alexis law firm.”
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Waukesha Criminal Defense
“Goes beyond the "easy" answer to a case, digs into the details, and challenges simplistic, knee-jerk conclusions with strong legal analysis and creative solutions to client needs.”
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Walden Neitzke & Kuhary
- Expertise
- Confidence
- Knowledge
“Our experience was tremendously positive - Patrick was patient with me and all my questions, and gave me a huge sense of relief and confidence that all of our affairs would be in order.”
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Huppertz & Powers
- Law Firm
“Long time client of Matt Huppertz, would never call another lawyer!”
The 24 firms listed for Waukesha, 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: Waukesha, WI
13 of the 24 firms we list are based in Waukesha; the other 11 serve Waukesha from towns including Wauwatosa (10 mi), Brookfield (7 mi) and Milwaukee (15 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,358 reviews; 4 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 (89%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "expertise" and "results". 7 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (6), criminal defense (4), drug charges (3), drunk driving (3) and family law (3). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 7 offer urgent consultations and 13 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Waukesha offer free consultations?
13 of the 24 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.
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Colque Law
“He provides a range of legal services, which is helpful when your case intersects with other areas of law.”
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Thelen & Associates
- Money
- Price
- Children
“Following an exhausting divorce, they stood by us when my ex husband tried to rearrange things years later (and eventually helped us finalize my new husband's adoption of our daughter).”
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Alberti Legal
- Traffic
- Court
- Communication
“Attorney Alberti is very professional and ethical I had to call him for a last minute small claims situation not only did he respond quickly with his assistant Kate but won the case I highly recommend him.”
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Rypel Law Office
“Great Lawyer who's helped me a few times in life & very trustful in his words”
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Law Offices Of John Paul Marchan
- Jail
- Probation
“Considering how it could have affected my insurance premium, it was well worth it to have John negotiate the citation to cut everything by 1/2 except for the fine amount.”
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Dorlack Joseph
- Court
“And had I been able to follow directions back then I coulda avoided much much more but that was out of Joseph's hands..”
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Jaessing & Conklin
“One thing he did that was invaluable was managing our expectations of the probate process and being supportive every step of the way.”
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Grieve Law Criminal Defense
- Weapon
- Seminar
- Trust
“In the end, Adam's tireless advocacy and unparalleled legal acumen led us to the exact outcome we had hoped for—a testament to his exceptional abilities as a lawyer and his unwavering commitment to justice.”
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Kim & Lavoy
- License
- Work
- Law Firm
“I've had my fair share of speeding tickets, and am super thankful for Attorney Hoff, he negotiated the points down and in most cases eliminated them.”
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Konstantakis Law Office
- Power of Attorney
- Trust
- Case
“We're happy to have her as “our attorney”, not only for estate planning but also as trusted guidance for all other legal issues that have come up.”
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The McLario Firm
- Estate
- Information
- Calls
“During the course of the sale of a estate for a client, Al Spiegel and his team were able to provide me with all the necessary information to effectively prepare, market and sell the home for the estate.”
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Dahlberg O'Meara Law Group
- Matter
- Honest
“John is one of the nicest people and very professional in his profession takes time to explain things to you and how the law works in your case and helps you understand .”
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Lee Law Firm
- Heart
- Well-Being
- Questions
“This firm did an excellent job and showed me they were assisting my well-being and not just seeking out a check (such as the other law firms who didn't take the time to read over my entire case report, and even predicted I would have jail time).”
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Buting, Williams & Stilling
“Although, Avery was still convicted, let's not forget about the defense being handcuffed about not being able to present another person had committed the murder defense.”
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Piel Law Office
- Questions
“After 9 hours of testimony (audio, video, two police officers, one witness, and one "expert" (all subpoenaed by the Prosecution)) we ended up WINNING; found NOT GUILTY after an award winning closing arguement by Attorney Piel.”
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Guza Law Office
“Attorney Guza is knowledgeable, professional, and fast with communication.”
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Jones Law Firm
- Expertise
- Team
- Communication
“Thanks to his diligent efforts, I was able to secure a respectful sentence of probation, which I consider to be a testament to his exceptional legal skills and negotiation tactics.”
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Law Offices of Benske, Gatzke, McFadden and Rose
- Understanding
- Team
- Questions
“I didn't have to double check, because he followed through right away with everything, and his staff was always up to speed on where we were with the case, and was able to answer my questions.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Waukesha, WI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1666
Maximum cost
$19982
National Average
$6106
Avg Per Hour Rates
$389
$3886
$6661
Average price range is based on 272 cost profiles
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