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Coad Law Office, S.C.
Criminal defense lawyer · Based in Madison
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Coad Law Office, with lead attorney Richard A. Coad and attorney Dennis E. Burke, defends Wisconsin state and federal criminal cases. It also handles appeals, white-collar defense, OWI, Lacey Act wildlife cases, university discipline, professional license defense, pardons and expungements, and appears in federal courts in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay.
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MadisonWI.com guide
Choosing a criminal defense lawyer in Madison
If you've been arrested or charged, talk to a lawyer before talking to investigators. You have the right to remain silent and the right to counsel.
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In Wisconsin, a first-offense OWI is usually a civil violation rather than a crime, though it still carries license, fine and insurance consequences. It can be criminal from the start if a child under 16 was in the vehicle or someone was hurt, and repeat offenses are criminal. A lawyer who regularly handles Dane County OWI cases can explain the realistic outcomes.
If you can't afford a lawyer, you may qualify for representation through the Wisconsin State Public Defender, which applies its own financial test. For private counsel, ask whether they charge a flat fee or by the hour, and what happens to the fee if the case goes to trial.
This guide is general information, not legal advice.