Practice Areas

Wisconsin Criminal Defense Law Firm

For more than 25 years, the attorneys at BUTING & WILLIAMS, S.C., in Brookfield and Glendale, Wisconsin, have been defending people charged with a crime throughout the state. We will aggressively defend you against criminal charges in federal and state trial and appellate courts. To learn more about our work regarding criminal law, contact us for a free initial consultation.

Criminal Trials

In any criminal trial, you must have an attorney who thoroughly prepares for your case. Before stepping into a courtroom, our firm carefully reviews all relevant police reports, witness statements, photographs, video and audio tapes, crime lab reports or blood analysis reports and any other evidence the prosecutor intends to offer at trial. We may employ private investigators to speak to witnesses and gather evidence, or expert witnesses to analyze the evidence to conduct independent tests or assist in the preparation for cross-examination of the state’s experts. Our approach has resulted in successful verdicts or resolutions for clients in cases related to:

Sex Offenses We defend people against serious criminal charges like sexual assault or child molestation.
Internet Crimes Our firm defends individuals facing charges of solicitation of a minor as a result of police computer stings and possession of child pornography.
Drug Offenses We defend people charged with both federal and state drug crimes.
Homicide/Violent Crimes We are capable of defending you against even the most severe criminal charges, including homicide or other serious injury, or robbery and theft charges.
Domestic Violence Charges We will defend you against serious criminal charges related to domestic violence.
White Collar Crimes If you are a professional accused of a white collar crime, contact one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys to protect your reputation.
Drunk Driving Charges You should hire one of our experienced attorneys to defend you against a drunk driving charge.
Juvenile Offenses We defend juveniles in juvenile court and adult court against serious criminal charges.

Criminal Appeals and Postconviction Relief

We are experienced appellate attorneys who will fight for your postconviction rights.

Appeals and Postconviction Relief

If you received a verdict or sentencing that you believe is unfair, or you believe there was a flaw in the legal process during your trial, we will review your case and advise you regarding the likelihood of success of an appeal. We will examine all transcripts of prior trial or other proceedings, as well as the prior attorney(s) file(s). We will also examine the original police reports, crime lab reports and witness statements. We may employ private investigators to interview other witnesses who may not have been interviewed by the police or prior defense counsel.

We will evaluate your case to determine whether the court made errors in its rulings or whether newly discovered evidence should provide you with a new trial.

We will also review your prior lawyer’s performance to determine whether you received the effective assistance of counsel guaranteed to each defendant by the Constitution. The law involves the work of many human beings, and justice depends on the ability of the lawyers on both sides of the case to effectively present their view of the evidence. Unfortunately, many private criminal defense lawyers and public defenders may be overworked or outmatched by the prosecution in experience or resources. Sometimes even good, experienced attorneys may make mistakes serious enough to cause a court to order you a new trial.

Experience has taught us that many innocent people are wrongly accused and sometimes even convicted. Police can make mistakes, some witnesses do lie under oath and jurors do not always reach the proper verdict. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney to reduce the chance that you will become one of the many wrongly convicted people in this country.

Contact BUTING & WILLIAMS, S.C. to schedule a free initial consultation.