Neenah and Appleton: Criminal Defense Attorneys
Have you been arrested? Are you under suspicion or under investigation for criminal activity? Have you been charged with a specific crime? Talk to a criminal defense attorney before making any type of statement to police, investigators or county prosecutors. A simple statement you make in an effort to show cooperation might permanently damage your defense.
If you would like to speak with a criminal defense lawyer at Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC, please call our Neenah law office toll-free at 866-745-1152 or e-mail us to arrange a confidential and free telephone consultation.
Experienced criminal defense attorneys for misdemeanor and felony cases
Our attorneys have handled large, high-profile criminal cases at trial and in appeals, and have served as legal analysts for regional media. We have been successful in obtaining dismissals and acquittals for clients accused of offenses ranging from drunk driving to tax crimes, and we have minimized the impact of criminal charges on the lives of others. Our success in criminal defense is based on our lawyers' thorough knowledge of the law, our intensive research and preparation of every case, and our skill at trial and in negotiations.
No such thing as a 'small' criminal problem
Even misdemeanor criminal charges can have major long-term consequences. If you've been charged with drug possession, an OWI or domestic violence, you might want to just pay the fine and get on with your life. However, consider the following:
- A domestic violence conviction can result in revocation of your right to own a gun.
- A drug possession conviction may bar you from receiving federal financial aid.
- A first-time drunk-driving conviction can result in suspension of your driver's license, thus affecting your employment.
Your criminal record is probably not private
For adults, your criminal record is publicly available via a public Web site operated by the Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP). This program is also known as Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). Even dismissed charges may appear on your CCAP report. Most juvenile delinquency records do not appear on WCCA. The major exception is traffic violations for over-16 drivers are publicly accessible.
Criminal law cases
At Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC, our attorneys have handled large and complex cases, including those requiring expert testimony and independent investigations. We also offer efficiency and cost-effective defense services for lesser offenses. Cases we are prepared to handle include:
- Criminal fraud
- Domestic violence
- Drunk driving/DUI
- Drug charges
- Juvenile crimes
- Parole and probation violations
- Expungement/expunction of criminal records
- Sex offenses
- Traffic violations
- White collar crime
Schedule a free and private telephone consultation
Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is an important decision. In order to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your situation before retaining our firm to represent you, we offer free initial telephone consultations. Please contact our Neenah office and arrange to speak with a criminal law attorney. We serve clients throughout the Fox River Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin.
