Criminal defense in Madison for more than thirty years. Dane, Sauk, Columbia, Jefferson and Dodge counties.The first consultation is free and will not obligate you in any way.
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the bar, the rail between the gallery and the well of a courtroom.
Attorney Nagel was present in open court when the motion was made and the justices unanimously granted it.
Robert Nagel has practiced law for more than 30 years in Madison and defended clients who faced numerous criminal charges including misdemeanors, felonies, drunk driving/OWI/DUI, probation revocations, sexual crimes, drug crimes, property crimes, and computer crimes.
“There is no single best attorney in Wisconsin but there may be a best attorney for your case.”ROBERT NAGEL
Seven admissions. The most recent, in person before the United States Supreme Court on December 12, 2022.
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Georgetown Law School Professor Paul Smith made the oral motion. Attorney Roger Sage and former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks sponsored the application.
The justices granted the motion unanimously and administered the Supreme Court oath to Nagel in open court. Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold was admitted the same day.
Present in court.
Admitted on the record.
Criminal defense in Dane County and the surrounding counties of south central Wisconsin.
Defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. In Wisconsin, due to statutory changes and more sophisticated blood alcohol-testing technologies, mounting a successful defense is difficult, but there are aspects of the arrest and charge that can be challenged.
Drug charges include misdemeanors and felonies, and range from simple possession; possession with intent to deliver; and manufacture, distribution or delivery.
A conviction may carry mandatory prison time and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Because computers are frequently shared, computer forensic examinations may be necessary.
Theft is taking something that doesn't belong to you, whereas a robbery is taking something from a person and using force, or the threat of force, to do it.
Fraud is the knowing use of dishonesty and deception in order to achieve some sort of gain, usually (though not always) financial.
In many of these battery or assault cases, there is the possibility of significant prison time and the potential to affect your future employment and education goals.
Also defended: domestic violence · restraining order violation · traffic offenses and license reinstatement · disorderly conduct.
As the firm's practice page explains, Wisconsin offenses are classified as misdemeanors, felonies or criminal traffic. A crime punishable by imprisonment in the Wisconsin prisons is a felony.
In Wisconsin, first-offense OWI is a civil forfeiture, not a crime. The firm's overview also explains that a felony conviction forfeits the right to vote, to hold office, to sit on a jury and to own a gun.
Discuss your individual situation with an attorney. Read the firm's Wisconsin criminal defense overview ↗
From the bench, the bar and the people represented. In their own words, as published by the firm.
“Your attorney, Mr. Nagel, is not known for engaging in any kind of groveling. You've got a very aggressive attorney...”
“Your equal protection motion looks very good. I'm impressed. I should have thought of that.”
“there is a strong likelihood that I will move to dismiss this matter at the FPT date.”
Thanks again for taking my case. Your tact and expertise have proven invaluable throughout this mess. I got what I wanted, and all while working with a genuinely cool guy! Couldn't have asked for more.
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Mr. Nagel: Whatever the outcome may be, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. I was very emotional at my hearing, and I do not know if I expressed my gratitude for your belief in me and everything you did on my behalf. I feel confident that everything that could have been done on my behalf was done.
Thank you for being there for me. Not having gone through this sort of thing before, it was bewildering and confusing for me. I appreciate your patience and kindness.
Just know you're on my referral list anytime someone asks for a great criminal defense attorney!
Thanks Attorney Nagel, everything appears great. I really appreciate your help throughout the process and getting many of the charges dropped.
Just wanted to say thank you again for all you did for me during my court process. You're a true professional in every way. I won't ever forget all you did for me and keeping me on the right track and giving me quality advice and I will always recommend you to anyone I know in the future.
I have total confidence in you. You are a professional, run a sound business, and have great knowledge. Can't express how grateful I am to have stumbled upon you.
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Thank you once more for what you have achieved (for my son). Thank you for going out of your way to call me this evening.
Madison.com reported that Judge David Flanagan stayed a prison sentence and placed a Sun Prairie man on probation after he fired at cars on the Beltline. Nagel argued that the man had set out to die that night, possibly in a suicide by police officer, and recovered his will to live after a series of serious mistakes.
READ THE MADISON.COM REPORT ↗Robert F. Nagel
Attorney, campaign consultant and policy analyst.
A career in court.
A life in the community.
Robert Nagel has owned and managed his own law firm, managed Tammy Baldwin's first campaign for the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1992, sued environmental polluters and raised two children.
His work has included TechLaw, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Common Cause and the staff of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin.
“My goal in every case is to help my clients restore their self-esteem and standing in the community.”
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