Criminal Defense Attorneys in Madison, WI

Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys

Experience matters. Put ours to work for you.

Madison Criminal Defense Attorneys

We are consistently recognized among the best criminal defense attorneys in Madison, Wisconsin. You’re in trouble. We’re here to help. For many of our clients it’s something they never thought they’d have to go through. Our goal is to protect you and your future by achieving exceptional results. We thrive on counseling our clients when it matters most. We regularly practice in state and federal court in Madison and throughout Wisconsin, and Rick Coad is one of the few Wisconsin lawyers to have argued a case in the U.S. Supreme Court. Put our experience to work for you.

Richard A. Coad

Madison Defense Lawyer

Rick Coad is ranked as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Madison, Wisconsin. From 2018 through 2023 Rick was nominated by other lawyers and judges as a Super Lawyer. That honor goes to only the top 5 percent of lawyers in Wisconsin. Prior to that selection, he was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star seven times. That ranked him in the top 2.5% of lawyers aged 40 or younger in Wisconsin. His reputation was born of a stubborn insistence on getting the best out of difficult situations for his clients.

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Skilled Defense Attorneys

Combined experience of more than 70 years

Madison criminal defense attorney Rick Coad has achieved exceptional results for his clients in a wide range of criminal defense cases, including disorderly conduct, battery, domestic battery, drug charges, embezzlement and fraud, sexual assault, false imprisonment and homicide. He gives each case the attention it deserves and works to achieve the best possible result for each of his clients. Experience and judgment matter. Put ours to work for you.

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Client Testimonials

Rick was extremely empathetic, thorough and attentive throughout the entire process. He helped to make a grievous situation as tolerable as possible. I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. Thank you so much!

T. L.

From the first phone call to Rick, he was very honest about my case, and told me what to expect. He also returned my calls and answered my emails promptly. Very down to earth as well. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer!

D. J.

Rick Coad embodies everything you could hope for in an attorney: professionalism, deep knowledge of the law, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. One thing I truly appreciated was his honesty and directness. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything; he provides you with the unvarnished truth throughout the entire process. Rick …

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Coad Law Office

10 E Doty St #513, Madison, WI 53703