Criminal Defense

Criminal defense for individuals facing charges in Wisconsin.

If you’ve been charged with a crime, your record, your reputation, and your future opportunities may all be at risk. In more serious cases, the consequences can affect your freedom, your rights, and your ability to move forward.

Piel Law Office defends criminal cases by closely examining how the arrest, investigation, and evidence were handled to identify issues that can affect the outcome.

Most people don’t know what actually matters after a criminal charge

After being charged, it’s common to focus on the accusation itself. But criminal cases are often shaped by how the evidence was gathered, how law enforcement acted, and whether proper procedures were followed.

Most people don’t know what can be challenged or what may weaken the case against them. They’re left trying to make decisions without a clear understanding of their rights or their options.

Where things often go wrong

Issues can come from parts of the process that aren’t always obvious:

• How the arrest was made
• Whether law enforcement followed proper procedures
• How evidence was collected, handled, or documented
• Statements taken without proper protections
• Gaps or inconsistencies in reports or witness accounts

How we handle criminal defense cases

Review the circumstances
We start by understanding what happened, how the arrest took place, and what issues may need immediate attention.

Examine the evidence
Police reports, witness statements, and investigative procedures are reviewed closely for mistakes, gaps, or violations.

Identify defenses and legal issues
We look for constitutional violations, procedural errors, and weaknesses in the case that may affect the outcome.

Explain your options
You’ll get a clear understanding of where your case stands, what can be challenged, and what steps make sense moving forward.

Build the defense
From negotiations to court proceedings, the case is handled based on the facts, the evidence, and the strongest available defense strategy.

Criminal charges we commonly handle

Piel Law Office represents individuals facing a range of misdemeanor and felony charges across Wisconsin. Each case is reviewed based on its specific facts, the evidence involved, and how the investigation was handled.

Common charges include:

• Battery
• Disorderly conduct
• Drug possession and related offenses
• Theft and fraud allegations
• Bail jumping
• Other misdemeanor and felony offenses