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Justices discuss proposal to make some OLR investigations public
A public hearing Monday over whether to make public certain investigations into alleged attorney misconduct dredged up concerns state justices have about the attorney discipline system.
High court to hear attorney misconduct notification proposal
A proposal to make public certain investigations into allegations of attorney misconduct will be given a public hearing Monday in front of the state Supreme Court.
Attorney who made brazen accusations against judges is up for suspension
A Minnesota attorney who is suspended from practicing law in her state for making disparaging statements about judges in court filings is now facing similar discipline in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee defense attorney asks to give up her law license (UPDATE)
A suspended Milwaukee criminal defense attorney who is the subject of 14 pending misconduct investigations and multiple filed disciplinary cases is asking the state Supreme Court to revoke her law license.
High court suspends La Crosse attorney over harassment (UPDATE)
A La Crosse man licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, who was convicted of repeatedly harassing an ex-girlfriend, has been suspended from practicing for 90 days and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
OLR moves to disbar attorney who notarized will benefiting self
An attorney who notarized a will in Arizona that would benefit him financially is facing disbarment in Wisconsin.
Attorney pleads not guilty to 2 counts of embezzlement
A West Allis debt collection attorney who admitted to stealing more than $780,000 from his clients pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal charges.
Attorney faces suspension following convictions
A Fox Lake attorney who has been arrested and convicted of domestic violence and drunken driving multiple times in the past four years now faces the suspension of his law license.
Dues debate raises cost concerns
An attempt to restructure yearly dues for older and younger attorneys drew criticism Tuesday for the fiscal effect it would have on the State Bar and the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
Defense attorney accused of supplying items to an inmate
A Madison criminal defense attorney is accused of illegally passing items to an inmate he was visiting in a Portage prison.
Client protection fund at risk of maxing out
The State Bar of Wisconsin might have to defer payment on claims filed by people who have been wronged financially by attorneys.
Milwaukee defense attorney faces 2-year suspension
A Milwaukee criminal defense attorney is facing a two-year suspension of his law license for allegedly repeatedly ignoring clients and missing court deadlines.
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property
