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Marquette Law grad suspended in 2 states
An attorney disciplined in Michigan for using client money to pay for unrelated expenses was suspended Wednesday for 179 days in Wisconsin.
Attorney who robbed credit union suspended (UPDATE)
A Madison attorney who robbed a credit union is suspended from practicing law for three years, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Milwaukee attorney suspended for misconduct
A Milwaukee attorney is suspended from practicing law for four months after failing to participate in discipline proceedings brought against him.
Criminal defense attorney publicly reprimanded
The state Supreme Court publicly reprimanded a Milwaukee criminal defense attorney Wednesday for mismanaging matters in the cases of five clients.
Justices raise plea agreement possibility for attorney discipline
Eager to find ways to improve the state’s process of disciplining attorneys, Wisconsin justices recently discussed the possibility of allowing plea agreements in Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings.
La Crosse attorney faces high court reprimand
A La Crosse criminal defense attorney who allegedly failed to separate client money from the rest of his firm’s accounts is facing a public reprimand from the state Supreme Court.
OLR eyes longer suspension for Milwaukee-area attorney
A longtime Milwaukee-area attorney who tried to surrender his law license faces additional punishment for allegedly practicing law while he was suspended.
OLR seeks suspension for Mequon attorney
The Office of Lawyer regulation seeks a 60-day suspension for a Mequon attorney accused of misleading a loan company in the wake of a settlement.
Wis. Supreme Court considering another OLR review
Less than two years after its last review, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering another evaluation of how the state disciplines lawyers.
Justices question OLR director about disciplinary delays
A proposal to greatly reduce the number of referees handling attorney disciplinary cases sparked a larger debate Friday about the state of Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings in Wisconsin.
State high court to consider shrinking OLR referee pool
The state Supreme Court is considering whether to significantly reduce the number of referees who handle lawyer discipline cases on a regular basis.
Beloit attorney suspended for 1 year
A Beloit attorney who mishandled thousands of dollars of client money has been suspended for one year.
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Case Digests
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- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
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