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A lawyer who stole more than a half-million dollars had his law license revoked Tuesday by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Read More »Brookfield attorney gets maximum sentence in foreclosure scam (UPDATE)
A Brookfield attorney who pleaded guilty to felony fraud charges received the maximum sentence allowable Wednesday.
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Read More »Brookfield attorney pleads guilty to fraud (UPDATE)
A Brookfield attorney who pled guilty to felony fraud charges on Wednesday could face a stricter sentence structure than normal because of missed court appearances that resulted in his arrest and incarceration.
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Read More »Judge sets $1 million bail for Brookfield attorney
A Milwaukee judge set bail at $1 million cash for Thomas Bielinski, the Brookfield attorney arrested in a church last month after skipping two plea hearings.
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Read More »Bail hearing set for attorney arrested at church
The Brookfield attorney arrested in a church after skipping two plea hearings last week will return to court Jan. 10.
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Read More »Brookfield attorney arrested at church after skipping plea hearing
Authorities on Wednesday apprehended a Brookfield attorney who was wanted by police after skipping two court dates Monday.
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Read More »Attorney charged with felony skips plea hearings, warrant issued (UPDATE)
A Brookfield attorney charged with stealing more than $500,000 through a complex foreclosure scam is now a fugitive from the law after skipping court twice Monday.
Tagged with: Foreclosure J.D. Watts Kohler & Hart Kurt Benkley Michael Hart Thomas Bielinski
Read More »Attorney expected to change plea in foreclosure scam case
A Brookfield attorney charged with stealing more than $500,000 through a complex foreclosure scam appears ready to face his fate.
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Read More »Brookfield attorney seeks license resignation (UPDATE)
A Brookfield attorney facing felony fraud charges wants to surrender his law license in Wisconsin.
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Read More »Bond set for Brookfield lawyer accused in foreclosure scheme (UPDATE)
An attorney accused of stealing more than $500,000 through a fraudulent foreclosure scheme made his initial appearance in Milwaukee County intake court on Wednesday afternoon.
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