Christopher T Van Wagner, SC

Christopher T Van Wagner, SC: Attorney with Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Defending people since 1994. Former state and federal prosecutor. Editor, Cornell Law Review, 1980-81. Named to Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2016, 2015, 2014, and earlier. Named one of Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001-present. Named Dane County Defense Bar Warrior of the Year. Assistant Prosecutor, Mercer County (NJ) Prosecutor Office, 1983-1987. Law Clerk, Honorable Dickinson R. Debevoise, U.S.D.C.-D.N.J., 1981-1982.

Areas of Practice (34)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Battery
  • Computer Crimes
  • Internet Crimes
  • Pornography
  • Conspiracy
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Domestic Battery
  • Abuse & Violence
  • Domestic Terrorism
  • Drug Crimes
  • Drunk Driving
  • Felony OWI
  • Intoxicated Vehicular Homicide
  • Federal & State Charges
  • Criminal Trials
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Felony Murder Homicide
  • Negligent Homicide
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Kidnapping
  • False Imprisonment
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Assault Battery
  • Sexual Predator
  • Stalking
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Arson
  • Theft
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Fraud
  • Embezzlement

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
St. Lawrence University, B.A., English Literature, 1978; St. Lawrence University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1978; Cornell Law School, Editor, 1981; Cornell Law School, Symposium Editor, 1981; Cornell Law School, Vol. 65, 1981; Cornell Law School, Cornell Law Review, 1981; Cornell Law School, Cornell Law Review, 1981
Law School Attended:
Cornell Law School, J.D., Symposium Editor; Cornell Law School, J.D., Vol. 65; Cornell Law School, J.D., Cornell Law Review; Cornell Law School, J.D., Editor; Cornell Law School, J.D., Cornell Law Review
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, New Jersey; 1989, Illinois; 1994, Wisconsin; 1981, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; 1989, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1994, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1994, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Memberships:
State Bar of Wisconsin; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers.
ISLN:
901846417

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Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (5 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/12/12 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/28/11 in DUI/DWI

    Mr. Van Wagner is certainly one of the best OWI attorneys in the state. He is an effective communicator, advocate and counselor. He is a consistent referral for our clients as well as a source for insight into the practice.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/06/11 in Criminal Defense

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/25/12 in Criminal Defense

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/25/12 in Criminal Defense

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Christopher is an excellent attorney. He will do his very best for you, and the results will be the best possible.

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