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John Birdsall

We Demand Justice

35 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
New York, Wisconsin

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S. F. March 8, 2020

If you are in legal trouble, THIS is the person to call. Charged with a Felony, I had no clue how the legal system worked. I was in a complete panic, afraid I would lose everything. John took time to listen, explain, and plan my defense. He fought the State of Wisconsin’s refusal to provide evidence and won. John fought a maleficent prosecutor who delayed at every opportunity and won. I had an attorney tell me, “if I were in legal trouble, John is who I would hire.” In fact, more than 1 attorney told me I had hired the best lawyer in WI. The Judges in my case clearly respected John and the work he has done. John has worked tirelessly to improve the system here in Wisconsin so that the rights of the accused are protected. He worked long hours and even weekends on my case. The result? I am cleared of all charges and have my life back. If you need legal counsel, don't spend another second being worried. Hire John.

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Biography

Attorney John Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted criminal defense lawyers in Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. With over 250 jury trails, mostly for serious felonies such as homicide, he has an acquittal rate that is three times the Wisconsin average. John’s practice is focused exclusively on defending the wrongly accused, and has recently helped a client named Eddie Gill. After being accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee resident, John helped uncover that the police has interrogated Gill into confessing when he was in fact not involved at all. Gill was merely a witness to the crime, and John was able to defend his rights and have the case dismissed and all of the charges again Gill were dropped. John has been able to help several clients defend their rights, like Gill, and ensure that they are getting the best results no matter what the charges are against them. As a current member of the board of directors and past President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, John has helped developing sentencing guidelines for state judges and serves as a member of the Wisconsin Sentencing Commission. He also holds an AV rating, the highest available, in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which is a testament to the fact that his peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence. John has shared his experiences by writing and hosting lectures for a wide range of audiences on criminal law topics such as warrantless searches, coerced confessions, prison overcrowding and truth-in-sentencing. John earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from University of Wisconsin Madison and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School where he was named to the Dean’s List. He was also formerly associated with Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen as well as Gonzalez, Saggio, Birdsall & Harlan in Milwaukee before beginning his own prac

Practice Areas

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

White Collar Crime

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York: New York State Office of Court Administration
Since 2017

Wisconsin: Wisconsin Court System
Since 1989

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Founder: Birdsall Obear & Associates LLC; 2020 - Current

President: Birdsall Law Offices, S.C.; 1999 - Current

Attorney: Gonzalez, Saggio, Birdsall & Harlan; 1992 - 1999

Attorney: Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen S.C.; 1989 - 1992

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School: J.D. (1989) | Law; 1986 - 1989; Activities: Dean's List (Law School), Graduated with Honors, Legal Defense Project (student attorney).

University of Wisconsin - Madison: B.A. (1986) | Political Science, History - Honors Program; 1981 - 1986; Activities: Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society, Political Science Society, Model Organization of American States

Awards

Martin Hanson Advocate Prize: Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; The Martin Hanson Advocate Prize is awarded to a criminal defense attorney in Wisconsin that achieves the rare achievement of getting an acquittal in a homicide case.

AV Rating: Martindale-Hubbell; Awarded to attorney based on a high rating by their peers

Professional Associations

Wisconsin State Bar # 1017786: Member; Current

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: President; Current; Activities: Past President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers