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Christopher T Van Wagner

Christopher T Van Wagner

Christopher T Van WagnerSC: Aggressive Defense When Needed Most
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ...
  • Wisconsin
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Biography

An accomplished defense attorney with a background in prosecution.

Education
Cornell University
J.D. (1981) | Law
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Honors: Editor, Cornell Law Review
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St. Lawrence University
(1978) English Literature
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Editor, Hill News campus newspaper; Member, Irving Bachelor English Honorary Society; Commissioner, Intramural Basketball League
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Van Wagner Law Offices
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Shareholder
Van Wagner & Wood, S.C.
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Sole Practitioner
Van Wagner Law Offices
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AUSA
U.S. Attorney's Office, Madison WI
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Associate Attorney
Mayer Brown & Platt
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Assistant Prosecutor, Felony Crimes
Mercer County (Trenton) NJ Prosecutor's Office
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Speaking Engagements
FREE CLE FRIDAY WITH WILMIC - “NOW OR NEVER: Paradise by the Dashboard Lights – An Old Criminal Lawyer’s Top Tips to Avoid Ethical & Malpractice Complaints”, WILMIC
Awards
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5.0 Client Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Madison Magazine
Wisconsin Best DUI Defense Attorneys
OWI-DUI.com
Wisconsin Super Lawyers
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Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Madison Magazine
Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Madison Magazine
Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Madison Magazine
Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
Madison Magazine
Professional Associations
Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
President
Current
Activities: Chris currently serves as president of the Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, where he puts his experience and knowledge to use daily as he works to mentor the next generation of trial lawyers.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin
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7th Circuit
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10th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Madison
110 East Main Street
Suite 705
Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: (608) 284-1200
Fax: (608) 284-1260