Business Details
Your Trusted Criminal Defense & Appeals Attorney in Milwaukee
At Kachelski Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing unwavering legal representation for individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. With over 18 years of experience, our practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense and appellate advocacy, ensuring clients receive both aggressive courtroom representation and meticulous postconviction review. Our founder, Angela Kachelski, has handled more than 75 homicide cases and secured favorable outcomes through direct appeals, federal habeas corpus petitions, and Wisconsin Supreme Court arguments. We maintain flexible office hours to accommodate client needs and offer tailored payment options to ensure accessibility. Our expertise spans felony and misdemeanor defense, juvenile offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar criminal matters. We also specialize in appellate review, sentence modification, and parole proceedings, leveraging our deep understanding of both trial and appellate court processes.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our membership with the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and other professional legal organizations. Licensed in all Wisconsin state courts, federal district courts, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, we provide comprehensive legal solutions grounded in extensive practical experience. Our approach combines strategic litigation with personalized client communication, ensuring transparency and trust throughout every case. This combination of specialized expertise, proven courtroom success, and client-centered service establishes our firm as a trusted advocate in criminal defense law.
Services
Criminal Defense
Appellate Review
Juvenile Offenses
Sentence Modification
Federal Habeas Corpus
Postconviction Review
Sex Crimes Defense
Felonies Defense
Misdemeanors Defense
Parole Review
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of specialized criminal defense experience in state and federal courts
- Our attorney has handled over 75 homicide cases at trial and appellate levels
- We provide flexible appointment scheduling for client convenience
- Our practice combines trial expertise with successful appellate advocacy
- We accept cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex federal criminal matters
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges in Wisconsin state courts. We represent clients facing accusations ranging from assault and drug offenses to robbery and white-collar crimes. With extensive trial experience, we develop strategic defense approaches tailored to each case's specific circumstances while maintaining open communication with clients throughout the legal process.
Appellate Review
We specialize in appellate advocacy for criminal cases across Wisconsin and federal jurisdictions. Our services include direct appeals, collateral appeals, and habeas corpus petitions. With successful arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, we focus on identifying legal errors and procedural issues to challenge convictions or modify sentences through postconviction review.
Juvenile Offenses
Our juvenile defense services address charges against minors in Wisconsin courts. We handle cases involving delinquency, status offenses, and serious criminal allegations. Understanding the unique implications for young offenders, we work to minimize long-term consequences while protecting clients' rights throughout court proceedings and advocating for rehabilitative outcomes.
Federal Habeas Corpus
We provide specialized representation for federal habeas corpus petitions challenging unlawful convictions or sentences. Our experience includes navigating complex federal postconviction procedures, preparing detailed legal arguments, and advocating for clients' rights in federal district courts and appellate circuits when constitutional violations affect criminal case outcomes.
Sentence Modification
Our postconviction services include seeking sentence modifications through Wisconsin's postconviction review process. We analyze cases for potential sentencing errors, present compelling arguments for reduced penalties, and advocate for clients' interests during resentencing hearings while maintaining focus on achieving fair and just outcomes through legal channels.
People
Angela Kachelski
Attorney
Angela Kachelski has practiced criminal defense law for 18 years, handling over 75 homicide cases and achieving successful appellate outcomes. She represents clients in Wisconsin state courts and federal jurisdictions, focusing on trial defense and postconviction review while maintaining active memberships in multiple legal professional organizations.
Questions
What areas of criminal law does Kachelski Law Firm handle?
We handle all types of criminal defense cases including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile offenses, sex crimes, drug charges, and white-collar crimes in both state and federal courts.
Can you help with appeals after a criminal conviction?
Yes, we specialize in appellate and postconviction review services including direct appeals, collateral appeals, federal habeas corpus petitions, and sentence modification proceedings in Wisconsin and federal courts.
Are payment plans available for legal services?
We offer flexible payment options and can discuss customized payment arrangements during your initial consultation to make quality legal representation accessible for all clients.
What makes Kachelski Law Firm different from other criminal defense practices?
Our unique combination of extensive trial experience with successful appellate advocacy provides comprehensive legal strategy. With over 75 homicide cases handled and multiple Wisconsin Supreme Court arguments, we combine practical courtroom knowledge with specialized legal expertise.
Do you handle federal criminal cases?
Yes, we represent clients in federal criminal cases across Wisconsin jurisdictions including the Eastern and Western District Courts, as well as appeals through the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
