Business Details
Criminal Defense Lawyers Wisconsin Dells
Southworth Law Office is a trusted legal practice dedicated to defending individuals facing criminal charges in Wisconsin. With a foundation built on integrity and extensive experience, our firm combines the unique perspective of a former prosecutor with a commitment to personalized client service. We prioritize comprehensive legal strategies tailored to each client's specific circumstances, ensuring they receive informed guidance and aggressive representation. Our team focuses on criminal defense matters including OWI/DUI, white collar crimes, domestic violence, and drug offenses. Located in Wisconsin Dells, we serve clients throughout central Wisconsin with a deep understanding of local legal systems.We maintain a reputation for ethical practice and honest advocacy, working tirelessly to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. Our approach emphasizes proactive defense, leveraging prosecutorial insights to identify case weaknesses and challenge evidence effectively. With decades of combined legal experience, we provide accessible, one-on-one attention to clients during critical moments. Our practice philosophy centers on finding creative solutions while maintaining transparency about case realities. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct in every interaction with clients, courts, and legal professionals.
Services
OWI-DUI Defense
White Collar Crimes
Domestic Violence
Drug Crimes
Highlights and features
- We offer former prosecutor insights into criminal defense strategy
- Our team provides personalized one-on-one legal representation
- We focus on comprehensive solutions tailored to each case
- We serve central Wisconsin with local court system knowledge
- We maintain a proven track record of case dismissals and reduced charges
What people say
Dismissed charges
Aggressive defense
Personalized approach
Former prosecutor insights
Successful case outcomes
Services
OWI-DUI Defense
Our OWI/DUI defense service protects clients facing drunk driving charges in Wisconsin. We challenge evidence through technical analysis of breath tests, field sobriety tests, and arrest procedures. With former prosecutorial experience, we identify weaknesses in the state's case to seek charge reductions or dismissals.
White Collar Crimes
We defend professionals accused of financial crimes including fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. Our approach combines investigative resources with prosecutorial insights to challenge complex financial evidence and protect professional reputations.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence defense focuses on protecting clients' rights while challenging evidence in emotionally charged cases. We proactively investigate incidents to present alternative perspectives and counter prosecution narratives effectively.
Drug Crimes
We defend against drug charges ranging from possession to trafficking, challenging search and seizure procedures. Our strategy includes forensic analysis of drug evidence and negotiation for alternative sentencing options when appropriate.
People
Scott Southworth
Owner/Attorney
Former Juneau County District Attorney with extensive criminal law experience. Handles all case types from OWI/DUI to complex felonies. Combines prosecutorial insights with ethical defense strategies to protect client rights.
Questions
What areas do you serve for criminal defense cases?
We serve clients throughout central Wisconsin including Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Monroe, Sauk, and Waushara counties.
How can a former prosecutor help with my criminal defense?
Our former prosecutor experience provides unique insights into prosecution strategies, helping us identify case weaknesses and develop effective defense approaches.
What should I do immediately after being charged with a crime?
Contact our office immediately to protect your rights. Avoid discussing your case with anyone else before consulting with our experienced defense team.
Do you handle first-time OWI/DUI offenses?
Yes, we defend all OWI/DUI cases including first-time offenses, challenging evidence to minimize penalties and protect driving privileges.
Can domestic violence charges be dismissed?
While every case is different, we've successfully obtained dismissals by challenging evidence credibility and presenting alternative incident perspectives.
