Attorney Erika Amundson - Eau Claire, WI

Dedicated Defense and Family Legal Advocacy in Eau Claire

Facing state criminal charges or navigating contentious child placement disputes can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals. Attorney Erika Amundson delivers compassionate, assertive legal counsel to clients throughout Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and surrounding western Wisconsin counties. As a trusted solo practitioner, attorney Amundson ensures that every client receives direct attorney attention rather than having their case relegated to assistants. If you urgently need a criminal defense lawyer or find yourself searching for a dedicated child custody attorney who will fight tenaciously in court, Erika Amundson provides the skilled representation necessary to protect your freedom and family bonds.

Focused Practice Areas and Courtroom Services

Attorney Erika Amundson focuses her practice on criminal litigation and domestic relations, offering rigorous representation across several primary areas of Wisconsin law:

• Criminal Defense Representation: Defending individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies across circuit courts, including drug possession, property theft, disorderly conduct, domestic disturbance allegations, and probation revocations. Attorney Amundson conducts detailed factual investigations and challenges state evidence at every stage.
• OWI and DUI Defense: Operating while intoxicated citations carry severe penalties, including license revocation, mandatory ignition interlock devices, heavy fines, and potential jail sentences. The practice scrutinizes traffic stops, field sobriety testing procedures, and breathalyzer accuracy to build solid defense strategies.
• Child Custody and Placement Disputes: Protecting parental relationships and securing fair placement schedules remains a core priority. The office advocates for workable joint legal custody plans and equitable physical placement arrangements that prioritize the best interests of minors.
• Guardian Ad Litem Appointments: Regularly appointed by circuit court judges to serve as a guardian ad litem in contested family and juvenile matters, attorney Amundson provides independent, thorough recommendations regarding the safety and welfare of children.
• Traffic Ticket Defense: Helping drivers contest moving violations, speeding citations, and operating after revocation charges to prevent driver license suspension and catastrophic insurance rate increases.
• Restraining Orders and Injunctions: Assisting individuals seeking protective orders or defending clients against unjust domestic abuse and harassment injunction filings.

Recognized Commitment to Justice and Equal Access

Erika Amundson's dedicated legal service extends well beyond private client defense. She has been repeatedly named to the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society by the State Bar of Wisconsin for contributing dozens of hours of volunteer legal aid to low-income residents and vulnerable families. Furthermore, as an outspoken champion for constitutional fairness, she has accepted numerous court-appointed cases through the State Public Defender system, ensuring that every accused individual receives vigorous, high-quality legal defense regardless of financial standing.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation Today

The decisions you make immediately following an arrest or family separation can influence your legal standing for years to come. By engaging a seasoned Eau Claire advocate who understands local court personnel and evidentiary standards, you place yourself in the strongest possible position. Attorney Erika Amundson offers honest case assessments, flexible meeting options, and personalized defense plans tailored to your specific circumstances. Contact her Menomonie Street office today to hire a criminal defense lawyer committed to standing by your side from start to finish.