Everson & Richards LLP - Fond du Lac, WI

Criminal Defense and Trial Advocacy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

When confronting criminal charges in Wisconsin, your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line. Established in 2004 by seasoned trial attorneys Kirk W. Everson and Steven G. Richards, Everson and Richards LLP has built an exceptional track record protecting defendants throughout Fond du Lac County and across the state. If you need a criminal defense lawyer urgently, this trial-tested legal team provides aggressive courtroom defense supported by extensive litigation experience.

Unlike general law offices that handle criminal defense as an occasional sideline, Everson and Richards LLP focuses squarely on criminal litigation. The attorneys are admitted before all Wisconsin state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, ensuring high-caliber defense against both state misdemeanors and complex federal prosecutions.

Strategic Defense for State and Federal Criminal Charges

An arrest requires rapid intervention and an assertive legal plan. When looking to find a lawyer who investigates the facts and challenges prosecutorial evidence, Everson and Richards LLP delivers formidable representation across core areas:

• Violent crime defense: Relentless defense against assault, battery, domestic disputes, weapons charges, and homicide accusations.
• Drug crime defense: Protecting clients charged with narcotics possession, distribution, and manufacturing under state or federal law.
• Theft and burglary defense: Courtroom defense against retail theft, property offenses, and felony burglary charges.
• Traffic ticket defense: Skilled representation by traffic ticket lawyers resolving speeding, reckless driving, and suspended license violations.
• Restraining orders and sensitive offenses: Focused advocacy in sensitive criminal allegations and domestic restraining order hearings.

Tenacious Defense Against Wisconsin OWI Charges

Operating while intoxicated (OWI) penalties in Wisconsin involve heavy fines, driver license revocation, mandatory ignition interlock devices, and jail time for repeat offenses. Everson and Richards LLP scrutinizes every element of the traffic stop, from field sobriety tests to chemical breath and blood test administration, striving to get charges dismissed or reduced.

Defense for Department of Natural Resources Violations

Wisconsin enforces strict wildlife and conservation laws, and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) citations can carry severe forfeitures and license revocations. The firm offers rare, specialized representation for hunting, fishing, and boating violations, ensuring your constitutional rights remain protected.

Why Choose Everson and Richards LLP

Choosing proper representation makes all the difference when your future is at stake. Clients who hire an attorney at Everson and Richards LLP gain direct partner representation and uncompromising courtroom advocacy. Kirk W. Everson has earned prestigious accolades, including the Kuchler-Nicholson-Stilling Sensitive Crimes Award and recognition in Super Lawyers Rising Stars. The firm provides a free initial consultation, allowing you to discuss your case and understand your defense options without delay.