Schroeder & Lough, S.C. - La Crosse, WI

Formidable Criminal Defense and OWI Representation in La Crosse

Facing criminal allegations or an arrest for intoxicated driving places your personal liberty, reputation, and employment in immediate jeopardy. Schroeder and Lough, S.C. provides aggressive, trial-tested criminal defense representation to individuals across La Crosse County, Monroe County, Vernon County, Trempealeau County, and surrounding western Wisconsin communities. Located in downtown La Crosse, the firm is spearheaded by partners Todd E. Schroeder and Jennifer Lough. Both attorneys have earned consistent selection to Wisconsin Super Lawyers in criminal defense, reflecting the highest level of peer respect and courtroom distinction throughout the state.

A critical advantage the firm offers is deep insight into how the state constructs criminal prosecutions. Attorney Jennifer Lough previously served as an assistant district attorney in Waukesha County, handling complex jury trials and sensitive crime prosecutions. This prosecutorial background allows the defense team to anticipate the state trial strategies, identify procedural flaws in police investigations, and construct aggressive defense motions. Whether confronting misdemeanor citations or major felony indictments, individuals who need to find an attorney for criminal defense turn to Schroeder and Lough for focused, unwavering advocacy.

Strategic Wisconsin OWI and Drunk Driving Defense

Wisconsin drunk driving laws carry severe statutory penalties, including mandatory jail sentences, substantial fines, ignition interlock device orders, and driver license revocations. The firm provides rigorous defense against all operating while intoxicated charges:

• Defending first-time civil OWI infractions as well as high-stakes repeat misdemeanor and felony OWI offenses.
• Challenging the legality of initial traffic stops, questioning whether law enforcement had valid reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
• Disputing the administration of standardized field sobriety tests and challenging breath test results from Intoximeter machines.
• Scrutinizing hospital blood draw protocols, search warrants, and laboratory chain-of-custody handling for blood alcohol or drug impairment tests.
• Guiding drivers through administrative suspension hearings to preserve driving privileges and obtain occupational driver licenses.

Comprehensive Misdemeanor and Felony Defense

The firm defends clients against the complete spectrum of criminal charges in Wisconsin state circuit courts:

• Vigorous defense against drug crime charges, including possession of controlled substances, narcotics trafficking, prescription drug fraud, and intent to deliver.
• Domestic violence and domestic abuse allegations, including battery, disorderly conduct, stalking, and defending against domestic abuse injunctions and restraining orders.
• Defending severe accusations including sexual assault, child abuse, and homicide, conducting meticulous independent defense investigations.
• Property and theft crime defense involving burglary, robbery, retail theft, fraud, embezzlement, and white collar financial offenses.
• Defending traffic violations such as reckless driving, operating after revocation, operating while suspended, and habitual traffic offender classifications.

Why Hire Schroeder and Lough, S.C.

When the state marshals its prosecutorial resources against you, selecting the right defense counsel is crucial. Schroeder and Lough, S.C. brings proven trial skills, relentless preparation, and compassionate client communication to every case. The attorneys provide accessible emergency consultations when urgent arrests occur and offer transparent legal representation from start to finish. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer or consult an experienced OWI attorney in La Crosse, contact Schroeder and Lough, S.C. today to schedule a confidential free consultation.