Theodore J. Skemp Attorney at Law - La Crosse, WI

Formidable Criminal Defense and Family Law Representation in La Crosse

Facing criminal charges or navigating the painful dissolution of a marriage requires an attorney who combines deep local roots with unyielding trial experience. Situated on South 7th Street in downtown La Crosse, Theodore J. Skemp Attorney at Law has defended the constitutional rights and families of Western Wisconsin residents for more than thirty-five years. Born and raised in La Crosse into a renowned legal lineage, attorney Ted Skemp earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 1990. After early practice at prominent area firms, he established his solo practice to offer direct, compassionate, and uncompromising representation. When individuals need an attorney who treats them with dignity and refuses to back down in the courtroom, they turn to Ted Skemp for steadfast counsel.

Zealous Criminal Defense Across Misdemeanors and Serious Felonies

An unexpected arrest or state indictment puts your reputation, freedom, and family future at immediate risk. Acting as seasoned violent crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, attorney Skemp represents clients in the Circuit Court of La Crosse County and federal courtrooms across the Western District of Wisconsin. Having handled hundreds of criminal proceedings and taken numerous cases to jury verdict, he defends against charges including homicide, vehicular manslaughter, assault and battery, drug crime defense, domestic abuse allegations, arson, disorderly conduct, and child abuse. Ted examines warrant affidavits, interrogates police procedures, and identifies constitutional violations to suppress evidence and secure case dismissals.

Aggressive Defense for Drunk Driving and Traffic Citations

Wisconsin enforces rigorous statutory penalties for operating while intoxicated, where even a first-offense OWI brings heavy forfeitures, driver license revocation, and mandatory ignition interlock installation. As experienced dui defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers, attorney Skemp meticulously challenges every stage of traffic stops. He evaluates the reasonable suspicion behind vehicle stops, tests the scientific reliability of preliminary breath tests and Intoximeter results, and cross-examines officer observations of standardized field sobriety tests to safeguard your driving privileges.

Comprehensive Family Law, Divorce, and Child Placement Advocacy

Family disputes require balanced legal judgment that protects children while vigorously asserting parental rights. Operating as trusted divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and adoption lawyers, attorney Skemp assists spouses and parents through contested divorces, marital property division, paternity determinations, prenuptial agreements, and termination of parental rights proceedings. Having served as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in countless child custody disputes, attorney Skemp brings deep insight into judicial perspectives on child welfare, helping parents negotiate fair custody and placement arrangements.

Thoughtful Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Elder Care

Protecting vulnerable elderly relatives and preparing for unforeseen medical emergencies requires structured legal instruments. As experienced estate planning lawyers and wills lawyers, attorney Skemp prepares wills, special needs trusts, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Furthermore, he assists families in establishing court-ordered guardianships of the person and estate when aging parents or disabled adult children become unable to make safe decisions independently.

Why Clients Choose to Hire an Attorney at Theodore J. Skemp Law

Working directly with a veteran local attorney guarantees that your case receives personalized focus without being passed off to junior associates. Clients across La Crosse County hire an attorney from Ted Skemp for distinct reasons:

• Over 35 years of trial practice in Wisconsin state and federal district courts.
• Born, raised, and continuously practicing in La Crosse with deep familiarity with local judges and prosecutors.
• Extensive civic commitment, having served as Vice President of Disability Rights Wisconsin.
• Honest case assessments that prioritize practical, cost-effective solutions for clients.

If you or someone in your family needs to find a lawyer to contest a criminal charge, navigate a divorce, or prepare an estate plan, contact Theodore J. Skemp Attorney at Law in La Crosse to schedule a confidential legal consultation.