Client was falsely accused of child sexual assault by former spouse during custody battle. Client faced both revocation of his extended supervision as well as decades in prison on the new criminal charges. Attorney Craig Powell first won the revocation hearing, demonstrating through cross-examination of the child’s interviewer and video of the interview itself that it appeared the child had been coached. Attorney Powell then used what transpired at the revocation hearing to convince the District Attorney’s office to dismiss the new criminal charges, and the client was able to win back his visitation and custody rights in family court.
Child Abuse
Client’s infant child was seriously injured in an accidental fall while in client’s care. Based on increasingly-questioned medical theories, the investigators and child abuse pediatricians involved convinced prosecutors that the injury was from abuse, not accident, and the client was charged. Attorney Craig Powell consulted with medical and biomechanical experts from around the country who provided opinions supporting that the injury was accidental.
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DUI/DWI
At Hart Powell, S.C., our attorneys are ready to help protect your rights in state, federal, and appellate court, no matter what charges you face. We have the experience and the knowledge to defend you and ensure your rights are protected. Whether you are facing a DUI, a weapons charge, or even a white-collar fraud allegation, our attorneys will be there to defend you, make sure your civil rights are protected, and fight for the best overall outcome.
Traffic Violations
Client was charged with driving at almost three times the legal limit. Attorney Misfeldt’s investigation showed that the arresting officer lied about the reason for his investigation and convinced the prosecutor to amend the OWI to a reckless driving citation.
Sex Crimes
For over three decades, Michael has obtained successful results in a large number of serious felony cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, and drug conspiracies, and has achieved notable results in a variety of white collar cases. Michael’s successes have also included one of the largest defamation awards in state history against a private individual, which included a six-figure punitive damage award.
Fraud
Are you a healthcare professional who is under investigation for Medicare or healthcare fraud? Are you a patient who is undergoing an investigation for Medicare or healthcare fraud? If so, do not risk your freedom or your financial security trying to defend your case yourself. Contact a Milwaukee medicare and healthcare fraud defense attorney at Hart Powell, S.C. by calling (414) 271-9595 to discuss your case today. Together, we can formulate a strategy to help you get the best results possible for your situation.
Robbery
Contact the experienced defense attorneys at Hart Powell, S.C. today for help if you face armed robbery charges. If convicted of this serious crime, you face the possibility of a felony conviction, years in prison, and costly fines. This charge can also tarnish your reputation, make it difficult to find a job and alienate you from your friends and community.
Burglary
Burglary/Theft – Burglary and theft are serious offenses that could lead to a significant prison sentence and expensive fines, depending on the circumstances involved.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Being charged with a crime, whether a felony or misdemeanor, is serious. Your freedom is potentially at risk if the crime carries a penalty of jail or imprisonment. You could face the financial burden of having to pay a steep fine if you’re convicted. Your reputation could be ruined and your personal relationships could be fractured. Criminal convictions can severely alter your future and you may have to deal with the repercussions of the conviction for the rest of your life.
Embezzlement
Financial crimes like embezzlement can take many forms. Our firm commonly sees clients accused of employee theft from cash tills and sourcing funds from spouses’, parents’, or corporate accounts.
Drug Crimes
Regardless of the circumstances, if you are being charged with possession of drugs or intent to distribute illicit or controlled substances, you should strongly consider seeking legal representation. The penalties for being convicted of these crimes are severe, and you deserve to have the best representation possible to defend your rights. You do not have to accept society’s judgment or any preemptive repercussions. Under the law of this country, you are rightfully considered innocent until proven guilty. Hire a Milwaukee drug crime defense attorney to help you defend yourself from these charges.
Assault
Domestic violence can be a behavior or a set of behaviors by one person in a relationship whereby they try to control the behavior of another person. It often involves an act of physical aggression. In Wisconsin, domestic battery differs from other acts of assault and battery when the alleged victim is the spouse, fiancee, girlfriend, boyfriend, or is a person who shares a child with the alleged abuser. Many people wrongly assume that two people have to be married to be accused of domestic battery. However, it actually extends to anyone who currently or formerly resides with the other individual. Examples of actions that can be charged as domestic violence include...
Murder
Prior to becoming a federal prosecutor, Dan was a state criminal prosecutor in Columbus, Ohio for 7 years. As a state prosecutor in Ohio, Dan prosecuted all felony crimes, including capital murder cases.
Juvenile Crimes
If you are under investigation for these or other crimes, Hart Powell, S.C. can help protect you. Innocent people often incriminate themselves simply because they are unprepared for investigation. Don’t let the same thing happen to you.
Probation Violation
Identity Theft
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Consumer Sentinel Network also received more than 5.1 million reports in 2022. Of those reports, 46 percent were for fraud, and 21 percent were for identity theft.
Homicide
In the event you find yourself in a situation that requires a real-life super-hero legal team you need not look any further than Hart Powell, S.C., whose lawyers have helped generations of my family. In the late 80’s early 90’s my father was involved in a business that was very lucrative but very illegal. He was caught up and facing decades in Federal and State prison. I was very young at this time so I completely didn’t understand what was going on, but when my mom, uncles, and other family members talked about my dad’s situation they would always bring up one name, Marty Kohler. Marty was talked about in our house as if he was a “Saint.” My mom would say stuff like, “Thank god for Marty”. The Government tried to make an example of my father but there was one problem the Government had that they couldn’t solve. The lawyers at Kohler & Hart (the predecessor to the firm now known as Hart Powell) were more than they could handle. Because of Kohler & Hart’s expertise in the Criminal Justice System they were able to get a lot of evidence suppressed which ultimately helped my father down to a plea of 7 years, 4 in and 3 out, when he was facing over 30 years in prison to start. It was a master class of navigating through the system. Fast forward almost 35 years, I am the proud father of three sons. My oldest became a firefighter, and my middle and youngest both followed in his footsteps. In 2020 my oldest son was put in a position where he had to defend his life and, tragically, another soul lost theirs. My son was charged with homicide and, needing a lawyer for my son, I attempted to contact Marty hoping he was still practicing law. Sadly I was informed that he was now retired. So after reaching out to a friend I was told to contact Michael Hart. I called Mr. Harts office and scheduled a meeting with him the following business day. When my wife and I walked into the office, we knew you were walking into a serious law firm. I noticed some names on the wall. The names read Martin Kohler, Michael Hart, Craig Powell. I was immediately in shock because what where the odds of this being the Marty Kohler who helped my dad all those years ago. After speaking with Mr. Hart, I asked if Marty Kohler was still practicing law and he informed me that Marty was now retired. So I asked Mr. Hart if he knew of my father’s case. He asked my father’s name and once I told him who my father was, he immediately repeated the address of my childhood home. I just started crying because Mr. Hart was my father’s co-counsel. It was at that moment I knew my son was in the best hands and we hired the Hart Powell S.C. Law firm to represent my son. Through this process Mr. Hart and his team treated us with the utmost respect. They were honest and straightforward with their professional opinions, never once promising us anything but assured us to trust the process. They were going to fight for my son as hard as they fought for my father. Mr. Hart was able to
Arson
For over 15 years, Craig has built trust with his clients through his willingness to listen and provide honest advice, his dedication to their causes, and his demonstrated skill in the courtroom. He has used his legal research, writing, and courtroom abilities to win not-guilty verdicts and pre-trial dismissals in a wide variety of cases, including prosecutions for homicide, sexual assault, child pornography, arson, drugs and OWI. In addition, Craig has secured countless beneficial results for clients through favorable pre-trial diversions, plea bargains and contested sentencing hearings.
Restraining Order
Additional charges may be filed if there is an existing restraining order in place, or if a weapon was used during the assault. A non-arrest at the time the police are called out to investigate does not mean that charges will not be filed against you. Any officer who does not make an arrest after being sent out for a domestic violence call is required to submit a report to the District Attorney detailing the claim and call, and charges may still be filed against you by the state.
Forgery
Fraud – Wisconsin prosecutes a range of fraud charges, such as forgery, falsifying information to obtain insurance benefits, and writing bad checks.
Money Laundering
Daniel Sanders joined the firm in 2013 after nearly 20 years as a decorated Assistant United States Attorney. He has extensive experience in complex criminal procedures and has worked extensively on a variety of cases from immigration fraud to drug conspiracy and money laundering. Sanders is licensed to practice at the Wisconsin State level and Federal District Courts.
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Manslaughter: Manslaughter is the act of killing another person without having malicious intentions to do so beforehand. We have helped clients who have been accused of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter build effective defense strategies.
Internet Crimes
If you or someone close to you has been charged with an internet sex crime, the Milwaukee defense attorneys of Hart Powell, S.C. have the experience you need on your side. Don’t let these allegations damage your life, take away your freedom, or cost you your reputation in the community. We are ready to help you fight the charges you face and help you protect your livelihood. Find out why so many people in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin have turned to our firm for help when they needed it most. Contact us at (414) 271-9595 to begin building a strong defense today.
Prostitution
Sex Crimes – A sex crime is any type of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, possession of child pornography, prostitution, and solicitation of a minor.
Michael F. Hart has practiced in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury matters for more than 30 years. During that time, he has distinguished himself as a trial lawyer with an imposing courtroom presence. Court TV has identified Michael as one of the state’s most prominent criminal defense attorneys, and he has also been recognized by judges and lawyers throughout the state as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer since the award’s inception. He was also recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2021.