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Criminal Defense Attorneys Van Wagner & Wood
Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner (Chris Van Wagner) and Attorney Tracey A. Wood devote themselves to helping people accused of criminal or drunk driving offenses. The attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood frequently appear in courts throughout Wisconsin for matters ranging from first offense drunk driving to sexual assault and homicide, and in courts throughout the nation to represent people on charges of homicide and other very serious allegations, as well as appeals in both federal and state courts.
Man Acquitted Of Multiple County Sexual Assault
Attorney Chris Van Wagner Representing
Months of preparation, a grueling week of endless medical evidence presented by a persistent DA bound to prove his case, and closing arguments by Attorney Chris Van Wagner ended the horror of one Prairie du Chien man's life when the jury came back with an acquittal on all counts of sexual assault. Chris Van Wagner said, "You don't win a case in a closing argument. And you seldom win one with the courtroom filled with relatives." But that was precisely what Attorney Chris Van Wagner did. A grandfather declared his innocence from the first moment and his innocence was proven in the end, but Chris Van Wagner scarcely left a dry eye in the courtroom as he reminded the families of what had been done to one man through false allegations. Chris's heart goes out to his client, for Chris may have righted the wrong charges, but even Chris can't fix the damage done to the families; he can only pray that they will find peace.
Good Morning America - Charity Scams
Attorney Chris Van Wagner, Criminal Law Commentator
When Good Morning America asked Chris Van Wagner's client to appear on national TV to discuss the allegations against him for running a charity scam in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Chris set the record straight. Chris Van Wagner said, "There were no corporate policies to get money in any manner possible...." Good Morning America
Madison Channel 3K - Perspective on Homicide Cases
Attorney Chris Van Wagner, Criminal Law Commentator
When a new Sheriff took office and the district attorney failed to filed charges against a person believed to have murdered three residents of a trailer home in Rock County, Wisconsin, the public wanted answers. Channel 3000's reporter turned to Madison criminal defense attorney Chris Van Wagner to shed some light on the process of a homicide case. Attorney Chris Van Wagner is a former federal prosecutor (Madison, Wisconsin) and state prosecutor (Trenton, New Jersey), with more than thirty years of experience in criminal law , with the last ten years in private criminal defense. Chris Van Wagner explains how a homicide case is investigated and when charges are filed.
Super Criminal Defense Lawyers, Wisconsin 2006
Attorney Chris Van Wagner Named Super Lawyer, Wisconsin 2006
Super Lawyers of America conducts extensive research into a lawyer's background to find those lawyers who represent the top five percent of all lawyers in each area of legal practice. For 2006, Super Lawyers named Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner as one of Wisconsin's best criminal defense lawyers.
Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyer
Attorney Chris Van Wagner Named Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyer
In a poll conducted of all Dane County Wisconsin lawyers, Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner has three times been named one of Madison's best criminal defense lawyers. The poll is conducted by Madison Magazine.
Let Your Lawyer Do The Talking
Attorney Chris Van Wagner, Criminal Law Commentator
WIBA 1310 AM, Madison, Wisconsin
When people are accused of a crime, family members often rally to help. Sometimes, family members provide the media with comments. Often times, the media, who is in the business of growing their ratings, will use those comments to increase their readership or viewership. At times, comments are quoted out of context, misunderstood. Even good intentions have a negative effective. Whenever a person is arrested for a crime or drunk driving, it is best to let the lawyer handle any media attention or comments to reporters. Attorney Chris Van Wagner was a guest criminal law commentator during a feature about the Hmong Hunter shooting and the Nichols sho0ting.
Shocking Acquittals (Not Guilty Verdicts)
Driver found Not Guilty of Negligent Vehicular Homicide, Hit-and-run Homicide
Represented by Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner
A jury deliberated for nearly three hours late Friday in Marquette County Circuit Court before turning in not guilty verdicts on all counts. Jon Salm, represented by Attorney Chris Van Wagner, had been charged with two counts of criminal negligent homicide and two counts of hit-and-run causing death by use of a dangerous weapon. His twin brother, Brian Salm, of Neshkoro was acquitted of two counts of being a party to hit-and-run.
Man Cleared of First-Degree Intentional Homicide Charge
Represented by Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner
Jurors deliberated for less than two hours Friday before finding Edgar Covarrubias, 20, not guilty of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and endangering safety... "We are not just happy," Chris Van Wagner said. "We are relieved."
Jury's Not Guilty Verdict in Admitted Shooting Case Shocks Community
Represented by Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner
Not since the O.J. Simpson trial has a defendant found a more believing jury. On the charge of first-degree homicide, the 12 jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. On the much less serious charge of negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, the jury found Meng not guilty even though he virtually admitted as much himself... "The jury believed what Bob Meng told them about the shooting and that he lied to police when he was arrested," Meng's attorney (Chris Van Wagner) said moments after the verdict was announced. Obviously so.
Former DA Found Not Guilty of Attempted First-Degree Intentional Homicide
Represented by Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner
[Staton] wanted to kiss his Attorney, Chris Van Wagner... Attorney Christopher Van Wagner declined the invitation, but the two men clasped each other around the back as Dane County Circuit Judge Patrick Fiedler read verdicts that exonerated Staton of charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless injury for the March 8, 1998, shooting of DeeAnn Foust. "I feel that justice was done,'' said Staton, standing in a courthouse hallway shortly after the jury returned its verdict in the case. "Chris did a hell of a job. He said a long time ago we would win, but you just never know.'' Madison attorney Wayne Staton came within a hair's breadth of getting tossed into jail for contempt of court as he continually interrupted a judge during yet another request for a postponement of his attempted murder trial.
Staton Verdict:
Represented by Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner
"I feel justice was done. I think Chris [Van Wagner] did a helluva job," Staton said later. He retained his composure when the verdicts were read, while Van Wagner bowed his head, suppressing an exultant grin. Staton patted Van Wagner's cheek, as if to soothe him, then peered over his glasses at departing jurors. Read the verdict
Man Cleared in Theft of Tanks and Missile Launchers from Ft. McCoy
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
In the nationally known Fort McCoy vehicle theft cases, Attorney Tracey Wood was one of only two attorneys to secure an acquittal. Nine men were prosecuted for the tank thefts.
Freed At Last
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Attorney Tracey Wood was able to get her client, who had been sentenced with her prior lawyer to a 20-year sentence, out of prison after winning her post-conviction motion. The client is now serving probation instead of prison time.
Most People Facing Criminal Charges Hire An Attorney And Remain Silent
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Attorney Tracey Wood, Otto's Madison lawyer, commented, "I think most people (facing criminal charges) would hire an attorney and refuse to answer questions." Tracey Wood was able to get her client, who had been sentenced with her prior lawyer to a 20 year sentence, out of prison after winning her post conviction motion. The client is now serving probation instead of prison.
Attorneys Cannot Misrepresent Themselves
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Statements were obtained by Attorney Tracey Wood to support her claims that another Attorney violated state Supreme Court rules.
Attorneys Must Provide Zealous Defense, Says Wood
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Attorney Tracey Wood maintains that Otto received an unduly harsh sentence.
Probation Instead of a 10-year Prison Sentence
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Attorney Tracey Wood was able to get Ms. Mattsen a probationary disposition, even though the state requested a ten-year prison sentence.
3 for 1: Lesser Penalty
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
When Wisconsin's Prosecutor used the fact that a man had been convicted of two DUI offenses in another state to establish that a current offense in Wisconsin would be his third, Attorney Tracey Wood, in a successful argument to the Court of Appeals, proved the Prosecutor wrong and achieved having the trial court's sentence reduced to the lesser penalties of a first offense DUI.
Waived Rights Regained: DON'T GO IT ALONE
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Eller waived her right to a jury trial before she waived her right to counsel. When the court explained to her that she would be held to same standards and expected to possess the same knowledge that an attorney would be in a case, she reconsidered and asked for a Public Defender. The court proceeded on her waiver of a jury trial and found her guilty of a third offense of drunk driving. She then consulted with Attorney Tracey Wood, who argued to the Court of Appeals that her case was not tried fairly; the Court of Appeals agreed, reversed the trial court's decision, and instructed the trial court to hold a new trial.
DUI Charges? Wood Speaks Out : Backlog At State Lab Stalls Criminal Cases
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
"In cases of alleged 'operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance or combination of controlled substance and alcohol,' there can be a wait of six months or more," said Madison criminal defense Attorney Tracey Wood. "That puts a huge stress on the system because cases are dismissed and then recharged when the test results come back," Wood said. "By that time, memories have faded regarding the incident, and the case is a lot tougher for both the prosecution and defense. There's also the chance that the case can get lost in the shuffle and never be prosecuted."
Challenge Prior Operating Under the Influence (OWI DUI) Convictions
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
Attorney Tracey Wood: A collateral attack of a prior conviction is not an appeal of that conviction; it is simply a mechanism for defense attorneys to use to prevent the prior conviction from enhancing the penalties the clients faces in the current case. For example, if you, the defense attorney, are representing a person charged with fifth offense OWI (a felony), and you discover the client did not have an attorney or waive counsel in his fourth offense case, he should be sentenced as a fourth offense misdemeanant, as opposed to a fifth offense felon. The conviction for fourth offense OWI will remain on his record, but it cannot be used for sentencing purposes if it is properly challenged.
Woman Pleads No Contest In Childcare Case
Represented by Attorney Tracey A. Wood
At Tuesday's plea hearing in Jefferson County Circuit Court, the prosecution D. Mattsen dropped seven of the eight counts against Mattsen of failure to stop the abuse. Mattsen's lawyer, Attorney Tracey Wood, said the plea was the best resolution for both the state and the defense.
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Van Wagner & Wood's office is located at Martin Luther
King, Jr. Blvd. and Doty Street. 10 East Doty is located on the outside
of the first circle surrounding the capitol building. You can park under
the building by entering the parking lot from Doty Street. If you park
under 10 East Doty, the offices of Van Wagner & Wood will validate
your parking ticket so that you do not have to pay to park. If the parking
ramp is full, there are numerous parking places surrounding 10 East Doty,
as well as a public parking ramp on State street.
Appeals & Serious Crimes - Homicide - Murder
Federal Crimes
Drug Crimes
The criminal defense attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood
handle cases involving drug offenses in which the accusation is made by
either a state or a Federal prosecutor, arrests by state officials or
Federal agents, and other drug cases such as those handled by the DEA.
Drunk Driving (OWI, DUI, DWI)
Madison (Dane County), Richland Center (Richland County),
La Crosse (La Crosse County), Jefferson (Jefferson County), Wisconsin
Dells (Columbia County and Sauk County), Stevens Point (Portage County),
Dodgeville and Mineral Point (Iowa County), Portage (Columbia County)
and Montello (Marquette County).
Sexual Assault & Sex Crimes
Dane (Madison, Middleton, Monona, Fitchburg), Green (Monroe),
Lafayette (Darlington), Dodge (Beaver Dam, Waupun), Portage (Stevens Point),
Wood (Wisconsin Rapids), Sauk (Wisconsin Dells), Columbia (Columbus),
Richland (Richland Center) and Juneau (Mauston) area.
