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Amy Scholz

Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney Amy C. Scholz has earned her reputation as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Milwaukee and Waukesha. Named a “Wisconsin Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association as a “Top 40 Under 40” in Wisconsin and a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer”, she continues to earn accolades for the work she does for her clients.

Amy puts her past experience as a State Criminal Prosecutor to work by aggressively representing her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Whether through aggressive negotiations with the prosecuting attorney, filing pre-trial motions aimed at having evidence suppressed or zealous arguments at trial, Amy is incredibly skilled at getting charges dropped or significantly reduced!

Amy Scholz has a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for her clients. She has successfully negotiated reductions of both felony and misdemeanor charges, as well as outright dismissals. Where reductions in charges were not attainable, Attorney Scholz has achieved significantly reduced penalties for her clients, ranging from fines only on felony charges to time-served dispositions. She has also successfully earned findings of Not Guilty at trial on offenses ranging from OWIs to Sexual Assault.  Amy Scholz is a well-respected trial attorney with a track record of success who is not afraid to fight for the results that her clients deserve.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Political Science & Legal Science
Class of 2005

University of Akron School of Law

Juris Doctor
Class of 2008

Bar Membership

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member Since 2010

Ohio Bar

Member Since 2008

Recognition

Super Lawyers - Rising Stars

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys - 10 Best Under 40

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40

Avvo - Client's Choice

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