Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C.

A Wisconsin Criminal & Drunk Driving Defense Law Firm

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Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C. is a criminal and drunk driving defense law firm based in Madison, Wisconsin. Located at 10 E. Doty Street in the office suites of Van Wagner & Wood, S.C., the attorneys at Chirafisi & Verhoff are in immediate proximity to the U. S. District Court (Federal) Western District, Dane County Circuit Court and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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Attorney Corey Chirafisi and Attorney Timothy Verhoff defend people who have been accused of committing a crime or driving while under the influence.

The attorneys defend people against every type of criminal charge ranging from minor incidences, such as those resulting in disorderly conduct arrests, to very serious felony crimes, such as substantial battery or first degree sexual assault. These attorneys frequently handle cases involving the charges below.

Many of the charges against which these attorneys routinely defend people are listed in the menu to the left. That menu is dynamic, it opens the sub-categories of the main topics under Criminal Charges and Drunk Driving Charges to make it easier for you to research information in the area most closely related to the charge.

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Attorney Corey Chirafisi and Attorney Timothy Verhoff represent people across the state of Wisconsin, and most frequently appear in the following counties:

trial litigation records

Throughout many years in practice, astonishing trial records have been accomplished through the hard work, dedication and efforts of excellent preparation and strong trial work. A handful of those successful verdicts are provided below. The attorneys at Chirafisi & Verhoff would be pleased to expound upon these acquittals during your consultation.

Successfully won a motion to suppress identification of his client in the largest indictment in Wisconsin's history.

Successfully won a motion to suppress evidence of a gun in a federal case.

Won an acquittal for his client who had been charged with felony battery, despite the state prosecuting attorney's claim to overwhelming evidence.

Successfully argued that the state lacked probable cause in bringing a sexual assault charge against his client.

Won an acquittal on the vague and often easily proven charge of stalking.

Successfully won a motion to suppress evidence due to an illegal search.

Successfully challenged Wisconsin's refusal laws under the implied consent rule providing that all driver's must submit to blood alcohol tests or suffer the consequences. Attorney Chirafisi proved that his client was reasonable in refusing the test.

protecting people - defending their rights

Some people believe that Constitutional rights are more than just ink on a formal document; they are precious rights to be vigorously defended for every person. Good defenses require everything you can muster to win at trial. The odss are less than 50-50, stacked in the prosecutor's favor. Adequate preparation just won't do. It's always in your best interest to seek full exoneration of a crime, and to end the nightmare that criminal charges brought to your life.

At Chirafisi & Verhoff Law Offices, those beliefs are more than mere ideals; they are the way the law is practiced.

recognized - awarded - honored

Both Attorney Corey Chirafisi and Attorney Timothy Verhoff have been repeatedly named to Super Lawyers as 'Rising Stars' within the Wisconsin legal community. Originated by Law & Politics, the 'Super Lawyers Rising Starts' honor is awarded to only the top 5% of all lawyers in practice for 10 or fewer years across the entire state.

unique perspectives into criminal & owi cases - former prosecutors

Both Attorney Chirafisi and Attorney Verhoff are devoted to protecting you and defending your rights. They bring years of experience as former prosecutors that provides them with unique insights into the prosecutions' cases. Their unique perspectives and their many years of criminal trial litigation have, and continue to provide winning solutions to even the most difficult cases. Their trial records speak volumes to their ability to succeed in getting charges dismissed, in accomplishing lowered charges and in winning not guilty verdicts at trial.

Many people believe that a criminal defense attorney's past successes are an indication of that lawyer's ability to look beyond the obvious, and find the key elements of a case upon which it can be won. Although there can be no guarantees in a criminal defense case, those key elements are sought in every person's case at Chirafisi & Verhoff, not just the easy ones.

In which areas of law does Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C., S.C. represent people?

Attorney Corey Chirafisi and Attorney Tim Verhoff represent people who are under investigation by a federal or Wisconsin government for alleged criminal activity; people who are accused by a federal or Wisconsin government for having committed a crime or driving under the influence; people who have been arrested and charged with a drunk driving or criminal offense; and people who have already been convicted of a crime or drunk driving and want to challenge or appeal the conviction.

How can Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C., S.C. help you?

Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C. can represent you if you are a suspect in a criminal investigation. During an investigation, police often question people whom they suspect. You have a right to have your attorney present during all questioning, including the investigation.

Remember, an accusation is not a formal charge, and a formal charge is not a conviction. A formal charge is merely another accusation - the governmental official or office believe the evidence presented to them. However, witness may be mistaken, or even lying - it happens all the time - evidence may have been illegally obtained, or a person could've been incorrectly identified, just to name a few situations that often occur in a rush to judgment or prosecutions case.

If you have been accused of a crime, but have not yet been charged, the attorneys can advise you of how to proceed and the possible outcomes of your actions, as well as the extent to which a prosecutor can go to obtain an indictment or charges being filed against you. They can tell you whether you should consider a plea bargain and he can negotiate with the district attorney on your behalf.

Just as in an accusation situation, where there are many legal steps that an attorney can take to protect your rights and help you avoid being charged, an attorney can take legal action to protect your rights when you are charged with a crime including preparing your case for trial, making demands for evidence, reviewing evidence, challenging the submission of evidence, and requesting actions on your behalf that can in some situations preclude prosecution.

If you contact Chirafisi & Verhoff early enough in the prosecution process, the attorneys will be able to take advantage of the time to pursue whatever remedies are available. In some situations, that may mean getting the charges dismissed. But if you wait too long, procedural rules, administrative rules, and laws can preclude certain legal recourse.

Where does Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C., S. C. represent people?

Attorney Corey Chirafisi and Attorney Tim Verhoff will represent a person in a criminal matter anywhere in the state of Wisconsin. He also handles federal cases. For information about the courts where he regularly appears, please refer to Wisconsin Circuit Courts or Federal Courts in Wisconsin.

How many attorneys work at Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C.?

Chirafisi & Verhoff encompasses the skills, experience and determination of two very dedicated lawyers - Attorney Corey Chirafisi and Attorney Tim Verhoff. Those two attorneys handle all cases.

Where is the office?

Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C. is located in the Van Wagner & Wood office suite, number 701 at 10 East Doty Street, in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. 10 E Doty St in located on the outside circle surrounding capitol square. For directions, please visit 10 East Doty Street, Madison, Wisconsin.

How To Contact Us

Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C.
A Wisconsin Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm
One North Pinckney Street, Suite 300
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Telephone: 608.250.3500
Toll-free: 1.866.514.0647
E-mail Attorney Chirafisi
E-mail Attorney Verhoff
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If you are under investigation for a crime, or if you have been arrested and charged with a crime or drunk driving offense, please contact Chirafisi & Verhoff law offices for a free initial consultation.