timothy r. verhoff

As one of a handful of attorneys across the state of Wisconsin to be named to the prestigious "Rising Stars" award (originated by Law & Politics), Attorney Timothy R. (Tim) Verhoff defends people accused of crimes and drunk driving offenses.

Outstanding Record

Attorney Verhoff began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for Dane County. In short order, he graduated from trying low-level shoplifting cases to trying very complex murder, sexual assault and felony battery cases.

Attorney Tim Verhoff earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he graduated Cum Laude. He also earned his law degree from UW-Madison graduating honors.

criminal defense trial attorney

In January 2011, Attorney Verhoff left the Dane County Prosecutor's Office to further his passion for protecting the rights of people charged with criminal offenses. He joined Attorney Corey Chirafisi, and together they formed Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C.

outstanding results

As was true for Attorney Corey Chirafisi, who had also served as a prosecuting attorney prior to entering private practice, Attorney Verhoff possesses a very unique advantage in criminal cases: he has tried every level of criminal case from the other side of the courtroom and possesses a unique insight into the prosecution's legal strategies and methods.

Felony & Misdemeanor Trial Litigation

Attorney Tim Verhoff brings to each case a tremendously vast and in-depth knowledge of criminal case work and trial experience from thousands of cases ranging in degree from low-level misdemeanors and drunk driving charges to very complex multiple-defendant high-level felony cases.

state bar admissions

State Bar of Wisconsin, Member in Good Standing

federal court admissions

United States District Court, Western District

wisconsin court admissions

Attorney Timothy R. Verhoff is admitted to practice in all Circuit Courts in the State of Wisconsin.

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1999
   Juris Doctrine, with Honors

University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin, 1992
   Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Cum Laude

Upper Arlington High School, Columbus, OH
   Diploma, Summa Cum Laude

Professional experience

• Deputy District Attorney, Dane County, 2003-2010
• Wisconsin’s Deputy District Attorney of the Year, 2007
• Assistant District Attorney, Dane County, 2000-2003
• Litigation Associate, Axley Brynelson, LLP, 1999-2000
• Law Clerk, 1998-1999
• Reporter, Janesville Gazette, 1995-1996
• Reporter/Editor, Stevens Point Journal, 1992-1995

Professional organizations

• Dane County Traffic Safety Commission, Member
• Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence Task Force, Former member (Designee)
• James E. Doyle Inns of Court

Professional Awards

• “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (Law & Politics), 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
• Best Lawyers, Madison Magazine (Biannual Peer Review), 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009

legal seminars taught

Attorney Tim Verhoff has taught numerous seminars for the benefit and education of judges, lead counsel attorneys, criminal trial attorneys and the Justice Department.

wisconsin law practice

Attorney Timothy R. Verhoff exclusively devotes his law practice to defending people accused of crimes and drunk driving offenses. He represents people whose cases are heard by a county Circuit Court anywhere in Wisconsin, and most frequently appears in Dane County Circuit Court and courts in the surrounding counties.

Community Activities

• Civitas, a community leadership organization
• Madison Area Lacrosse Association, Youth Coach
• Madison East Soccer Club, Youth Coach

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Telephone: 608.250.3500
Toll-free: 1.866.514.0647
One North Pinckney Street, Suite 300
Madison Wisconsin 53703
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In January 2011, Attorney Timothy R. (Tim) Verhoff joined Attorney Corey Chirafisi, and together they formed Chirafisi & Verhoff, S.C. The former firm, Chirafisi Law Office, S.C., was retired.