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Criminal Defense in Burlington

Burlington, WI Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal defense in Burlington, Burlington PD, Racine County Circuit Court, Highway 11 / 36 / 83 convergence at the Racine-Walworth line.

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11,000+ Population U.S. Census 2023 est.
Racine + Walworth Counties City boundary
3 (11, 36, 83) Highways converge WisDOT
Runs through Fox River WDNR

Criminal Defense in Burlington

Burlington is a cross-county city spanning the Racine-Walworth border. Its location at the convergence of Highways 11, 36, and 83 makes it a regional hub. Our firm covers both counties, we defend Burlington clients in Racine County Circuit Court AND Walworth County Circuit Court, depending on case venue.

Our Burlington Practice

Most Common Criminal Charges in Burlington

  • OWI, highway-corridor enforcement
  • Reckless driving
  • Drug possession
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Domestic violence
  • Theft
  • Fox River / boating charges, seasonal

Courts in Burlington

Racine County Circuit Court

730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403

Phone: (262) 636-3333

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Criminal cases from Burlington go to the Racine County Courthouse, 30 minutes east.

Burlington Municipal Court

224 East Jefferson Street, Burlington, WI 53105

Phone: (262) 342-1161

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City ordinance violations.

Law Enforcement Agencies Serving Burlington

Burlington Police Department

City of Burlington

Non-emergency: (262) 342-1100

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Full-service city department. Burlington straddles the Racine-Walworth county line.

Racine County Sheriff's Office

Surrounding townships (Racine County portion)

Non-emergency: (262) 636-3213

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Walworth County Sheriff's Office

Burlington portions within Walworth County

Non-emergency: (262) 741-4400

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Part of Burlington lies in Walworth County, cases from that side go to Walworth County Circuit Court in Elkhorn, not Racine.

Wisconsin State Patrol

Highway 11, Highway 36, Highway 83

High-Enforcement Corridors

  • Highway 11, east-west through Burlington connecting to I-94
  • Highway 36, north-south to Waukesha County
  • Highway 83, west to Walworth County / Lake Geneva
  • Highway 142, south from Burlington

Frequently Asked Questions

Burlington is split between two counties. Which courthouse hears my case?
It depends on exactly where the alleged offense occurred. Burlington's city limits cross the Racine-Walworth county line. A case from the Racine County portion goes to Racine County Circuit Court (730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine). A case from the Walworth County portion goes to Walworth County Circuit Court (1800 County Highway NN, Elkhorn). Venue can be contested if the exact location is ambiguous.
Does Burlington PD have jurisdiction across the county line?
Yes, within city limits, regardless of which county the street sits in. But which sheriff's office assists and which court the case lands in turns on the county where the conduct occurred.

Charged in Burlington? We defend across Racine County.

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