Homicide

Need a Racine or Kenosha Homicide Attorney?

At Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C., in Racine and Kenosha Wisconsin, we don’t back down from the most complex and serious criminal defense charges — homicide.

Homicide is the killing of a human being due to the act or failure to act of another. Wisconsin criminal law differentiates between different types of homicides and whether these are intentional or reckless acts. The attorneys at Cafferty & Scheidegger use a network of well-known experts in the fields of forensic science, DNA, fingerprint, accident reconstruction, psychology, and more to counter the prosecution’s assessment of the facts.

If you are under investigation for any degree of manslaughter or murder charges, it is imperative that you have experienced professional legal defense on your side as soon as possible. Our firm is recognized among the region’s pre-eminent criminal defense firms for serious felony charges.

Why Work With Cafferty & Scheidegger?

Mr. Cafferty has more than 20 years of experience fighting to protect the rights of people charged with society’s highest crimes. The team at Cafferty & Scheidegger have successfully handled more than 50 trials involving all degrees of homicide in state and federal courts in Southeastern Wisconsin:

  • First degree murder
  • Second degree murder, manslaughter
  • Negligent homicide, reckless homicide
  • OWI homicide, drunk driving fatal accident
  • Self-defense, justifiable homicide

Contact an Experienced Racine and Kenosha Homicide Lawyer

From the Cafferty & Scheidegger offices in Kenosha and Racine, our criminal defense lawyers defend the rights of people charged with state and federal criminal offenses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Contact the firm to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced murder defense lawyer right away. You are welcome to call or text us 24 hours a day at 262-632-5000.

Why Choose Cafferty

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Free Consultation

From our offices in Racine and Kenosha Wisconsin, the criminal defense lawyers at Cafferty & Scheidegger defend the rights of people charged with state and federal criminal offenses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin (Racine, Kenosha, Walworth). If you or a loved one is charged with a crime, contact us today to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced Racine federal criminal defense attorney right away. For urgent matters, you are welcome to call or text us 24 hours a day at ‪(262) 632-5000.

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We Defend You

The attorneys at Cafferty & Scheidegger have excellent knowledge of the state and federal court system throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. They are aggressive trial lawyers that are recognized for integrity and hard work. Our law firm’s strength lies in our exceptional pre-trial investigation and case preparation. We come to the prosecutor’s office prepared with the facts and ready to help you get the best possible outcome for your charges. Our priority is always to keep you out of jail and avoid a conviction on your record, whenever possible.

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Proven Experience

The dedication of the team at Cafferty & Scheidegger to client service and their record of success has earned them listings as Wisconsin Super Lawyer® from 2008 through 2022. In addition, their reputation for high standards has earned them an AV Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Cafferty & Scheidegger is backed by more than 28 years of trial skills and courtroom experience.

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