ATTORNEYS
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Most attorneys know the law. I feel what sets our firm apart is that our attorneys take their knowledge of the law, listen to the client’s needs and develop a plan that allows the client a successful outcome. By listening to our clients and trying to develop an approach personal to the client, we develop a successful partnership that leads to quality results.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense-homicide, sexual assault, drug delivery, assault/battery, white collar
- Appellate Law
- Personal Injury – Plaintiff
- Drunk Driving/OWI
Special Recognition
Hanson Memorial Advocates Prize
(This prize is given for outstanding criminal defense attorneys who have won a homicide case.)
Wisconsin Superlawyer - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – J.D.
Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin– B.A.
Major: Economics
Professional Association & Memberships
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Outagamie County Bar Association (past President and vice President)
- Winnebago County Bar Association (past two time President)
- Director of WACDL (Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) for District 4
- Past Board Member for Fox River Academy Governance Board
- Present Committee Member for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- Guest presenter for U.S. Law shield
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Shareholder
Our attorneys diligently pursue the best result possible for your case. You will receive dedicated, personalized service from the moment you step into our office. Let us help begin preserving your rights and getting your legal needs met.
Practice Areas
- Divorce/Family Law-Collaborative Divorce, Legal Separation, paternity, post-divorce, adoption, guardianship, CHIPS, TPR and acting as Guardian ad Litem for the rights of children.
- Divorce Mediator
- Appeals
- Criminal Defense including homicide, sexual assault, assault/battery and drug cases
- Restraining Orders/Harassment
- Injunctions
- Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills
Special Recognition
Super Lawyer 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Super Lawyer Rising Star 2008 and 2009
Partnering to Empower 2008 Christine Ann Center
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Education
Marquette Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, B.A.
-Sociology
-Behavior Science and Law
-Criminal Justice Certificate
Professional Associations and Membership
- Fox Valley Technical College-Paralegal Advisory Board
- Legal Action of Wisconsin-Board Member
- Wisconsin Bar Association-Family Law Section
- Wisconsin Bar Association-Bar & Bench Committee Board Member
- Collaborative Law Society
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association (past Bar President; mentorship committee co-chair)
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- UW Madison Alumni Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Divorce/Family Law
- Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts)
- Probate
- Juvenile/CHIPS
- Restraining Orders
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, B.S., Cum Laude
Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
-Criminal Law Section - Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- Fox Valley United Way Emerging Leader
- UW-Oshkosh Alumni Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Divorce/Family Law: custody, placement, paternity, child support
- Criminal Defense: battery, drugs, OWI, property crimes
- Juvenile
- Restraining Orders/Harassment Injunctions
- Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills
- Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption
- Guardianship (juvenile and adult)
- Child in Need of Protection and Services (parent’s counsel)
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
Marquette University, B.A., Cum Laude
Major: Psychology
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- Kiwanis International – Darboy Kiwanis Club
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Associate
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Probation/Extended Supervision defense
- Juvenile
- Small Claims
- Guardianships
- Mental Commitments defense
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D. Cum Laude
University of Denver, B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Major: International Studies
Minor: Spanish and Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association- litigation, criminal and family law section
- Outagamie County Bar Association
- Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association
Tele: (920) 231-0699 * based in our Green Bay office
briankane@pdlawoffice.com
Associate
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Divorce/Family Law
- Appellate Law
- Restraining Orders
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D.,
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - WILMINGTON, B.S.
Major: Marine Biology
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
E-mail: brittanyrunning@pdlawoffice.com
Based in our Oshkosh Office
Associate
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Bankruptcy
- Restraining Orders
- Small Claims
- Real Estate
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Western District of Wisconsin
Education
- Marquette University Law School, J.D.
- University of North Dakota, B.S
- Major: Criminal Justice Studies
- Minor: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association – Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditor Rights Section
- American Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Associate
Practice Areas
- Divorce/Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning
- Juvenile/CHIPS
- Retraining Orders
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, B.A.
- Major - Political Science
- Minor - Spanish
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Associate
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Appellate Law
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Education
- Marquette University Law School, J.D.
- Litigation Certificate
- Sports Law Certificate
- University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, B.A., Cum Laude
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Minor: English
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900 * Based in our Oshkosh office
Associate
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Family Law
Probation and Extended Supervision
Juvenile Delinquency
Civil Commitments, Guardianships, Protective Placement Defense
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, B.A.
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Studies in Cinema & Media Culture
Professional Association & Memberships
Wisconsin Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
Associate
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, B.B.A., Magna Cum Laude
Major: Economics, Finance
Minor: German
Professional Association & Memberships
Wisconsin Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900 * Based in our Oshkosh Office
Associate
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Child Welfare
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
University of Wisconsin Green Bay, B.S., Summa Cum Laude
Majors: Democracy and Justice Studies, History
Minor: Sociology
Professional Association & Memberships
Wisconsin Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900 * Based in our Green Bay Office
Associate
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
Marquette University, BA, Cum Laude
Major: Political Science
Professional Association & Memberships
Wisconsin Bar Association
Tele: (920) 739-9900
brianvargas@pdlawoffice.com