Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Attorneys At Law

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Appleton Criminal Defense Attorney

As trusted attorneys in Fox Valley since 1997, Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC, have what it takes to serve people in the area facing criminal charges. We meet with our clients in Appleton face-to-face and work hard to understand who they are and what their charges are, and to earn their trust. And then we fight.

As criminal trial attorneys, we draw on the experience necessary to help you overcome the charges against you. How we go about that is going to depend on your needs and perspective on your case. What you want to achieve, whether it’s a speedy plea deal or an acquittal, we’ll help you go after it.

Our Practice In Outagamie County

As local attorneys, we are familiar faces at the Outagamie County Courthouse and have earned the respect of those who work there through years of strong work for our clients. Our familiarity with the local court processes gives us an edge in defending you against:

  • Assault charges
  • Drug crimes
  • Domestic violence
  • Child Abuse
  • Drunk driving charges
  • Domestic disorderly conduct
  • Battery
  • Property crimes

For our clients who have completed their sentence, we also assist you in pursuing criminal record expungement, which can give you a clean slate and an easier path forward.

When you call us, we get right to the business of defending your rights using every ounce of insight we gained from our decades of service. You can trust us to take care of you because we care. And because we care, we will be aggressive in defense of your rights, name and future.

How To Help Yourself In A Criminal Case

Criminal charges are overwhelming in a lot of ways – for example, the potential for a 72-hour no-contact order for domestic abuse arrests – but you can do a few things to help your case early. The first thing is to contact us to be your defense, and we can begin fighting for you right away on many fronts that aren’t obvious to you at first.

But perhaps the best thing you can do for yourself from the start is exercise your right to remain silent. In Appleton and all over Wisconsin, people who speak freely to police put themselves in greater legal jeopardy. Utilizing your right to remain silent is how you establish control of your case early. And then, we can help you the rest of the way.

Get Our Help In Appleton Today

As your criminal defense lawyers, we’ll work to get your charges reduced or outright dismissed if possible. We’ll defend you in court and never lose sight of your interests throughout your case. Our team includes a former Outagamie County prosecutor who spent years in the courthouse in Appleton and lawyers who know the current prosecutors and judges. You can review the Outagamie Circuit Courts and how to prepare for court. Reach out today to get your defense started by calling us at 920-202-8872 or sending an email using this form.

Meet Our Hometown Team

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William J. Hammett

Family Law

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Robert E. Bellin Jr

Personal Injury
Civil & Business Litigation

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Jeffrey T. Oswald

Criminal Defense

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Amy L. Menzel

Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Civil & Business Litigation