Attorney Biography
I am a solo practitioner dedicated to the vigorous defense of individuals facing criminal charges, drunk driving charges, or probation/parole revocations. I am passionate about what I do and I never back down from a fight. I have earned a solid reputation for negotiating significantly reduced charges, penalties, and dismissals while aggressively defending my clients against the power and resources of the State.
I try to take a personal interest in every person who calls me for help. I do my best to make sure they do not feel like they are just a case number or just another "defendant." I make the time to really listen to their side of things, their perspectives, and their concerns. I do my best to stay in touch, and I welcome my clients to do the same. They know they can call me 24/7 and that I am there for them 100%."Sydne was very informative and made me feel at ease from the moment we first met. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who may find themselves in a similar situation as I." K.S. (former client)"Sydne was always available to answer every question I had throughout the entire process, but most importantly she worked not just for me, but with me. I feel like this was the difference between just being a client, and being her client." R.E. (former client)"Sydne's commitment to her clients, to the ideal of justice, and to the goal of zealous representation is unparalleled." Keith Findley, President, International Innocence Network; Co-Director, Wisconsin Innocence Project
AWARDS
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only national organization composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. It is the mission of The National Trial Lawyers to provide networking opportunities, advocacy training, and the highest quality educational programs for trial lawyers.
Eligibility for Top 100:Membership in The National Trial Lawyers is limited to the Top 100 civil plaintiff and criminal defense lawyers in each state or from highly-populated regions of states. Members of The National Trial Lawyers are encouraged to nominate their peers for membership. Prospective members are carefully screened before being invited to join. The criteria for membership include:- Reputation among peers, the judiciary and the public- Achievements, settlements and verdicts as a trial lawyer- Board certification as a trial lawyer- Nominations from leading trial lawyers, current members andExecutive Committee members- Leadership and membership in other national and state trial lawyer organizations- Rankings and ratings by leading national evaluation organizationsNominees must be trial lawyers actively practicing either civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. Civil defense attorneys who represent corporations or insurance companies may not be invited. Memberships are reviewed annually to assure that the membership of The National Trial lawyers is made up of only the finest and best trial attorneys from each state or region.