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GRGB Gets Proven Results in High-Profile and High-Stakes Criminal Cases
When someone is facing criminal charges — especially charges that threaten their freedom, reputation, and future — choosing the right attorney becomes the most important decision that person will make in their life.
At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, our criminal defense team has earned a reputation in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin for handling some of the most serious and highly publicized cases in the state. We are trusted not just for our courtroom skill, but for our professionalism, strategy, discretion, and results.
Over the decades, our Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys have stood beside clients in complex, high-exposure cases involving federal investigations, life-changing prison sentences, and intense media scrutiny. We do not just navigate these challenges; we fight them head-on, using decades of experience, creative legal strategies, and a deep bench of legal resources.
GRGB Achieves Quiet Success in Loud Cases
Not every criminal case makes headlines, but when they do, there is no substitute for a team that knows how to manage public attention while fiercely protecting a client’s rights. Our attorneys have defended clients in some of the most sensitive and high-profile matters in Wisconsin. While client confidentiality prevents us from sharing details in many instances, our history speaks for itself.
From securing acquittals in jury trials to obtaining reduced charges and favorable plea agreements in matters involving serious felony accusations, our firm has consistently achieved outcomes that allow clients to reclaim their lives. Even when conviction has already occurred, we have had enormous success in post-conviction appeals, sentence modifications, and early release petitions.
We believe people deserve to know what kind of team they are hiring. Our clients include respected professionals, public figures, and everyday people who found themselves caught in the crosshairs of the criminal justice system. We treat every client with the same level of dedication and respect.
Real Results in Challenging Appeals
Our postconviction and appellate work has been nothing short of life-changing. In one notable federal appeal, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in United States v. Lockett, resulting in the client’s release from a mandatory fifteen-year sentence under the Armed Career Criminal Act. The court found the government failed to meet its burden, and the client was released for time served.
In another groundbreaking appellate victory, our firm helped establish important protections for inmates in Wisconsin through back-to-back wins in the Court of Appeals, ensuring the Department of Corrections could not take more money from inmate accounts than authorized by the sentencing Judge. These wins — achieved on a pro bono basis — now stand as published precedent protecting the rights of incarcerated people throughout the state.
And in a case that made national headlines, our firm contributed to the exoneration of Daryl Holloway, who served 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Working alongside the Wisconsin Innocence Project, our team conducted a new investigation and brought in a nationally recognized DNA expert. The result: new evidence, a vacated conviction, and Mr. Holloway’s freedom.
Trusted by Clients, Respected by the Courts
Our firm’s impact is not only measured in courtroom victories but in the words of those we represent. One client wrote:
"You can’t put a price on experience and knowledge… They give you that self-confidence that they are doing the best job possible to achieve the most favorable outcome in your particular case. They really care about you as a client."
Another client whose family was facing a deeply stressful case said:
"We always felt [our attorney’s] calm. He was exactly what we needed during this terrible, stressful ordeal… We were able to work well as a team, and that was because of who he is as a person and how he treated our family."
These stories are not exceptions — they are the standard at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP. We take pride in providing not only aggressive defense but also empathy, discretion, and clear communication every step of the way.
Experience That Spans Decades and Disciplines
Our attorneys bring a depth of experience that spans every aspect of criminal law, from pre-indictment investigations to trial, sentencing, and appeal. We handle state and federal cases involving:
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White collar crimes
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Drug trafficking and conspiracy
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Homicide and serious violent offenses
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Sexual assault and misconduct
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Public corruption
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Firearms offenses
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Complex fraud and embezzlement
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Criminal appeals and sentence modifications
Our firm also brings civil litigation, business, and appellate knowledge into our criminal cases, allowing us to craft creative solutions where others might see roadblocks. Whether it is preparing a powerful pretrial motion, negotiating a settlement, or taking a case to trial, our team delivers.
Community-Focused, Justice-Driven
We also believe that fighting for justice goes beyond defending clients in court. Our attorneys have been deeply involved in pro bono efforts across Wisconsin, helping clients challenge unfair zoning laws, defend constitutional rights, and access services that were unfairly denied.
In one case, our firm successfully fought for a women’s and children’s shelter to open in Elkhorn after the city’s Common Council denied their application. The court agreed with our position, vacated the city’s decision, and helped bring vital services to a community in need.
We have also represented historical preservation groups, veterans’ organizations, and other nonprofits in cases that would have gone unresolved without a strong legal advocate.
When Everything Is on the Line, GRGB Is Ready
The criminal justice system can be overwhelming. Prosecutors have vast resources; media attention can distort the facts; judges expect strong legal arguments backed by the law. Whether a client is fighting for his reputation, his career, or his freedom, he deserves a legal team that is ready to stand up and deliver.
At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, we do not shy away from serious cases; we welcome them. We prepare for every possibility, plan every step with care, and fight every case with experience and strategy. And most importantly, we treat every client like the outcome of the case matters deeply — because we know it does.
Contact Our Experienced Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorneys
When you need a defense team you can trust with your future, turn to the firm trusted across Wisconsin for high-profile, high-stakes defense. Contact Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP at 414-271-1440 to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced Milwaukee, WI criminal defense attorney. Whether you are facing charges, appealing a conviction, or seeking postconviction relief, we are ready to help you fight.
