

Trusted Defense Attorneys for When it Matters Most
Experience matters. Put ours to work for you.
Madison Criminal Defense Attorneys
We are consistently recognized among the best criminal defense lawyers in Madison, Wisconsin. Our goal is to protect you and your future by achieving exceptional results. We thrive on counseling our clients when it matters most. We regularly practice in state and federal courts in Madison and throughout Wisconsin, and Rick Coad is one of the few Wisconsin lawyers to have argued a case in the U.S. Supreme Court. Put our experience to work for you.

Richard A. Coad
Madison Attorney
Rick Coad is a trusted criminal defense attorney in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Rick was nominated by other lawyers and judges as a Super Lawyer. That honor goes to only the top 5 percent of lawyers in Wisconsin. Prior to that selection, he was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star seven times. That ranked him in the top 2.5% of lawyers aged 40 or younger in Wisconsin.

Skilled Advocates
Combined experience of more than 70 years
Rick Coad and Denny Burke are skilled problem solvers, sensible advisors to their clients, and fierce advocates in court. They have a combined experience of more than 70 years and understand what it takes to successfully navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system to get you results. Experience and judgment matter. Put theirs to work for you.1Respected.
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Coad Law Office
10 E Doty St #513, Madison, WI 53703