Atty. Bruce J. Rosen
The measure of a defense lawyer is the diversity of clients who seek his counsel. Bruce Rosen has successfully defended prosecutors and those they charge, bankers and public officials, Senators and average citizens who found themselves in need of a relentless litigator.
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About Bruce J. Rosen at a glance
Bruce J. Rosen is an Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Central Districts of Illinois (1971) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and (1971). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School (J.D., 1971) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- The measure of a defense lawyer is the diversity of clients who seek his counsel
- Bruce Rosen has successfully defended prosecutors and those they charge, bankers and public officials, Senators and average citizens who found themselves in need of a relentless litigator
- In his 45 years of practice, that doggedness has consistently earned him the praise of his clients, judges and prosecutors
- As a result, he has been voted one of the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers of Wisconsin and Best Lawyers in Madison
- After receiving his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Mr. Rosen was a staff attorney for the Legal Services Center of Dane County
- In 1977, he joined Charles Pellino and quickly became one of the nation's most respected defense attorneys
- Mr. Rosen was an investigator for nine years for the Board of Professional Responsibility until being appointed by Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to be a Special Investigator for the Office of Lawyer Regulation
- He was appointed by United States Senator Russell Feingold to be one of his representatives on the Federal Nominating Commission
- Mr. Rosen is also active in the legal community as a lecturer for the State Bar of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin Law School and the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (1988-Present), Best Criminal Defense Lawyer-Wisconsin (2012)
- Voted "Warrior of the Year" by Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2003
- Voted Wisconsin Super Lawyers (2005-Present)
- Dane County Bar Mentor Program
- Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Foundation
- Chair/Site Committee Goodman Campus MJCC, 2001
- Chair, Building Committee for Hillel/Hochberg Center, 2007
- Coach, Middleton High School Mock Trial Team
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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