Atty. Jody Joyce Schmelzer
Atty. Jody Joyce Schmelzer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, mediation and 2 other areas of law.
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Jody Joyce Schmelzer is a criminal defense, civil rights, adr, and appellate attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1997). Educated at Valparaiso University School Class of 1997 (—). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Jody Joyce Schmelzer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, mediation and 2 other areas of law
- Jody received a degree from Valparaiso University School in 1997, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Jody practices in Madison, WI
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Jody Joyce Schmelzer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jody Joyce Schmelzer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Jody Joyce Schmelzer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Jody Joyce Schmelzer is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Wisconsin →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Jody Joyce Schmelzer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Wisconsin →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Jody Joyce Schmelzer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Wisconsin →
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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