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Michael D. O'Brien is a personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights attorney based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1984) and University of Arizona (M.A. University, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Eau Claire, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Michael D. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil rights law, personal injury law
- Michael received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1984, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Michael practices in Eau Claire, WI
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Michael D. O'Brien's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. O'Brien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael D. O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael D. O'Brien is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael D. O'Brien is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Eau Claire 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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