Atty. Michael E. Covey
Michael Covey knows that when the stakes are high, the details matter most. For over twenty years, he has navigated the Wisconsin criminal justice system with a focus on serious, high-exposure litigation.
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Michael E. Covey is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Chirafisi Anderson, S.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, violent crimes, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2003) and Wisconsin (2003). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2002). Active member of Dane County Criminal Defense Bar State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Covey knows that when the stakes are high, the details matter most
- For over twenty years, he has navigated the Wisconsin criminal justice system with a focus on serious, high-exposure litigation
- Mike’s approach is defined by exhaustive investigation and a willingness to take cases to trial when others might settle
- While he’s well-versed in everything from drug charges to appeals, he has become a go-to advocate for complex homicide and sexual assault defense
- Before joining Chirafisi Anderson, S.C., Mike spent 18 years at the helm of his own practice, where he developed a deep understanding of constitutional issues and forensic analysis
- His commitment to the community is just as impressive as his trial record
- he has been repeatedly recognized by the State Bar’s Pro Bono Honor Society and received multiple awards in 2023 alone for his excellence in advocacy
- Mike is a University of Wisconsin Law School alum who believes that every person deserves a high-quality defense, regardless of their circumstances
- This philosophy earned him the Hanson Memorial Advocate’s Prize and the Kuchler Nicholson Stilling Award
- When you work with Mike, you’re getting a seasoned trial lawyer who has been recognized by his peers as a true "warrior" in the courtroom—someone who understands the law and knows how to fight for his clients
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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 venue, 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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