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Michael J. Balskus is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Appleton, Wisconsin. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and Wisconsin (1984). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (JD, 1981). Serands clients in Appleton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Michael J. Balskus is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal defense, litigation
- Michael has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices in Appleton, WI
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Appleton 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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