Atty. Stephen E. Kravit
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Omicron Delta Epsilon. Recipient, U.S.
Business Fraud Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 51+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Stephen E. Kravit at a Glance
Stephen E. Kravit is a Shareholder based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk s.c.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1975) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. Economics, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milwaukee. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen E. Kravit
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Omicron Delta Epsilon
- Recipient, U.S
- Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service, 1979
Lecturer
- Advocacy Workshop, Harvard Law School, 1978
- General Practice Course, University of Wisconsin Law School, 1979
- Criminal Law Institute, 1977-1984, 1986, 1989-1994, 1996, 2003-2004
- Marquette Law School
- "An Aggressive Strategy of RICO Recovery," presented to the Insurance Security Association, 1986
- American Society for Industrial Security, 1986
- Asset Protection Executives Association, 1987
- Excess and Surplus Lines Claims Association, 1988
- International Association of Insurance Fraud Agencies, 1989
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 1990
- National Conference of Insurance Legislators, 1991
- NBI Fraud Litigation in Wisconsin, 1992
- The Network of Trial Law Firms, 1993-2005
- Assistant U.S
- Attorney, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1976-1979
- Commissioner, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, 1984-1987
- Fox Point Police Commission, 1997— and President, 2005—
- Listed in: Best Lawyers in America, more than 10 years
- Named one of "Best Lawyers in Milwaukee" by Milwaukee Magazine, 1995, 2003, 2005
- Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyer, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Chairman, The Network of Trial Law Firms 1997-1998
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen E. Kravit's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen E. Kravit handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Criminal Defense in Milwaukee
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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Employment Law in Milwaukee
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Milwaukee
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Federal Crimes in Milwaukee
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White Collar Crimes in Milwaukee
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Stephen E. Kravit
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen E. Kravit's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, business, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen E. Kravit brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, Stephen E. Kravit can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, employment, and business, Stephen E. Kravit can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Stephen E. Kravit attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen E. Kravit Handles in Milwaukee
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