Atty. William S. Cole

Atty. William S. Cole

Atty. William S.

Madison Madison 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About William S. Cole at a glance

William S. Cole is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Axley Brynelson, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1990) and Ripon College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. William S. Cole is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic violations, collections and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • William practices at Axley Brynelson, LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

William S. Cole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William S. Cole handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William S. Cole is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Land Use & Zoning

William S. Cole is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William S. Cole is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Wisconsin →

Traffic Violations

William S. Cole is one of 14,506 traffic attorneys indexed nationally. Browse traffic 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William S. Cole

Where is William S. Cole's law office located?
William S. Cole's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Axley Brynelson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. Cole handle?
William S. Cole focuses on criminal defense, real estate, zoning, creditor rights, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has William S. Cole practiced law?
William S. Cole has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did William S. Cole go to law school?
William S. Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William S. Cole for a consultation?
You can contact William S. Cole directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William S. Cole received?
William S. Cole's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1990
B.A.
Ripon College
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1990

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