Wisconsin Elite Defense Group combines the experience, knowledge, and resources of three of Wisconsin’s premier criminal defense attorneys. The attorneys at Elite are known statewide as the attorneys that people in the know hire for themselves and their family members when there is a serious crisis.  Each of the Elite attorneys has represented current and former judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel, because the people in the know trust our work product.

Reinventing Criminal Defense

Life-changing problems require life-changing solutions. Wisconsin Elite Defense is a premier, full-service defense team that provides select clients with exceptional dedication of attention, expertise, and trial skills from a premier, full-service defense team.

Unparalleled Depth and Experience

Attorneys Jessa Nicholson Goetz, Michael Cohen, and Aaron Nelson have spent decades running their own successful law firms. Together, they now offer attorneys and clients never-before-seen unique access to a collaboration of their firms, bringing together the highest levels of expertise and vast network of resources.

An Aggressive Approach to Criminal Defense

Wisconsin Elite Defense Group’s “offensive defense” posture seeks out the best investigators and experts, and applies the most dynamic trial techniques available to meet the unique needs of each client.

The Wisconsin Elite Defense Group team is available directly to discerning clients and attorneys across Wisconsin who want to bring in the best network and support possible from three of the most successful criminal defense attorneys in the state. Combined, the team has proudly secured over 125 NOT GUILTY verdicts in the most serious cases under Wisconsin law.

What This Means For You

Wisconsin Elite Defense Group has and continues to tilt the scales of justice back in your favor using their combined knowledge, skill, and connections, which has resulted in an unmatched trial record in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Elite Defense Group only accepts serious and significant felony criminal matters where evidentiary issues, nature of the charges, or the client’s profile present unique challenges that require sharp focus, privacy, dedicated counsel, undivided and elevated attention, and proven expertise.