Courage in the courtroom. Clarity in the chaos.
Aggressive defense for serious felonies, homicides, and sex assaults in Wisconsin.
Hire the best defense lawyer for you
Picking a defense lawyer is the most important decision you will make.
The person you pick to defend you is one of the most important decisions you can make. The difference between a “just OK” lawyer and an elite defender can be the difference between freedom and imprisonment. Read our guide for hiring the right attorney for you. We made a free guide to help you make the best hiring decision possible.
Aggressive defense for homicide, sex assault, and serious felony allegations.
Start dismantling the prosecution against you from Day One. Specializing in serious felony defense, we bring elite courtroom experience and a proactive investigative team to the most difficult moments of your life.
When you or a loved one are facing homicide charges or sexual assault allegations, the world becomes a blur of police interviews, court dates, and overwhelming fear. You need more than just legal advice—you need a dedicated criminal defense strategist who can provide a steady hand and a relentless shield.
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When the stakes are your life and your liberty, you shouldn't be handed off to a junior associate. Our clients receive partner-level attention throughout the entire lifecycle of their case.
Whether you are under investigation for homicide, sexual assault, or any other serious felony, our goal is the same: to provide an uncompromising defense rooted in integrity and human dignity.
“I would recommend Tripp Stroud to anyone who is looking for a good lawyer. He represented my grandson and he did an amazing job. He cares about his clients and he works hard for them. He believed in my grandson and the truth prevailed. Our family can breathe again. Thank you Tripp!”
— C.F.
“I highly recommend attorney Tripp Stroud at Valley View Law. He is professional, knowledgeable and an effective communicator. Tripp managed a complicated and lengthy matter for a family member and provided regular updates and innovative strategies. Our family is grateful for his effectiveness.”
— J.K.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The only reason police want to talk to you is to get a confession. Anything you say will be seen through that lens. If you are a suspect or potential suspect in a felony investigation in Wisconsin, your first action must be to invoke your right to counsel. Do not attempt to explain your way out of a criminal charges. An experienced defense lawyer needs to intervene immediately to preserve evidence, manage communications with detectives, and ensure your constitutional rights are not bypassed during the 'chaos' of an active investigation."
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The best possible outcome is to avoid charges from being filed altogether. By hiring a defense attorney early, we can conduct an independent audit of digital evidence and witness credibility. This proactive approach allows us to present a 'mitigation packet' to prosecutors, often preventing a felony charge from ever being formally filed.
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Serious felony defense in Wisconsin requires significant resources. Our retainers start above $10,000 to cover the intensive investigation, expert witness consultation, and the exhaustive pre-trial work necessary to protect your freedom.
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Hard work, relentless investigation, and a firm commitment to going to trial. A skilled trial lawyer can often have serious felony charges dismissed or reduced before trial by uncovering lies and misconduct by the prosecution or their witnesses, crucial physical or circumstantial evidence, and flaws in forensic evidence like DNA.
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