Coad Law Office, S.C.

Led by Madison criminal defense attorney Rick Coad, Coad Law Office defends people accused of crimes in Wisconsin state and federal courts. The firm represents clients facing OWI, domestic battery, and serious felony charges including fraud, theft, substantial battery, drug offenses, and federal criminal charges. Our reputation is built on a 22-year track record of a stubborn insistence on getting exceptional results in difficult cases.

Rick Coad is one of the few Wisconsin criminal defense lawyers to have argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. His experience includes trials, appeals, and complex criminal cases throughout Wisconsin. He has been selected to Wisconsin Super Lawyers every year since 2007 and recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 2026 for criminal defense.