Milwaukee, WI Criminal Defense & Appeals Lawyer

Patrick Campbell is an Associate at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, where he focuses on criminal defense at the municipal, state, and federal levels. His legal career began in prosecution, serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Sheboygan and later in Waukesha County. Prior to that, he gained valuable experience clerking for Judge Ralph Ramirez and interning with the Portage County District Attorney’s Office as part of the Prosecution Project Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Transitioning to defense work, Patrick has successfully handled a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, securing favorable outcomes, including a 15-minute acquittal in his first OWI jury trial. His dedication to advocacy earned him recognition as a 2024 “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine. Beyond his legal practice, Patrick is actively involved in the Milwaukee community as a Board Member of CelticMKE, the organization behind the city's annual Irish Fest. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Lorien, and exploring Milwaukee’s parks and breweries.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, J.D., 2021
• Bradley University, B.A., 2017

Bars

• Wisconsin State Bar

Associations

• Board Member at CelticMKE

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense

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