Gansner Law Office
Fierce Advocacy for Complex Criminal Defense
With over 15 years of unmatched experience in criminal law, we deliver strategic, expert defense in Wisconsin’s most complex and high-stakes cases.
Criminal Defense, Madison, Wisconsin
Complex Criminal Defense
At Gansner Law Office, we provide the following legal services.
Homicide & Violent Felonies
Defense against homicide, attempted homicide, battery, armed robbery, and other serious violent charges.
Sex Crimes & Crimes Against Children
Defense in matters involving sexual assault, child abuse allegations, or exploitation claims.
Domestic Violence & Family-Related Offenses
Representation in domestic abuse cases, including no-contact order violations and complex family dynamics.
Mental Health & Neurological Defense
Specialization in cases involving competency issues, mental illness, autism spectrum, developmental disabilities, or brain injury.
Affirmative Defenses & Psychological Expert Testimony
Deep expertise in presenting and challenging affirmative defenses, supported by top-tier medical and psychological experts.
School Disciplinary Defense
Representation for middle and secondary school students facing non-academic disciplinary proceedings, including expulsions and suspensions.
Title IX Defense
Representation for collegiate non-academic misconduct and Title IX disciplinary cases.
Restraining Orders & Injunctions
Representation for petitioners and respondents in all categories of restraining orders and injunctions.
Victims' Advocacy and Marsy's Law
Representation for victims of crime in asserting their rights under applicable law.
Criminal Defense Lawyer
About Gansner Law Office
Our firm exists for clients facing the most serious criminal charges—those with the most to lose. We bring unparalleled expertise in complex legal issues, including mental health, neurological disorders, and affirmative defenses. With decades of combined experience and a courtroom presence that commands respect, we serve individuals and families who require strategic, creative, and compassionate defense. We don’t rely on “how things have always been done”—we innovate, investigate, and advocate relentlessly. Every client receives our full attention, because their freedom, future, and dignity demand it.
Criminal Defense Legal Team
Meet the team
Our firm's heart is a tight-knit, high-performing team dedicated to providing elite defense with a personal, human touch. We combine world-class legal skill with attentive, responsive client care to ensure no detail is overlooked — whether in the courtroom or behind the scenes. Every person who walks through our doors receives thoughtful, informed, and strategic representation that reflects our shared values of integrity, innovation, and impact.
Nick Gansner
Criminal Defense Attorney
Nick brings rare and highly specialized experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney in homicide, sex crimes, and complex mental health litigation. He is known for his courtroom command, creative strategies, and deep commitment to every client’s story.
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608-509-7204
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121 S Pinckney St, STE 320
Madison, WI 53703-5116
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