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Ruth Law Office
Robert T. Ruth
7 North Pinckney Street, Suite 240
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 257-2540
rob@madisonattorney.com

Based in Madison, criminal defense attorney Robert T. Ruth defends individuals accused of criminal and traffic offenses in Wisconsin and federal courts.  He started in 1993 and devotes his practice exclusively to criminal and traffic defense.  He is well versed in every aspect of criminal defense, from the initial stages of a case through direct appeal, petition for review or petition for certiorari and collateral attack.   His experience in the courtroom, along with his commitment to his clients, has led to numerous successes. 

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Federal Offenses – United States District Court – United States Court of Appeals

When the federal government comes knocking, it is not enough just to have a good criminal attorney; you need an attorney experienced in the defense of federal criminal cases.  Defending a federal case is very different from a state case.  The process is generally more complex and demanding.  Federal criminal defense attorney Robert T. Ruth is well-versed in every aspect of the federal criminal case.  He routinely represents individuals in federal court charged with drug offenses, controlled substance offenses, conspiracy, white collar crimes, fraud, financial crimes, firearm offenses and internet crimes.

Drug Offenses

Attorney Robert T. Ruth routinely defends individuals accused of drug offenses in Wisconsin and federal courts, including charges for simple possession, possession with intent to deliver, possession with intent to distribute, distribution, selling, delivering a controlled substance, manufacturing, maintaining a dwelling, conspiracy, running a drug house, selling,  marijuana offenses, cocaine offenses, crack offenses, heroin offenses, methamphetamine offenses, precursor chemical offenses, pseudoephedrine, paraphernalia, schedule I, schedule II, schedule III and schedule IV. 

Appeals – Wisconsin – Federal

Attorney Robert T. Ruth routinely represents individuals who were previously convicted and need to file a motion for post conviction relief, appeal or otherwise collaterally attack a conviction or sentence.  He will handle your case in the Wisconsin Circuit Courts, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Wisconsin Supreme Court, United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Sex Offenses – Wisconsin

Contact criminal defense attorney Robert T. Ruth for a free consultation if you are accused of any of the following sexual offenses in Wisconsin:

First Degree Sexual Assault, sec. 940.225(1), Stats.; Second Degree Sexual Assault, sec. 940.225(2), Stats.; Third Degree Sexual Assault, sec. 940.225(3), Stats.; Fourth Degree Sexual Assault, sec. 940.225(4), Stats.; Sexual Exploitation by Therapist, sec. 940.22, Stats.; First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, sec. 948.02(1), Stats.; Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, sec. 948.02(2), Stats.; Sexual Exploitation of a Child, sec. 948.05, Stats.; Causing a Child to View of listen to Sexual Activity, sec. 948.055, Stats.; Incest With a Child, sec. 948.06, Stats.; Child Enticement, sec. 948.07, Stats.; Use of a Computer to Facilitate of Child Sex Crime, sec. 948.075, Stats.; Soliciting a Child for Prostitution, sec. 948.08, Stats.; Sexual Assault of a Child Placed in Substitute Care, sec. 948.085, Stats.; Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area, sec. 948.11, Stats.; Possession of Child Pornography, sec. 948.12, Stats.; Sex Offender Working with Children, sec. 948.13, Stats.; Bigamy, sec. 944.05, Stats.; Incest, sec. 944.06, Stats.; Sexual Gratification, sec. 944.17, Stats.; Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, sec. 944.20, Stats.; Obscene Material or Performance, 944.21, Stats.; Sending Obscene or Sexually Explicit Electronic Messages, sec. 944.25, Stats.; Prostitution, sec. 944.30, Stats.; Patronizing Prostitutes, 944.31, Stats.; Soliciting Prostitutes, 944.32, Stats.; Pandering, 944.33, Stats.; Keeping a Place of Prostitution, sec. 944.36, Stats.

Forfeiture - Federal - Wisconsin

If your cash, bank account, vehicle or other property, real estate, jewelry or other property has been seized by state, local or federal law enforcement officers, such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),  contact forfeiture attorney Robert T. Ruth at (608) 257-2540 for a free consultation.

 

 


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