Robert T. Ruth, Criminal Defense Attorney
Wisconsin state and federal criminal defense since 1993.
Criminal defense focused from the beginning
Robert T. Ruth has practiced law in Wisconsin since 1993 and has devoted his law practice to criminal defense. He represents people facing criminal allegations in Wisconsin courts and federal courts and handles matters from investigation and pretrial litigation through trial, sentencing, direct appeal and postconviction proceedings.
His practice includes OWI and other driving-related offenses, drug cases, domestic allegations, sex offenses, serious felonies, federal investigations and prosecutions, and criminal appeals.
Approach to representation
Criminal cases often turn on details that are easy to overlook: the legal basis for a stop or search, witness credibility, the admissibility of statements, the accuracy of prior-conviction records, or a preserved issue for appeal. The firm's case-results archive includes examples in which investigation, suppression motions, trial advocacy and appellate litigation changed the outcome.
State, federal and appellate work
The website includes dedicated resources for Wisconsin criminal defense, federal criminal defense and appeals. If you are facing an investigation, criminal charge, sentencing issue or appeal, call the office to discuss the facts and available options.