Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Attorney in Milwaukee

OWI and DUI, drug charges, assault and battery, theft, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, and traffic violations.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Milwaukee, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you understand your rights and the options available to you. Attorney Ronnie I. Vargas has practiced law in Wisconsin since 1996, representing clients in criminal cases ranging from traffic offenses and misdemeanors to serious felony charges.

As a Spanish-speaking defense attorney in Milwaukee, Attorney Vargas represents clients throughout Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin and provides criminal defense services in both English and Spanish.

Experienced Criminal Defense in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Criminal charges can affect your freedom, your ability to work, your driver’s license, and your future. Attorney Vargas works directly with his clients to understand the circumstances of their case, explain the legal process, and develop a defense based on the charges and evidence against them.

Attorney Vargas began his legal career at Centro Legal in Milwaukee in 1996, where he represented clients in criminal defense and family law matters. He later became a partner at Velez, Moreno and Vargas, where criminal defense litigation was one of his primary areas of practice. In 2008, he opened Vargas Law Office and has continued representing clients throughout Wisconsin.

Over the course of his career, Attorney Vargas has handled thousands of legal matters and criminal cases ranging from criminal traffic offenses to serious felony charges.

Criminal Charges We Defend

Every criminal case is different. The appropriate defense depends on the charges, the evidence, how that evidence was obtained, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

Vargas Law Office represents clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, including:

  • OWI and DUI: Defense for Wisconsin drunk driving charges and related driver’s license consequences.
  • Drug Charges: Representation for drug possession and more serious controlled substance offenses.
  • Assault and Battery: Defense against allegations involving physical altercations, violence, and related offenses.
  • Domestic Violence: Representation in criminal cases involving spouses, partners, and family members.
  • Theft and Property Crimes: Defense for misdemeanor and felony theft and other property-related offenses.
  • Disorderly Conduct: Representation for charges arising from arguments, altercations, disturbances, and similar incidents.
  • Criminal Traffic Offenses: Defense for traffic-related charges that may result in criminal penalties or affect your driving privileges.
  • Felonies and Misdemeanors: Representation for both misdemeanor and serious felony charges under Wisconsin law.

Whether you are facing a first criminal charge or a more serious case, Attorney Vargas can review the circumstances, explain what you are facing, and help you determine the best way to move forward.

Experienced, Bilingual Criminal Defense Representation

Attorney Ronnie Vargas has practiced law in Wisconsin since 1996 and has represented clients in thousands of legal matters throughout his career. His experience includes decades of criminal defense litigation and courtroom representation in Milwaukee and communities throughout Wisconsin.

Attorney Vargas works directly with his clients and makes it a priority to ensure they understand their rights, their options, and what to expect as their case moves through the legal system. As a fluent English and Spanish speaker, he can communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients without relying on an interpreter.

He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association.

Criminal Defense Throughout Southeast Wisconsin

Located in Milwaukee’s Lincoln Village, Vargas Law Office represents clients throughout Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. Attorney Vargas has handled legal matters in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Washington, Walworth, and Dane counties.

If you are searching for an experienced criminal defense attorney in Milwaukee or the surrounding area, Vargas Law Office can help you understand your rights and options.

Speak With a Spanish-Speaking Criminal Defense Attorney in Milwaukee

If you have been arrested, charged with a crime, or believe you may be under investigation, contact Vargas Law Office to discuss your situation. Attorney Ronnie I. Vargas provides experienced criminal defense representation in both English and Spanish.

Further Reading

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Wisconsin's implied consent law?

Under Wis. Stat. s. 343.305(2), anyone driving on a Wisconsin public highway is deemed to have consented to testing of breath, blood or urine when an officer requests it, for alcohol, controlled substances or other drugs.

What happens if I refuse a breath test?

The warning an officer is required to read states that refusing a requested test results in revocation of your operating privilege and additional penalties (Wis. Stat. s. 343.305(4)). Refusing a test and failing one are treated differently, and both carry consequences.

Is my licence suspended immediately after an OWI arrest?

If you submit to a test showing a prohibited alcohol concentration or a restricted controlled substance, the statute provides for a 6-month administrative suspension (Wis. Stat. s. 343.305(7)(a)). That administrative case runs on its own timetable, separate from the criminal charge.

Should I speak to police before getting a lawyer?

Speak with an attorney before discussing the case. Statements made early are difficult to undo later.

Can my case be handled in Spanish?

Yes. Attorney Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish and handles criminal matters directly in either language.