Representation of victims of domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment in Wisconsin injunction proceedings on a case-by-case basis.
Practice
Representation in direct appeals from criminal convictions in Wisconsin state courts, addressing trial errors, evidentiary issues, and constitutional violations.
Preparation and argument of petitions to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, seeking review of Court of Appeals decisions in criminal cases.
Challenges to a conviction filed after an unsuccessful direct appeal or after the timeline for a direct appeal has expired.
Motions seeking reduction or modification of criminal sentences based on new factors or changed circumstances.
Petitions for writ of habeas corpus in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals challenging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in criminal cases.
Representation in direct appeals from federal criminal convictions and sentences in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Motions under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 challenging federal convictions and sentences based on constitutional violations, including ineffective assistance of counsel.
Federal habeas corpus petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 challenging Wisconsin state convictions on federal constitutional grounds.
Preparation of petitions for writ of certiorari seeking United States Supreme Court review of state and federal criminal cases.
Defense of Wisconsin and federal child pornography charges, including CyberTipline investigations, digital forensics, and Fourth Amendment litigation.
National defense representation, consulting, and training in child pornography cases arising from the anonymous peer-to-peer network Freenet/Hyphanet.
Guidance on Wisconsin expungement eligibility and the steps required to seal court records after successful completion of a sentence.
Representation of victims of domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment in Wisconsin injunction proceedings on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, Novreske Law Office represents victims of domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment in civil injunction proceedings under Chapter 813 of the Wisconsin Statutes, including domestic abuse injunctions under Wis. Stat. § 813.12 and harassment injunctions under Wis. Stat. § 813.125.
The process typically begins with a petition and, where the allegations warrant it, a temporary restraining order issued the same day without the other party present. A full injunction hearing is then held on a short timeline — ordinarily within about two weeks — at which both sides may appear, testify, and present evidence, and the respondent may be represented by counsel and cross-examine witnesses. If the court finds the statutory grounds satisfied, it may issue an injunction lasting up to four years, and longer in certain circumstances involving a serious risk of harm. A domestic abuse injunction also generally requires the respondent to surrender firearms for the duration of the order.
Although injunction hearings are civil proceedings, they move quickly, they turn on live testimony, and their consequences are significant and immediate. Petitioners are frequently facing the hearing within days of the events that prompted it, often while related criminal proceedings are pending. Preparation — organizing the evidence, anticipating cross-examination, and understanding how the injunction interacts with any parallel criminal case — makes a substantial difference in these hearings.
Brad's background on both sides of the courtroom informs this work. As a prosecutor, he concentrated on domestic violence and sexual assault cases and worked extensively with victims navigating both the criminal courts and the injunction process. Individuals seeking representation in an injunction proceeding are encouraged to reach out promptly given the short timelines involved.
To discuss your case confidentially, contact Novreske Law Office.