Civil Rights · Personal Injury · Criminal Defense · Appeals
Wisconsin trial lawyers with an unwavering commitment to justice.
We make your case our case — and pursue it with passion, purpose, and a strategic dedication to obtaining justice.
Who we are
About Strang Bradley
Strang Bradley is a small firm of skilled and experienced trial lawyers. We are passionate about what we do and dedicated to providing intelligent and innovative legal representation with an unwavering commitment to justice for our clients. We specialize in civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Civil Rights
Strang Bradley has built and maintained its reputation as Wisconsin’s leading civil rights and police misconduct law firm. We represent more clients in police misconduct litigation than any other law firm in Wisconsin (see our recent civil rights cases). With our extensive experience litigating civil rights cases in federal court, we help our clients obtain results, regularly holding those accountable by obtaining civil rights judgments against those who violate our clients’ constitutional rights (see our recent civil rights jury verdicts and judgments).
Personal Injury
Our firm is in the business of fighting and winning. At Strang Bradley, one of the defining features of our personal injury practice is our commitment to our clients and their families. We are accessible, responsive, and sensitive to their needs. As your attorneys, we will be by your side throughout the duration of your legal matter.
Criminal Defense
Strang Bradley is consistently recognized as one of the top criminal defense firms in Wisconsin. At Strang Bradley we represent people across Wisconsin in state court and nationwide in federal court in legal matters that profoundly affect the lives of our clients and their families. We take pride in the fact that we help real people tell their stories, fight back, and save their liberty, their reputations, and what matters most in their lives.
Appeals
Strang Bradley regularly represents clients in appellate proceedings in both state and federal court and in both criminal and civil matters. Appellate law is a different craft than trial work: it demands rigorous legal research, precise writing, and persuasive oral argument — and it’s what we do. We identify the errors that matter, preserve the issues that win, and frame arguments appellate judges find compelling. Whether you’re challenging a verdict, defending a judgment, or seeking post-conviction relief, we know what it takes to prevail on review.
In the news
Strang Bradley in the News
Our cases and legal victories have been featured in some of the nation’s most respected publications.
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Wisconsin police chief sued 3x, accused of unconstitutional stops
A sheriff’s deputy and small-town police chief, Brendan Cutrell, is the subject of three federal lawsuits alleging he violated the Fourth Amendment rights of individuals he pulled over.
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TMJ4 Lighthouse Investigation – City of Milwaukee Settles $575,000 Swatting Lawsuit
TMJ4's Investigative Report about the City of Milwaukee Settling a Civil Rights Lawsuit by Niki Robinson and Patrick Tomlinson for $575,000 For MPD's Relentless Swatting of Their Home.
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Milwaukee couple reaches $575,000 settlement with city after repeated swatting responses
After years of harassment, frustration, and danger, a Milwaukee couple is poised to receive a settlement payment from the City of Milwaukee. The city has agreed to pay the $575,000 settlement for not properly training 20 officers involved.
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City may pay $575,000 to settle MPD ‘swatting’ lawsuit involving local author
Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke is recommending that the city pay more than half a million dollars to settle a federal lawsuit over the Milwaukee Police Department repeatedly entering and searching a local author’s home in response to false 911 calls.
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Strang Bradley defends Wisconsin man on federal charges after posting TikTok videos
Prosecutors allege he was behind multiple threatening TikTok videos posted from various accounts between August and October this year, according to the criminal complaint.
CNN has reached out to Stanton’s attorney for comment.
In a statement to the New York Times, John Bradley, a lawyer for Stanton, said: “It is important to remember that the contents of a criminal complaint represent one side of the story and are just allegations. Mr. Stanton pled not guilty. He is presumed innocent, and we will vigorously defend against these charges in court.”
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Strang Bradley defends Wisconsin man facing federal charges related to ICE agents
In a statement, John Bradley, a lawyer for Mr. Stanton, a Marine Corps veteran who served in the Iraq War, said: “It is important to remember that the contents of a criminal complaint represent one side of the story and are just allegations. Mr. Stanton pled not guilty. He is presumed innocent, and we will vigorously defend against these charges in court.”
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County, city, several officers named in civil rights lawsuit
A Rhinelander man has filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, alleging seven Oneida County sheriff’s deputies and two city police officers violated his civil rights by engaging in an illegal search and seizure, unreasonable extension of seizure, unlawful arrest and failure to intervene.
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Shorewood woman receives $760K civil rights settlement from City of Milwaukee
Stephanie Rapkin has been awarded a $760,000 settlement after suing Shorewood and Whitefish Bay over her arrest in 2020 where police conducted a search of her home without a warrant. “To our knowledge, this is the largest police misconduct civil rights settlement in Wisconsin that doesn’t involve a death or serious injury,” John Bradley, one of Rapkin’s attorneys, told the Journal Sentinel.
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‘Do you have a warrant?’ $760,000 settlement in ‘unlawful search and seizure’ lawsuit
A Shorewood woman received a $760,000 settlement after police arrested her inside her home without a warrant.
Lawyers believe it’s the largest civil rights settlement without an injury or death in state history—and it was all caught on camera.
“There are many factors that an insurer evaluates when settling a claim on behalf of an insured,” said Village Manager Rebecca Ewald. “In this instance, there was a ‘fee shifting’ provision under federal law in which the insurer would have had to pay the plaintiff’s attorneys fees even if the jury awarded the plaintiff only a dollar. Additionally, the overall cost to litigate and take a case to trial in federal court is substantial.”
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Awards & Recognition
How we help
Our Practice Areas
Strang Bradley focuses its practice in three areas where trial experience and relentless preparation make the difference.
- Civil Rights, Police Misconduct, & Wrongful Convictions We help individuals who have had their civil rights violated by police misconduct. Learn more
- Personal Injury Helping victims injured by another’s negligence or intentional abuse recover the compensation they deserve. Learn more
- Criminal Defense We help individuals and organizations under criminal investigation. Learn more
- Appeals We help people challenge convictions, sentences, and judgments in Wisconsin state and federal appellate courts. Learn more
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