Wisconsin Sex Offense Defense Lawyers

Few accusations carry the lasting stigma of a sex offense. In Wisconsin, a conviction can mean years or decades in prison, mandatory sex offender registration, and lifelong consequences for your career, housing, and family relationships — and the damage often begins the moment an allegation is made, long before any conviction.

At Strang Bradley, we provide discreet, determined defense for people across Wisconsin accused of sexual assault and related offenses. These cases frequently come down to credibility and the absence of physical evidence, and we know how to scrutinize the allegation, the investigation, and the forensic claims at every step.

Sex Offense Charges We Defend

• First, second, third, and fourth-degree sexual assault
• Sexual assault of a child and related child offenses
• Repeated sexual assault of the same child
• Child enticement and exposing a child to harmful material
• Possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material
• Sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and prostitution-related offenses
• Failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements

The Consequences Go Beyond Prison

A sex offense conviction can carry consequences that last a lifetime:

• Mandatory placement on the Wisconsin sex offender registry, sometimes for life
• Residency and employment restrictions
• Loss of professional licenses and career opportunities
• Court-ordered supervision, GPS monitoring, and treatment
• Lasting damage to reputation and family relationships, even before trial

How We Defend Sex Offense Cases

• Challenging credibility and exposing motives to fabricate
• Demonstrating consent where it is legally available as a defense
• Scrutinizing forensic interviews of children for suggestive or improper technique
• Independent review of DNA, medical, and digital forensic evidence
• Identifying inconsistencies in the timeline and the complaining witness’s accounts
• Suppressing unlawfully obtained statements, searches, or device extractions

What to Do If You’ve Been Accused

• Contact an experienced sex crime defense lawyer immediately, even if you have not been charged. Talk to a lawyer before you speak (including text messages) with law enforcement, the complaining witness, or anyone else.

Why Choose Strang Bradley for Your Sex Offense Case

Sex offense cases require both skill and sensitivity. The stakes are enormous, the evidence is often a matter of one person’s word against another’s, and the social pressure to convict is intense. Our attorneys handle these cases with discretion and rigor — investigating thoroughly, challenging the State’s forensic and testimonial evidence, and protecting our clients’ rights and dignity throughout.