Tisdale Law Offices, S.C.
Criminal Defense | Serving Prairie du Chien, WI
608-326-8434Tisdale Law Offices, S.C. can help you find legal solutions for your Criminal Defense issue. The practice serves the Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin area.
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Serving Southwestern Wisconsin Since 1947
For decades, the lawyers at Tisdale Law Offices, S.C., have gone up against tough opposition for clients and achieved favorable results in a wide range of practice areas. We help businesses with transactional matters and disputes, and assist individuals with orient probate, estate planning, divorce, criminal defense and other challenges that give rise to legal proceedings.
We effectively balance large-firm skill with small-firm personalization — something many of our competitors are unable to offer. You can be sure that when you work with us, you will discuss your case face to face with an attorney who cares about how the law is influencing your life on a personal level.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Banking and finance law — We represent banks in foreclosures and provide advice regarding other financial issues.
- Business law — We assist clients with the formation of business entities and organizations, business transactions, buy-sell agreements, shareholder or partnership agreements, business acquisition and contractual issues.
- Criminal defense — We provide assertive defense regarding traffic offenses, drunk driving and OWIs, drug crimes, disorderly conduct, battery, violent crimes, property crimes, and other felony and misdemeanor allegations.
- Employment law — We assist with employment agreements, termination matters and discrimination claims.
- Estate planning — It’s never too early to protect your assets and plan for your loved ones. We help people draft wills, establish power of attorney for financial and health care matters, and put other asset protection plans in place. We also help clients navigate the probate and estate administration process, and provide legal counsel for will contests.
- Family law — We will protect your interests in divorce, including decisions regarding child custody and placement, child support, spousal support (maintenance), adoption, establishment or termination of parental rights and guardianships.
- Insurance law — We represent insurance companies and their insureds in disputes involving personal injuries and property damage.
- Municipal law — We represent municipalities in a broad range of legal issues that affect municipalities.
- Personal injury — We represent plaintiffs or defendants in cases involving car accidents and other cases of injury caused by negligence.
- Real estate law — We draft and review offers to purchase, deeds, title work, closing documents, and purchase and sale agreements.
- Civil litigation — We aggressively advocate for individuals, businesses, partners or shareholders in courtroom proceedings and in the negotiation of settlements.
We attribute our success to a progressive and proactive work ethic. Information drives our decision making. We draw on a vast network of legal resources, which allows us to thoroughly investigate and analyze each case while working directly with our clients to discuss their individual needs.
Above all, we achieve our clients’ goals efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest standards of integrity and ethics. We work with clients throughout Crawford County and southwestern Wisconsin from our office in Prairie du Chien. Call 608-326-8434 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Lara M. Czajkowski Higgins
Lara Czajkowski Higgins practices in the areas of civil litigation, business law, personal injury litigation, insurance defense, municipal law and real estate law. She has successfully represented clients in a broad range of litigation matters. Ms. Czajkowski Higgins also assists municipalities in resolving disputes, assists in business acquisition and formation issues, and has experience in appealing matters before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Ms. Czajkowski Higgins received her B.A. in political science from Grinnell College, with honors, in 1997, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honors society. She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law in 2001, where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Ms. Czajkowski Higgins served as an Articles Editor on the Law Review, the Articles Editor for the Women's Law Forum, and co-president of the Environmental Law Society. From 2001 through 2003, Ms. Czajkowski Higgins practiced in private practice in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Czajkowski Higgins has served on the Prairie du Chien Police and Fire Commission and co-chaired the Crawford County Joint Dispatch Implementation Committee. Ms. Czajkowski Higgins is past-president and a current member of the Rotary Club of Prairie du Chien. Ms. Czajkowski Higgins currently serves on the Prairie du Chien Catholic School Education Commission and also on the school's Wellness Committee. In her spare time, Ms. Czajkowski Higgins enjoys kayaking, yoga, and gardening.
Bar Admissions:
- Wisconsin, 2001
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
- J.D. – 2001
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Honors: Co-President, Environmental Law Society
- Law Review: Villanova Law Review, Member, Articles Editor, 1999 – 2001
- Law Review: Women’s Law Forum, Articles Editor
- Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa
- B.A. – 1997
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel, Member, 2010 to Present
- Crawford County Bar Association, Member, 2003 to Present
- Rotary Club of Prairie Du Chien, Member, Past President, 2004 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
- French
Attorney Amanda K. Tisdale
Attorney Amanda Tisdale is a native of Southwest Wisconsin, born and raised in rural Avoca. After graduating from Riverdale High School in 1999, Amanda attended UW Platteville earning a double major in Criminal Justice and Political Science. While at UW Platteville, Amanda completed an internship with the State Public Defender's office and was active with the Mock Trial team.
In 2007, Amanda earned her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. While in law school, Amanda volunteered through the Minnesota Justice Foundation at Tubman Family Alliance and obtained certifications in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation. After passing the Wisconsin Bar Exam, Amanda was hired to work in the Lancaster office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender as an Assistant State Public Defender. At the State Public Defender's Office, Amanda gained a tremendous volume of litigation experience defending criminal and OWI cases. In addition to criminal defense, Amanda's time with the State Public Defender exposed her to a wide variety of cases, allowing her to work with juveniles, assist the mentally ill in Chapter 51 proceedings, and represent wards in guardianships.
Amanda currently practices in the areas of criminal defense, OWI defense, family law, probate & estate planning, and real estate.
Amanda and her husband, Brent, live in rural Blue River with their two young daughters. Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and running. Amanda volunteers with her church and is a member of the Prairie du Chien Rotary Club.
Bar Admissions:
- Wisconsin, 2007
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2007
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville
- B.S. - 2003
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Criminal Justice and Political Science
Attorney Amy A. Smith
Attorney Smith joined Czajkowski Higgins & Tisdale, S.C. as Of Counsel where her practice focuses exclusively on family law. In 1992, Ms. Smith received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota and has practiced family law in Western Wisconsin since. Prior to her law career, she worked in finance, banking, and real estate. Ms. Smith has an established career in all aspects of family law including divorce, custody and placement, child support, paternity, and other related areas.
Ms. Smith resides in LaCrosse, Wisconsin where she maintains a home in the Historic District and has other real estate investments. When not practicing law, she enjoys relaxing in Northern Wisconsin, reading, gardening and knitting.
In addition to her Of Counsel position with Czajkowski Higgins & Tisdale, S.C., Ms. Smith also maintains her law practice in Westby, Wisconsin.