Henak Law Office SC is a premier Wisconsin law firm specializing exclusively in criminal appeals and post-conviction remedies, recognized for its deep expertise and unwavering commitment to defending the rights of the convicted. The firm’s singular focus on appellate defense and its history of high-stakes litigation set it apart as a dedicated advocate for clients navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system.
The firm’s approach is built on decades of combined experience, creativity in legal strategy, and uncompromising integrity, earning referrals from other attorneys, current clients, and knowledgeable inmates. Henak Law Office represents individuals throughout Wisconsin and in federal courts, handling a wide range of challenges to convictions, sentences, and commitments, while also offering consultation services to trial attorneys to strengthen cases and preserve issues for appeal.
Services Offered
- State Direct Appeal
- Federal Direct Appeal
- Collateral Attack (974.06 Motion)
- Sentence Modification
- Sentence Adjustment
- Federal Habeas Corpus – §2254
- Federal Habeas Corpus – §2255
- United States Supreme Court Review
- Knight Petition
- Post-Conviction Motions
- Habeas Petitions
- Defense Against Imposition of Prison Discipline
- Appeals of Parole Denial
- Representation for Individuals Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect
- Representation for Individuals Committed as Sexually Violent Persons Under Chapter 980
- Consultation for Criminal Trial Attorneys on Legal and Procedural Issues
Though the firm is currently not accepting new cases due to retirement, its legacy includes numerous accolades such as AV Preeminent® ratings, Super Lawyers recognition, and awards including the William M. Coffey Memorial Award, reflecting a distinguished history of service and excellence in criminal appellate law.
