David Patton | Racine Criminal Defense Lawyer

A versatile, innovative, and adaptable attorney with an attitude of service and broad experience who meets challenges with open-eyed optimism and solutions-oriented creativity, David cares about your case almost as much as you do. He's here to fight for you and to serve as your concierge throughout your encounter with the legal system

David gets great results for his clients. With David, you can expect

fierce courtroom advocacy;
a compassionate and listening ear;
an adviser offering you advanced strategic and tactical advice;
hard-line negotiating on your behalf;
a trusted guide through the legal wilderness;
aggressive motion practice to accomplish your goals;
established relationships with the players in the system;
ability to leverage the best science through experts on subjects from retrograde analysis to forensic accounting to forensic metadata analysis.

David has also served as in-house counsel for federally-recognized Indian tribes. He prosecuted child protection, criminal, and regulatory matters. He also advised the Real Estate, Housing, Health, and Human Services, and Natural Resources departments. His breadth of experience will ensure that every aspect of your case is addressed.

Prior to law school, David was a teacher and theatre practitioner which uniquely qualifies him for defending your rights. His job was to create effective presentations and performances. Much like a litigator arranging a trial, he arranged discrete parts for maximum impact. He developed a talent for translating extensive technical research into readable documents and engaging presentations, without compromising intelligence and professionalism. His skills as a counselor and advisor will give you the comfort of understanding what is happening and what your options are at every step of your case.

David is a father of two and a devoted husband. In his free time, you'd probably find him spending time with the family or reading anything from economic treatises to comic books (especially Daredevil).

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Patton Law Office, S.C.	Racine, WI	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Minnesota Law School	J.D.	Law School	2013
Union Presbyterian Seminary	Masters	Ethics and Theology	N/A
College of William and Mary	Bachelors	English	N/A
Virginia Commonwealth University	Masters	Theatre Pedagogy	2007
University of Minnesota Law School	JD		05/2013

State / Court	Date
Wisconsin	2019
Minnesota	2015
South Dakota	2013

• Federal Bar Admissions: District of Minnesota; Eastern District of Michigan
  
  Tribal Bar Admissions: Prairie Island Indian Community, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court, Mille Lacs Court of Central Jurisdiction
  
  

• Certified Child Welfare Legal Specialist | National Association of Children's Counsel | 2019
  Bernard P. Becker Public Interest Awardee | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2013

• State v. C.L.
  Misd. Theft dismissed outright.

• State v. B.F.
  Felony Child Abuse reduced to Disorderly Conduct.

• State v. M.W.
  Felony Child Abuse reduced to Disorderly Conduct Ticket.

• 47 GONZ. L. REV 767 (2012) | Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010: Breathing Life in to the Miner's Canary | 2012

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2015) Licensed as Attorney in Minnesota. Verified with Minnesota Judicial Branch.	March 12, 2021
(2019) Licensed as Attorney in Wisconsin. Verified with State Bar of Wisconsin.	March 12, 2021

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