Mark P. Maciolek

Mark P. Maciolek stands with clients when serious criminal or civil allegations put their future at risk. Of counsel to Maciolek Law Group’s Dane County office, he has practiced since 2005. His practice is devoted exclusively to litigation, including criminal defense, civil litigation, trials, and appeals of challenging legal matters.

Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2005. He earned his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, in 2000. His education effectively supports his work in criminal defense, civil litigation, appeals, and complex matters in state and federal courts today.

Mark has defended clients against white-collar crimes, firearms crimes, and drug crimes. He uses legal strategy and a strong understanding of each client’s case to build compelling arguments. His criminal defense work includes state and federal trials and appeals for clients facing serious allegations and high-stakes legal matters.

Mark also represents clients in civil litigation in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. His civil practice includes trials and appeals, but does not include tenant-landlord, family law, or plaintiff personal injury cases. He is admitted before Wisconsin courts, the federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, and the Seventh Circuit in appeals matters.

Mark has earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Criminal Defense: General Practice in 2024. He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2017. He also holds an Avvo rating of 10.0, with 5.0 client reviews for his legal advocacy.

Mark P. Maciolek is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists, and James E. Doyle American Inn of Court. He speaks English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, supporting clear communication in demanding litigation matters for clients statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Maciolek Law Group
• Member, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Wisconsin Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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