Chris Hartley

Trial Attorney and Managing Member at Hartley Rauch, LLC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About

Licensed attorney in the State of Wisconsin practicing criminal and drunk driving defense for the past 22 years.

Experience

  • Partner at Hartley Rauch
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Engaged in the vigorous defense of clients accused of criminal acts and drunk driving in the State and Federal Court systems.

  • Trial Attorney and Managing Member at Hartley & Pecora, LLC
    May 2010 - Jun 2023 · 13 yrs 2 mos

    I aggressively represent persons accused of State and Federal criminal law violations, including but not limited to drunk driving, gun offenses, drug-related offenses, domestic violence, theft, and white collar crimes. My first priority is to exercise all options that will result in a dismissal of charges. Thereafter other possibilities include a jury trial or effective plea bargaining. I have tried in excess of 60 trials to a jury, securing acquittals of such charges as attempted first degree intentional homicide, first degree recklessly endangering safety while armed with a dangerous weapon, substantial battery, domestic violence battery, disorderly conduct, felon in possession of a firearm, first degree reckless injury, criminal damage to property, and delivery of controlled substances.

  • Soldier at United States Military
    1987 - 2014 · 27 yrs

    Enlisted 1987. Earned commission as Second Lieutenant in 1993 through ROTC. Entered Judge Advocate General Corps in 1996. Served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Army Reserve and the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1996-2014. Deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in 2009 with the 32d Brigade Combat Team where served as Deputy Command Judge Advocate for the Brigade Commander and the primary legal advisor for the International Zone Police Force.

  • Sole Practitioner at Hartley Law Office
    Sep 1997 - May 2010 · 12 yrs 9 mos

    Represented individuals accused of State and Federal criminal law violations.

  • Associate Attorney at Parrish, Kruidenier, Moss, Dunn & Montgomery
    Jun 1996 - Sep 1997 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Associate attorney practicing in the legal areas of criminal defense, civil rights, and employment discrimination.