Kirk B. Obear
Kirk Obear & Associates
- Biography
Kirk Obear began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a JAG, prosecuting military cases. He later became one of the most renowned defense lawyers within the military. In the 1990s, Kirk moved his practice to defend civilians in private practice. Today, with the help of superior legal professionals, he represents individuals facing the most serious crimes.
At our firm, we take a teamwork approach. To us, more muscle means getting the job done faster and better. Frequent meetings, brainstorming, extensive investigation, and applying our years of legal and scientific training are all part of what makes our teamwork approach work.
Whether you are facing DUI, a drug trafficking charge or a serious sex offense, we can help.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Wisconsin
- Since 1994
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner
- Kirk Obear Attorney at Law
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2008 –
Current
- National Legal Committee
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
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2000 –
Current
- President
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)
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2006 –
2008
- Associate, Partner
- Melowski, Obear & Cohen, SC
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1999 –
2008
- Captain, Judge Advocate General- Area Defense Counsel
- USAF
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1994 –
1999
- Education
- State University of New York – Buffalo
- J.D. (1994) | Law
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1991
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1994 -
- Mount Olive College
- B.S (1991) | Psychology
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1988
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1991 - Honors: summa cum laude
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- Awards
- Named Superlawyer in Criminal Defense
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers
- 2010
- Wisconsin SuperLawyer(R)
- Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine
- 2009
- Milwaukee Best in Business
- Forbes Magazine
- 2008
- Wisconsin SuperLawyer(R)
- Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine
- 2008
- Wisconsin SuperLawyer(R)
- Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine
- 2007
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
- US Air Force
- 1999
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- US Air Force
- 1997
- Professional Associations
- National College for DUI Defense NCDD
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Board of Directors
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2009 –
Current -
- International Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (ICDLA)
- Member
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2006 –
Current -
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- Member
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2001 –
Current -
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
- National Legal Committee
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2000 –
Current -
- Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association
- Member
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2000 –
Current -
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Life Member
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1999 –
Current -
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)
- Past President 2006-2008, Current Director of Legislative Affairs
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1999 –
Current -
- Sheboygan County Bar Association
- Member
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1999 –
Current -
- Wisconsin Drunk Driving Round Table
- Member
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1999 –
Current -
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Wisconsin State Bar Association
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- Member
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1994 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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1994 –
Current -
- Publications
- Defending a Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Case
- Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
- 2009
- Wisconsin SuperLawyers (R) 2007 & 2008
- Key Professional Media, Inc.
- October, 2008
- Best in Business, Milwaukee
- Forbes Magazine
- September, 2008
- Websites & Blogs
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