Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley
Madison, WI
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving Madison.
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Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
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- Madison, WISCONSIN
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- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Madison, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Madison) (2025).
About Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley: Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
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Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley represents clients in Madison, Wisconsin across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley
Steve practices before agencies, state and federal courts, and has successfully represented clients at all stages: from pre-suit or pre-charging negotiations, through appeals before the appellate and supreme courts.
Various bar associations frequently request Steve to lecture on evidence, trial advocacy and criminal defense topics. Since 1989 he has been an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin law School.
Steve was recently profiled by the Isthmus magazine in a cover story titled "Hurley for the Defense," available here. In addition, the American Bar Association Journal had a feature article on Steve's recent victory on behalf of a client. The article is available here.
The 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® magazine featured Steve in its cover story.
Credentials
Education
Knox College
B.A. · 1969
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
— · 1972
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois, Illinois S
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Wisconsin, State Bar
ACTIVE
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Madison)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Madison)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Madison)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Madison)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Madison)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers: William Coffee Memorial Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Univ. of Wisconsin School of Law: Warren Stolper Award for the outstanding adjunct professor of law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Admin. Office of the Illiniois Courts: Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Legal Defense Serivces
2026
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What areas of law does Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley practice?
Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Where is Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley located?
Stephen P. "Steve" Hurley primarily serves clients in Madison, Wisconsin, with an office at 33 East Main Street, Suite 400.
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