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Experienced Madison, WI Criminal Lawyers

Whether you’ve just been arrested or had detectives at your door with a search warrant, Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC is the call you should make. We are a team of seasoned lawyers dedicated to offering criminal defense services to clients in Wisconsin.

We have a reputation for helping people facing criminal charges. You can trust us to provide rigorous legal counsel.
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Why Choose Us

Your Criminal Defense Team

Meet Our Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers

Choosing the right lawyer is crucial. It represents the first step in ensuring you have a better chance of fighting the charges, receiving less harsh sentences, or avoiding a conviction.

Our founding attorneys have earned a reputation for giving effective legal counsel to clients and have more than 50 years of combined experience in criminal law. Each of our attorneys is dedicated to fighting tirelessly for their clients’ rights.
Attorney Murali Jasti has spent over 30 years defending thousands of clients in criminal cases. His history as a public defender for over a decade makes him highly knowledgeable and experienced in criminal law and tactics.
You can trust him to formulate strong legal strategies for a wide range of cases in different areas of criminal law. He has a proven track record of helping clients with criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious offenses.

When faced with criminal charges, you want an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you fight them. Having spent over 20 years representing clients in criminal matters in state and federal courts, Attorney Zehawi has dedicated his life to serving his clients.

Zehawi has represented a diverse range of clients, everyone from those facing misdemeanors and death penalty charges to alleged enemy combatants detained at Guantanamo and Cuba. This shows that he has vast experience with a wide range of criminal law matters.
Attorney Johnson is a distinguished criminal defense lawyer who’s helped hundreds of clients in Madison, Wisconsin. His passion for criminal defense is amplified by his philosophy that everyone deserves a zealous defense, irrespective of the charges.
Johnson’s strong empathy drives him to exhaust all legal solutions available when working to exonerate his clients.
Practice Areas

Explore Our Comprehensive Legal Solutions

Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC is unrelenting in delivering the best defense for Wisconsin clients facing criminal cases. We offer services in the following areas:

Battery and Self Defense

Facing assault and battery charges can be a stressful experience. The potential consequences of a conviction can seriously disrupt your personal and professional life.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges and accusations are a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for the accused.

Drug Crimes

Drug crimes tend to carry some of the stiffest criminal penalties in the country. Wisconsin is no different…

OWI

Madison, Wisconsin, with its vibrant downtown area, thriving university community, various lakes and numerous entertainment venues,

Federal Crimes

Facing federal criminal charges can cause immense distress. Federal crime cases are complex and carry harsher penalties,

Restraining Orders & Injunctions

If someone files a restraining order or an injunction against you, we understand that you probably feel overwhelming stress

Sex Crimes

Facing sex crime charges in Madison, Wisconsin, can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. The state takes sex and sexual

Pre-charging Representation

You don’t need to hire a criminal defense attorney unless you’ve been arrested, right? Wrong. A lot can happen before
Our skilled criminal defense attorneys provide legal representation in all aspects of criminal law. Whether you are facing criminal charges in state or federal courts, we can help.

Why Choose Us?

At Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC, we believe that choosing the right lawyer can make a real difference in your case. We strive to give you a fighting chance regardless of the charges levied against you.

Availability

Immediate legal help is important when facing criminal charges. You can’t always predict when you’re going to need a lawyer, so we’re available on call for our clients. We also take appointments on weekends.
The most important thing to remember is that you don’t have to go through the justice system on your own. Instead, talk to us. We can provide you with the legal counsel you need and deserve.

Personalized Defense Strategy

Immediate legal help is important when facing criminal charges. You can’t always predict when you’re going to need a lawyer, so we’re available on call for our clients. We also take appointments on weekends.
The most important thing to remember is that you don’t have to go through the justice system on your own. Instead, talk to us. We can provide you with the legal counsel you need and deserve.

Track Record

Immediate legal help is important when facing criminal charges. You can’t always predict when you’re going to need a lawyer, so we’re available on call for our clients. We also take appointments on weekends.
The most important thing to remember is that you don’t have to go through the justice system on your own. Instead, talk to us. We can provide you with the legal counsel you need and deserve.

Experience

Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC is a legal powerhouse with more than 50 years of combined legal experience. Our criminal defense attorneys have handled thousands of cases, giving them a large breadth and depth of legal knowledge. Choosing legal counsel from Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC gives you access to knowledge gained from dealing with many cases. Our attorneys have worked with everything from OWIs and assault to murder charges and federal crimes. Each member of our team brings advanced experience in handling different aspects of criminal cases. We have also represented clients in jury trials and understand the tactics to deploy for favorable outcomes.

Excellent Client Relations

When facing criminal charges, you’re not fighting solely for your freedom but also for your livelihood, family, reputation, and even future housing opportunities. We understand the stakes involved if you get a conviction. Our approach is to treat each client with empathy while aggressively defending you. Given your circumstances, we explain the legal process and your options within it. When working with us, you won’t be caught off guard at any stage of your case. We present possible scenarios based on your situation and what we know about the legal system. Prior knowledge of the legal process helps alleviate our clients’ anxiety. At Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC, we believe everyone has a right to redemption after making mistakes. Regardless of your guilt, we’ll strive to defend you and fight for your chance at a decent future. Our team also aims to keep our clients’ records clean

Criminal Defense Legal Team

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The Sixth Amendment recognizes your need for legal counsel when you’re arrested for a criminal offense. Without the help of a knowledgeable and experienced attorney, you’re at a disadvantage when a state or federal agent files charges against you.

It’s tempting to talk to investigators or the police when you’re innocent, but we strongly advise against doing so without discussing the case with a lawyer. It’s easy to incriminate yourself and get in even more trouble. Remember, anything you say can be used against you.

Instead of trying to resolve things on your own, contact us at Jasti, Zehawi & Johnson, LLC to help you with all your legal matters in criminal cases. Every action, speech, and decision you make after receiving criminal charges could significantly affect your future. Don’t gamble with your life — let us walk with you through your case.