Kirk Bowden Obear Listed among Wisconsin's Super Lawyers for the Eighth Consecutive Year

    SHEBOYGAN, WI, January 26, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kirk Bowden Obear, Attorney at Kirk Obear and Associates, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in law.

With two decades of indispensable contributions to the legal sector, Kirk Bowden Obear has achieved professional success as an attorney at his firm, Kirk Obear and Associates. The firm is a criminal defense law practice that provides legal services for individuals and families dealing with the federal and Wisconsin criminal justice systems. In addition to drunk driving defense, the firm also handles cases pertaining to felony assault, battery, disorderly conduct, property crimes, sex offenses, internet crimes, forgery, bank fraud, and homicide. Proficient in taking on difficult cases, Mr. Obear has employed his experience as a JAG in the U.S. Air Force to deliver high quality representation with his extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Mr. Obear has been a guest speaker on Wisconsin Public Radio regarding developments in law, and as an outspoken advocate against the death penalty. His teaching experience includes courses taught to other defense attorneys throughout the country. Through his combined experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, Mr. Obear has litigated more than 300 jury trials. He is currently admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. District for the Western District of Wisconsin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Obear became involved in his profession while on active duty as an enlisted member in the United States Air Force; he took advantage of the educational opportunities available to him under the G.I Bill. While pursuing his bachelor's degree, he knew he wanted to further his education that would lead him to further opportunities. He then transferred to the reserves while attending law school. He became a Judge Advocate General lawyer, initially as a prosecutor for two years, but then discovered his love for defense work and working with people. As the chief of military justice, he was responsible for the prosecution of military members under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He also held an appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, prosecuting civilians under federal jurisdiction.

A shining example of success in his field, Mr. Obear received his JD from the University of Buffalo's School of Law in 1994. He has recently been inducted into the Worldwide Registry for his many accomplishments. Remarkably, he has been featured as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer every year since 2007 and has been listed among the Top Attorneys in Wisconsin in 2012 and 2013. Impressively, he was also featured in Milwaukee Magazine and was listed among the Top Attorneys in Wisconsin in 2011. In the coming years, Mr. Obear plans to continue to go to court and fight for people, and grow, educate, guide and inspire his team. He currently has two other lawyers, a paralegal, and a full time investigator working in the firm with him.

For more information about Kirk Obear Attorney At Law, please visit http://www.kirkobear.com.

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