Attorney Profile
Kirk B. Obear
Kirk Obear
Sheboygan
Wisconsin (WI)
Practice Areas:
Criminal Defense (50%), Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (50%)
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
Law School:
University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY
Profile
Following an impressive military JAG career, Kirk Obear developed a statewide Wisconsin practice solely dedicated to criminal defense law: drunk driving, drug charges, traffic violations, sex offenses, internet crimes. To date, Mr. Obear's advocacy has resulted in over 100 jury acquittals, amendments, or dismissals from defense motions filed on behalf of his clients. Mr. Obear recently served as the President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL), and is a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Kirk is also on the National Legal Committee for the National Organizatin for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). In November 2008, he opened his own law office in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. In May of 2009, he was elected to the Board of Directors for NACDL.
Years of Selection
• Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2012
Articles about Kirk Obear appearing in Super Lawyers
Situation NORML
Why Kirk Obear, a former chief of military justice, works pro bono for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
About Kirk Obear
Admitted: 1994, Wisconsin
Professional Webpage: www.kirkobear.com/attorney_at_law_wisconsin_biography.html
Honors and Awards:
- The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguishes themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States. This award was established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombat service., US Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, USAF, 1999
- The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service., US Air Force Commendation Medal, USAF, 1997
Educational Background:
- B.S. Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Mount Olive College, North Carolina, 1990
Map Location
What is Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
