Attorney Profile

Kirk Bowden Obear

Kirk Obear

Attorney at Law
610 Riverfront Drive, PO Box 935
Sheboygan, WI 53082-0935
Contact Contact Kirk Bowden Obear
T: 920-395-2200
F: 920-395-2202

Visit: www.kirkobear.com
Practice areas: Criminal Defense (50%), Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (50%)

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. 

Selected to:

Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2009
Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2008
Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2007

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
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