Keith A. Belzer

Practicing in Wisconsin since 1992, attorney Keith A. Belzer serves the Nelson Defense Group, LLC, in Hudson, Wisconsin. Catering to clients statewide, he focuses on defending clients against charges of felonies and misdemeanors such as assault and battery, criminal fraud, drug and alcohol violations, criminal domestic violence, traffic violations, sex offenses, theft, murder and more. He also handles issues with parole and probation, false accusations, and expungements.

Mr. Belzer completed his bachelor’s degree in 1985 from Knox College and proceeded to graduate with a Juris Doctor from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1992. He went on to secure licenses to practice in Wisconsin and appear before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.

Successfully representing several clients who were falsely accused of criminal charges, Mr. Belzer's dedication to justice and his skillful advocacy have played pivotal roles in challenging and overturning unjust convictions, and restoring freedom and dignity to those unjustly deprived. He is a recipient of several awards, including the Empowering Women Award from the Young Women’s Christian Association. He has also been accoladed with a “Superb” rating on Avvo and a Distinguished* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

A skilled orator and experienced lecturer, Mr. Belzer has taught criminal defense lawyers across several states and presented to various eminent organizations such as the Israeli National Public Defender and the Puerto Rican Criminal Justice Act Panel. Recognized for his work across the realm of criminal defense, he has been presented with the Leaders in the Law Award by the Wisconsin Law Journal. He comments on legal issues nationwide and is a frequent face on television shows such as 48 Hours, Good Morning America, Crime Scene Investigation and more.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.