Emma J. Campion
Lead Criminal Defense Attorney
Your life is worth defending. Emma Campion has spent her entire career making sure every one of her clients receives an individualized defense, tailored to the goals that are best for them and their case. As a second-generation criminal defense attorney serving western Wisconsin, she works passionately to protect every client.
Your case is next.
This is who you call when your story deserves to be told.
Track Record
Resisting/Obstructing — Law enforcement claimed client resisted arrest by moving his body and making law enforcement duties more difficult.
Body camera footage discredited law enforcement testimony by showing that there was no resisting and law enforcement had control of his body the entire time
Title IX Violation — K-12 Student alleged to have violated Title IX sexual harassment policy based on allegations made by another student.
The alleged conduct could not be proven, and, even if it could be believed, was not on the basis of sex and therefore did not violate the policy.
Possession of Meth — client charged based on unrelated traffic stop which was unlawfully expanded to search for drugs.
There was no reason for law enforcement to believe that there were drugs in the car. The case was dimissed based upon a successful motion to suppress evidence.
When everything is on the line,
you deserve an attorney who understands your fight.
“When you are charged with a crime, your future is at stake. I’m here to listen to you first—to learn about you and your story. I want to talk to you about your goals and how we can best achieve them. Be it through negotiation, litigation, or trial, I’m here to help and walk you through the legal process every step of the way.”
~ Emma J. Campion
Nelson Defense Group is the shield that protects you – giving voice to your story when it matters most.
About Emma J. Campion
Lead Criminal Defense Attorney
BIO
Emma Campion is a second-generation criminal defense attorney driven by a lifelong commitment to justice and a fierce belief that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and defended. At Nelson Defense Group, she brings energy, empathy, and sharp trial skills to stand between her clients and the overwhelming power of the government.
Professional Experience
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Former legislative aide at the Wisconsin State Capitol, focusing on juvenile and criminal justice reform.
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Practices primarily in criminal defense as well as related matters such as CHIPS, Title IX, and restraining order cases.
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Handles everything from misdemeanor charges to complex felony cases.
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Works passionately in defense of women, believing that women deserve an advocate who understands their experiences and fights to ensure their voices are heard.
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Delivers dedicated, personalized representation while being backed by the collective strength and experience of the Nelson Defense team—because with Emma, clients don’t just get one attorney; they get an entire team in their corner.
Practice and Leadership
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Believes that no one should be defined by an accusation alone and that every client’s story deserves to be told in full color and human detail.
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Committed to giving clients a voice in a system that often silences them and ensuring they understand every step of the process.
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Balances meticulous legal work with heartfelt advocacy, aiming not just for legal victories but for well-negotiated outcomes.
Emma’s work is rooted in the conviction that every life is worth defending, every voice deserves to be heard, and every story matters—especially for women who too often go unseen in the criminal justice system.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Madison: B.A.
University of Wisconsin Law School
President of the UW Law School Mock Trial
We don’t just defend cases,
we defend people.
Emma J. Campion focuses on the following practice areas throughout western Wisconsin.
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