Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Criminal Defense Attorney at Chirafisi Anderson, S.C.
Overview
Attorney Corey C. Chirafisi is a partner at Chirafisi Anderson, S.C., where he focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense and OWI representation in Wisconsin state and federal courts. With more than two decades of experience, and approximately 120 cases tried to verdict, he has represented individuals facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony allegations throughout Wisconsin.
As a former prosecutor Chirafisi brings a distinctive perspective to criminal defense. His experience informs his current work, allowing him to evaluate cases with an understanding of prosecutorial decision-making, charging strategies, and trial preparation.
As a partner at Chirafisi Anderson, S.C., Attorney Chirafisi remains directly involved in client representation. He emphasizes careful case evaluation, strategic planning, and clear communication, ensuring that clients understand the process, the evidence, and the legal options available to them at every stage of their case.
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Practice Focus
Attorney Corey C. Chirafisi represents individuals charged with offenses ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including complex cases that require extensive motion practice and trial preparation.
A substantial portion of Attorney Chirafisi’s work involves OWI and impaired driving defense at all levels. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation of traffic stops, testing procedures, and evidentiary issues, as well as the strategic use of pretrial litigation to challenge the State’s case.
In addition to OWI matters, Attorney Chirafisi handles a broad spectrum of criminal cases in both state and federal court. His practice reflects familiarity with the procedural and strategic considerations that vary by forum, allowing him to tailor defense strategies to the specific facts, evidence, and court involved.
Experience and Background
Attorney Corey C. Chirafisi has practiced criminal law for more than two decades. He earned his Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law and was admitted to practice law in Wisconsin in 1998.
Attorney Chirafisi began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in Kenosha County, where he prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases. That experience provided early exposure to charging decisions, case evaluation, and trial preparation from the prosecution’s perspective—insight that continues to inform his defense work.
After transitioning into private practice, Attorney Chirafisi devoted his career exclusively to criminal defense and OWI representation. His background includes extensive experience litigating cases in both Wisconsin circuit courts and federal court, as well as speaking at continuing legal education seminars at the state and national level. His work reflects long-standing familiarity with criminal procedure, evidentiary standards, and courtroom practice across jurisdictions.
Professional Recognition
Attorney Corey C. Chirafisi has received consistent peer recognition for his work in criminal defense and OWI matters over the course of his career.
He has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year from 2011 through 2025, a distinction awarded to top 5% of defense attorneys based on peer evaluation and professional achievement. Earlier in his career, in 2007 and 2008, he was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Attorney Chirafisi was also been ranked one of the Top 25 Super Lawyers in Madison and recognized as one of the Top 20 attorneys in across all practice areas in 2017–2019 and 2022, reflecting sustained professional respect within the legal community.
Chirafisi received the Martin Hanson award from the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for his trial work in State v. Rittenhouse. He also received the SCN award for securing a not guilty verdict in a sex assault case.
Education
- Juris Doctor, City University of New York School of Law
- Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Bar Admissions
- State of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsiin
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Associations
- Dane County Criminal Defense Bar
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Nation Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Contact Attorney Chirafisi
If you are facing criminal charges or an OWI offense in Wisconsin, speaking with an experienced defense attorney early can help you understand the process and your available options. Attorney Corey C. Chirafisi offers confidential consultations to discuss the circumstances of your case and the next steps moving forward.