Paisley S. Hoffman - Madison, WI
Attorney at Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Madison, WI
22 East Mifflin Street Suite 300 Madison, WI 53703
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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8
Years
Experience
Madison Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Paisley S. Hoffman
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2.3 Value
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2.3 Quality of Service
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2.3 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024Paisley is very professional and detailed oriented. She is responsive and explains things very well. She is attentive and detailed oriented. Her guidance was key for me and my family to find the peace of mind again after some false accusations. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of false accusation defense.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024-2025Paisley is responsive and respectful. I felt at ease after hiring her for two false accusations. I've had attorneys in the past, but few I would trust.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2021Paisley Hoffman has gone above and beyond for us during a very difficult time in our lives. Her legal skill is top notch and she has a very high level of professionalism, but just as important she's very supportive and truly cares on a personal level and doesn't handle you as a "case". Our situation was very complicated with a lot of emotions and Paisley was a calming and confident presence during our very difficult child custody court proceedings. Her responsiveness and attention to us and our case was something we hadn't received from other attorneys, she actually listened, cared and fought hard for us. I would HIGHLY recommend Paisley to anyone in need of a family law attorney. We cannot thank Paisley Hoffman enough for what she has done for our family.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2018During what has thusfar been the most difficult time in my life, Attorney Hoffman provided an unparalleled criminal defense. I would emphatically recommend her to anyone seeking the best representation Madison has to offer. Throughout my case, she promptly responded to my emails and calls, as well as supplied me with the knowledge I needed to navigate the legal system's numerous nuances in face-to-face meetings. She stood by me during interactions with both law enforcement and the DA and appeared for me in court to prevent me from missing work. Best of all, she developed a powerful defense that resulted in multiple severe charges being amended to a single citation. With Paisley, you get the best: promptness, professionalism, and results.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Guardian ad Litem (family court, criminal defense, injunctions)
- Family Law (advocacy counsel)
- Juvenile Delinquency
- CHIPS/JIPS
Attorney Information
Overview
Paisley Hoffman is an Associate Attorney with Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., where she represents clients in a variety of areas of law including criminal defense, divorce, paternity, post-judgment custody and placement disputes, child in need of protection or services, delinquency, and injunctions. In addition to her role as advocacy counsel in these types of cases, Attorney Hoffman regularly is asked by multiple judges to serve as Guardian ad Litem representing the best interests of children in Dane County and surrounding counties. She has been asked to serve as advocacy counsel by a Dane County Judge.
Attorney Hoffman is a compassionate advisor and a strong legal advocate in court. Attorney Hoffman understands that the Court process can be confusing, and she takes time to understand her client’s concerns and explain the legal process. Attorney Hoffman appreciates the opportunity to help clients through the most difficult times in their lives.
Prior to obtaining her J.D., she worked for the Wisconsin Innocence Project reviewing serious criminal convictions for errors and obtained a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health. Attorney Hoffman’s background serves her clients in all areas of her practice. In criminal matters, Attorney Hoffman understands interpersonal relationships and is aware of the potential rehabilitative needs and resources for clients. In addition, she uses this background for creative resolutions to cases. In her family law practice, Attorney Hoffman is child-focused based on her understanding of children’s developmental needs and family dynamics.
In one of the fastest turnaround times after law school, Attorney Hoffman was named as one of Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Rising Stars in 2020. Attorney Hoffman obtained her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Social Welfare in 2012 and her Master of Social Work in 2014 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020 - 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Paisley S. Hoffman
Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin Law School,
Madison,
Wisconsin, December, 2017
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin Law School,
Madison,
Wisconsin, December, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin School of Social Work,
Madison,
Wisconsin, May, 2014
Master’s of Social Work
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, May, 2012
Bachelor’s of Arts
Major: Legal Studies and Social Welfare
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University of Wisconsin School of Social Work,
Madison,
Wisconsin, May, 2014
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- UW Law School Family Law Project, Intern
- State Public Defender's Office, Intern
- ARC Community Services, Intern
- Briarpatch Youth Services, Intern
- Wisconsin Innocence Project
Other Affiliations
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts
- Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section
- Legal Association for Women
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Contact
22 East Mifflin Street
Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-597-6547
Fax: 608-819-8273
Email: Send a message
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