Michael J. Short - Madison, WI
Attorney at Pines Bach LLP
Homicide Lawyers in Madison, WI
122 West Washington Avenue Suite 900 Madison, WI 53703 - 2718
Madison Homicide Lawyer
Updated: 06/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Homicide
- White Collar
- Stalking
- Domestic Violence
- Drunk Driving
- Traffic Citations
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael J. Short joins Pines Bach in an “Of Counsel” position with the firm. Prior to joining Pines Bach, Michael practiced as a solo practitioner in his eponymously named office, Law Office of Michael J. Short.
Michael’s practice areas include homicide, white collar, stalking, domestic violence, drunk driving, traffic citations, and any of the associated mischief that college students seem to get involved in while transitioning into adulthood. Attorney Short has handled cases in over half of Wisconsin's counties and has conducted trials in the states of Nevada and Washington. Michael has taken hundreds of court-appointed cases in his career and served multiple stints as the coordinator for the Criminal Defense Project for Dane County.
Born and raised in southwest Wisconsin, he attended Dodgeville High School, UW-Madison, and then ventured out to Washington to attend Gonzaga University School of Law.
An avid sports fan, Michael attends various Badgers, Bucks, Packers, and Zags games. He’s a season-ticket holder for the Brewers and attends over 50 games per year, at which he generously shares his critiques with the umpires within earshot.
Education
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Legal Education
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Gonzaga University School of Law,
Spokane,
Washington, 1996
J.D.
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Gonzaga University School of Law,
Spokane,
Washington, 1996
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1987
B.A.
Major: Political Science, History
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University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1987
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Law Office of Michael J. Short, Founder, 1998 to 2026
Pro Bono Activities
- ABC for Health, Board Member, 2004-2015
- ABC for Health, Board President, 2010-2015
- Logan’s Heart’s and Smiles, Consultant, 2025
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1998
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1999
Contact
122 West Washington Avenue
Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703 - 2718
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.pinesbach.com
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