Mastantuono Coffee & Thomas SC

04/03/2026

Redemption is achievable, and no one is fully defined by the worst act of their life. Recognizing this simple tenet of justice is all-too-uncommon in the criminal justice system.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has just announced a commutation plan and the establishment of a Commutation Advisory Board, which will operate much in the same way of his Pardon Review Board, reviewing applications and determining whether a change in a person's sentence is warranted by consideration of equity, rehabilitation, public safety, and impact of the crime on victims and society.

From the press release: Unlike a pardon, a commutation may reduce a sentence an individual is currently serving. According to Executive Order #287, the granting of commutations “promotes rehabilitation by providing a system that rewards the positive efforts of incarcerated individuals who demonstrate personal growth and a commitment to change with the possibility of a second chance to contribute to society, become productive members of their communities, make amends, and improve their lives and those of the people around them.” Additionally, the order notes, “the granting of commutations can also encourage incarcerated individuals to be accountable, take responsibility, make amends, and seek forgiveness for their actions that have harmed other individuals and the community.”

We applaud the Governor for his deliberate and thoughtful approach to this process and for his courage on moving forward with reform.

More here:

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01/20/2026

I always welcome the opportunity in my practice to appear as a lawyer in a new county. Greetings from Monroe, WI, Green County Courthouse. Here are photos from the old courthouse in the center of town, replaced by the new justice center. It's a shame to see these historic courthouses replaced. Green County preserved the old courthouse in the town square, which is now used for community events and meetings.

11/04/2025

MC&T Law was proud to represent our client in this life-changing trial. After the Not Guilty verdicts, several jurors waited in the Milwaukee courthouse hallway, where they hugged our clients when they came out and wished them well going forward with their lives. Incredibly moving experience. Also, kudos to Milwaukee public defender David Conley for great work teaming with us and representing our client's brother.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2025/11/04/former-milwaukee-firefighter-his-brother-acquitted-of-assault-charges/87064906007/?tbref=hplbt

The criminal case cost Ty A. Dright-Jackson his job with the Milwaukee Fire Department.

06/13/2025

This is what two long years of drug treatment court work with a client to successful completion and discharge looks like.

Treatment court work is a lot: encouraging, criticizing, advocating, counseling, liaising, so many court hearings, jail sanctions, and ups, downs, and all arounds. It's like running a marathon versus the 400 meter run of a trial.

So proud of my client and the hard work he's put in through it all. Human perseverance through addiction and mental health struggle is an amazing thing. 

06/08/2025

MC&T partner Craig Mastantuono wrapped up his WISN TV News analyst coverage on Friday following the jury verdict in the State v. Anderson trial involving the tragic death of Sade Robinson.

Attorney Craig Mastantuono from Mastantuono, Coffee and Thomas shares some insight on the most critical piece of evidence for the jury to render a guilty verdict on all four charges against Maxwell Anderson.

06/05/2025

MC&T's Craig Mastantuono has been providing ongoing analysis in the State v. Anderson trial in Milwaukee County for WISN News 12. Here he breaks down Day 7 of that trial with WISN's Derek Rose and Diana Gutierrez:

Attorney Craig Mastantuono also weighs in on jury fatigue.

06/04/2025

Congratulations to our amazingly talented Associate Claude-Allan Milhomme for winning his jury trial today in Milwaukee County! Justice was served!

02/03/2025

Practicing criminal defense law often involves things that aren't typically "lawyerly," like a Sunday evening sobriety pep talk with a client teetering on the edge of job loss, homelessness, and addiction. The "...and counselor at law" part of the title is real, and part of the gig. -cm

12/31/2024

I received a phone call on Christmas day from a client that I represented 23 years ago when was 10 years old. He said "remember when you told me that drug dealers are often places they don't wanna be on Christmas?" I said I didn't remember that, but it sounded like something I would say. He said: "well I just wanted you to know that I'm home with my wife and two daughters and it's Christmas." These are the best types of phone calls that criminal defense lawyers receive.

Happy New Year, and please be safe tonight.

12/16/2024

From the parent of a client in a case closed last week: Ustedes son los mejores.
Estarè agradecido por el resto de mi vida.
Bendiciones
Translation: You are the best. I will be grateful for the rest of my life. Blessings.
It's reviews from family members like this that make our day sometimes!

11/28/2024

Today we're thankful for intelligent and temperate judges, thoughtful and professional prosecutors, diligent and enthusiastic lawyer colleagues, patient court personnel, and the work and perseverance that our clients display on the road to overcoming their crises.

Happy Thanksgiving All, and please be careful this holiday weekend.