Practice Areas

Prior Law Office practices primarily in the areas of criminal defense (a focus of the firm), divorce, and family law. Attorney Matthew Prior defends people charged with any criminal matter including battery, disorderly conduct, drug possession, theft, robbery, burglary, forgery, embezzlement, domestic violence, and drunk driving. He also assists people in family matters, helping people with creating their will, guardianships, powers of attorney (POA), and CHIPS (Child In Need of Protection or Services).

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Hiring a criminal defense attorney will be your first - and most important - decision. Individuals charged with a crime are facing the powerful prosecutorial resources of the county and state. The details of preparing a criminal defense can be complex and confusing. Each case has a unique set of circumstances. Even minor offenses have potentially life-changing consequences at stake. You should not attempt to navigate this situation alone -- you need an attorney for criminal defense legal representation.

Attorney Matthew Prior is experienced in defending individuals charged with violations of Wisconsin's criminal code. He will aggressively fight for your rights. He has defended individuals charged with crimes including intoxicated driving ("drunk driving" or DUI/OWI/DWI), driving after revocation, civil infractions, drug possession, theft, robbery, misdemeanor and felony charges, traffic citations, disorderly conduct, and domestic violence allegations.

As soon as you have been charged with a crime or if you believe you may be under investigation, talk to an experienced attorney. Before you answer any questions, have your attorney at your side.

Family Law Attorney

The issues surrounding a divorce, guardianship, or other family law matter can be very complicated, contentious and emotionally charged. In these sensitive situations, you will face legal, financial and psychological challenges which will impact the lives of you and your family. Attorney Matthew Prior is committed to helping people through the difficult process family law disputes. He provides experienced, compassionate, and cost effective representation on behalf of clients throughout Clark County WI and surrounding areas of north central Wisconsin.

Attorney Prior has represented individuals in many family law situtations, such as wills, Powers of Attorney (POA), guardianships, and CHIPS cases (child in need of protection or services).

Contact an Experienced Neillsville WI Attorney

If you or a family member needs a Neillsville, WI lawyer, please call Prior Law Office to schedule a consultation. Attorney Matthew Prior is experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, as well as areas of family law and injury Law. Prior Law Office is located across the street from the Clark County WI Courthouse, and practices as well in Jackson, Taylor, Eau Claire, Wood, Trempeleau, and Chippewa County, Wisconsin.



Prior Law Office is an experienced, effective Neillsville, Wisconsin law firm focused on giving personalized attention and aggressive legal representation in matters of criminal defense, personal injury law, and family law. Attorney Matthew Prior represents clients in Neillsville, WI; Black River Falls, WI; and Medford, WI; in Wisconsin state courts for Clark County, Taylor County, Jackson County, Wood County, Eau Claire County, Chippewa County, and Trempealeau County.