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Mac Blessen

Criminal Defense Attorney

“Being charged with an OWI is stressful, and the legal system doesn’t make it easy to understand what’s happening or what comes next. I focus on helping people through that process. My job is to listen, explain things clearly, and work with you toward a resolution that protects what matters most – your license, your job, and your future.”

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Your life is worth defending.
Mac Blessen

Nelson Defense Group is the shield that protects you –
giving voice to your story when it matters most.

Mac talking to Liesl at Nelson Defense Group office.
Mac meeting with Anna and Steve in office.
Mac cross examines client.

About
Mac Blessen

BIO

Mac Blessen is a dedicated criminal defense attorney whose path to the courtroom began with a passion for advocacy and a commitment to telling his clients’ stories with clarity and conviction. At Nelson Defense Group, he brings both courtroom experience and a deep belief that every person deserves to be fully heard and vigorously defended.

 

Career Highlights


 

  • Former public defender in Baraboo, Wisconsin, managing a high-volume caseload that included civil commitments, juvenile delinquency, misdemeanors, and felonies.

  • Interned with Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Public Defender during law school.

  • Brings a background in nonprofit communications in Washington, D.C., where he honed his skills in storytelling and advocacy.

  • Practices independently while backed by the collective strength and expertise of the Nelson Defense team, ensuring clients receive both personalized attention and the benefit of a unified defense.


Practice and Leadership

 

  • Committed to client-centered representation, focusing on each client’s humanity and unique circumstances.
  • Believes that effective defense means transforming legal cases into compelling narratives that judges and juries can truly understand.
  • Strives to make sure clients feel heard, informed, and supported through every step of the legal process.
  • Mac’s work reflects his belief that every person has a story worth defending and a future worth fighting for.

 

EDUCATION

Hamilton College