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Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements
Rewriting the ending for innocent defendants.
In 23 years, Kathleen Zellner has righted more wrongful prosecutions than any private attorney in America. The Law Offices of Kathleen T. Zellner & Associates is based in the Chicago, Illinois, area. With our extensive legal network across the United States we can provide nationwide legal services for civil rights violations, medical malpractice, prisoner abuse, criminal appeals, post-conviction, and habeas actions
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The firm is led by attorney Kathleen T. Zellner, who has earned a national reputation as a fighter for justice.
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steven Avery case
In 2007, Steven Avery was convicted of the intentional homicide of 25-year-old Teresa Halbach. Now, with Kathleen Zellner and her legal team by his side, Steven Avery fights for freedom.
Recent Press
Steven Avery attorney points to new witness in ‘Making a Murderer’ case who connects other suspect - Fox News
Lawyer for 'Making a Murderer's Steven Avery Reveals 'Most Important' Witness - Newsweek
Delivery Driver Saw Steven Avery's Nephew Move Teresa Halbach's Car into Salvage Yard, New Court Filing Claims - People
Avery attorney tweets response to detective's affidavit on evidence CD — WBAY Green Bay
Avery wants to present evidence from recent computer examination — WBAY Green Bay
Dassey's mother hands over computer to Avery forensic expert — NBC 15
Brendan Dassey's mother gives Avery legal team a computer — NBC 26
Avery attorney tweets response to detective's affidavit on evidence CD — WBAY Green Bay
Steven Avery's Defense Attorney Says New Evidence May Set Him Free — InTouch
Seeking new trial, Zellner files more evidence — The CW Madison
Attorney in 'Making A Murderer' case files notice of appeal — Washington Post
Attorney in 'Making A Murderer Case Files Notice of Appeal — New York Times
Attorney in 'Making A Murderer Case Files Notice of Appeal — U.S. News and World Report
Avery attorney wants judge to reconsider denial of new trial — CBS 58 WDJT Milwaukee
Making a Murderer: Avery attorney wants judge to reconsider denial of new trial — WTMJ-TV Milwaukee
Avery attorney wants judge to reconsider denial of new trial — New Jersey Herald
More 'Making a Murderer' Evidence Could Exonerate Steven Avery — Pop Culture
Avery Lawyer Adds Allegations in New Court Motion — Rolling Stone
Season Two of Making A Murderer Will Have Plenty Of New Twists — Refinery 29
Kathleen Zellner - Where the Rubber Meets The Road — Be The Rain
Avery's attorney says new evidence shows someone else killed Teresa Halbach — ABC 12 WISN
There's New Bombshell in Steven Avery's Making a Murderer Case — Esquire
'Making a Murderer': Defense Implicates New Avery Nephew in Murder — Rolling Stone
Avery Attorneys Say New Evidence Warrants Another Trial — U.S. News
Tweet indicates attorney continues to work on Steven Avery case — WISC
'Making a Murderer' attorney: new evidence calls for new hearing — WISN ABC
Steven Avery's attorney files 54-page motion for court to reconsider new trial — Fox 6
Kathleen Zellner keeps focus on other suspects in Halbach killing — The Inquisitr
Kathleen Zellner "not ruling out" defamation suit of over ex-DA's book — The Inquisitr
Kathleen Zellner looks hard at former prosecutor — Blasting News
Zellner says she's uncovered 13 falsehoods in Kratz's Avery book — Joliet Patch
Zellner: Appeals court dismissal allows judge to hear all Avery claims — ABC 2 WBAY
Avery's attorney files letter to "clarify current status of the Avery case" — ABC 2 WBAY
Steven Avery's attorney criticizes prosecution's case — Appleton Post-Crescent
Attorney for Steven Avery Files Post-Conviction Motion, Seeks New Trial — Fox6
10 Key Takeaways from Steven Avery's Motion for a New Trial — USA Today
Kathleen Zellner: Ryan Hillegas Theory Originated in 2007 — Inquisitr
'Making a Murderer': Steven Avery's Lawyer Claims Teresa Halbach Killed by Ex — Rolling Stone
Exclusive: Zellner says Steven Avery "Optimistic" Following Dassey Ruling — WBAY
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Quarries May Hold Key to Halbach's Murder → Judge: Hearing not necessary in Avery case → Hearing Not Needed in Avery Case → Zellner's Avery Strategy Risky, But Payoff Big → Watch "Kathleen Zellner is Pretty Good at Getting People Out of Prison" → Read ABC News Coverage → Read Newsweek Coverage → Read New York Times Coverage → Read CBS News Coverage → Read Appleton Post-Crescent Coverage → Read Rolling Stone Coverage → State asks for hearing in Avery case → State calling for end of temporary stay in Avery appeal →“Our years long experience with Kathleen and her associates has turned into a once in a lifetime opportunity. It’s not often that you’ll work with some one who genuinely cares about their clients and looks forward to helping them in any and every way they can possibly manage to. This rare reality, however, has been what continually defines our work relationship with Kathleen.”