NALI Region II Conference 2025

Mindy Nolan

Title: Winning Inculpatory STRMix DNA Cases

Description: 

Attorney Mindy M. Nolan has been practicing only trial level criminal defense for over ten years, specializing in complex felony litigation. Her early career exposure to these challenging cases made her particularly interested in forensic science. With a firm belief in the significance of defending the human being in every case, Attorney Nolan pays meticulous attention to detail and fosters a profound bond with each of her clients. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each case, she excels at passionately and eloquently narrating their stories. 

She was a staff attorney with the Wisconsin State Public Defender, after earning her juris doctorate in 2014, and prior to transitioning to practice. Her formidable courtroom presence began through her participation in moot court competitions in law school, excelled after graduating from the prestigious National Criminal Defense College, and continues to be fine-tuned through her teaching of defenders within Wisconsin and nationally. All of these experiences have helped hone her skills as a tenacious litigator. 

Outside her law practice, Attorney Nolan is a board member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of Wisconsin. 

With fluency in both English and Spanish, Attorney Nolan has served the Spanish-speaking community in diverse capacities. She has now worked with the Spanish-speaking community for over 15 years. She believes in the importance of giving back to the profession, demonstrated by her volunteer work with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic and donates time to training and mentoring fellow defenders.