Madison OWI/DWI/DUI Defense Lawyers
Dedicated to Protecting your Driver's License
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin, call a lawyer right away. Few people are aware that your driver's license can be administratively suspended by the Department of Transportation before you are even charged with OWI (operating while intoxicated). You have only 10 days to request a hearing to challenge this automatic suspension. Our lawyers will represent you in your hearing with the Wisconsin DOT as well against the criminal OWI charge.
At the Madison law firm of Mandell and Ginsberg, we have defended hundreds of people charged with drunk driving. While every case is different and results are never guaranteed, our lawyers will vigorously defend your rights and seek the best resolution to your case. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Wisconsin Drunk Driving Penalties
In Wisconsin, drunk driving is known as OWI (operating while intoxicated). However, many people still refer to the charge as DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence). By any set of initials, it is a very serious charge. You face suspension of your license, jail time and fines. The most serious financial penalties come later, when you are forced to pay high-risk auto insurance that will result in thousands of dollars of added costs over the next three years.
A drunk driving charge can begin a downward spiral in your life, causing problems at home and at work. Given the hardship of not having a driver's license, some people choose to drive illegally. If you are caught, you will face even more serious criminal charges such as operating while suspended (OWS) or operating after revocation (OAR).
Don't let a single drunk driving charge wreck your life. The time to fight a DUI/DWI/OWI charge is as soon as possible after you are arrested.
Defenses in DUI/DWI/OWI Cases
Upon taking your OWI/DWI/DUI case, our experienced criminal defense lawyers will review the evidence against you, including the police reports, the squad car video and the results of the field sobriety and breathalyzer tests. We will determine if the stop was legal and if the police had probable cause to arrest you. From there, we will develop a defense strategy. If you have a case that can be won, we will aggressively seek dismissal of the charges and move toward a jury trial.
If the best result in your case can come through plea bargaining, we will be proactive. If you have a drinking problem, we can help you get into an alcohol treatment or rehabilitation program prior to your first court appearance. We will show the prosecutor and the judge that you recognize you have a drinking problem and are doing something about it.
Free Lawyer Consultation
Your initial consultation is always free, and our lawyers are usually available for evening, weekend, and off-site appointments. For more information or to schedule an attorney consultation, please call 608.256.7765 or fill out the simple contact form on this site.
Mandell and Ginsberg
Attorneys at Law
306 East Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
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P.O. Box 2095
Madison, WI 53701
Phone: 608.256.7765
Fax: 608.256.7723
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Attorneys David Mandell and Ginsberg serves clients throughout Wisconsin, including Madison, Portage, Baraboo, Jefferson, Dodgeville, Monroe, and Janesville.
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