Voted by his peers as Wisconsin's top DUI defense lawyer every year since 2005.
Dennis Melowski Saved My Career!
- Mark P., a DUI client
Completely Vindicated
- a DUI client
Overview
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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When not practicing law, Dennis Melowski enjoys spending time with his wife Maggie and their two children, Molly and Luke. An accomplished endurance athlete,... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Mark P.,
2011-06-06
8 months ago.
Client Review:
When I first called Melowski & Associates; Dennis himself called me within a half hour and spoke with me for 45 minutes and within another 1/2 hr....
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a DUI client,
2011-04-16
10 months ago.
Client Review:
Dennis Melowski is your best option when up against drunk driving citation(s). I was referred to Dennis by another attorney who simply stated "if you...
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Peer Endorsements
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Dennis is recognized as a top Wisconsin DUI defense attorney in our nationwide community.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Paul Stanko
, South Bend (IN), 8 months ago
Mr. Melowski's reputation as an excellent attorney is well know, even way out here on the West Coast.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Nicholas Juhl
, Seattle (WA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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19 years since Dennis Michael Melowski was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
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Active
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1993 |
03/18/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Melowski & Cohen, S.C.
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1995–2009
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Marquette University Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1993 |
| University of Denver |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1990 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| 8 Leaders in Criminal Defense |
Newsweek Magazine |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2011 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyer |
The National Trial Lawyers |
2010 |
| SuperLawyer |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2010 |
| SuperLawyer |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2009 |
| Best in Business-Milwaukee |
Forbes Magazine |
2008 |
| Wisconsin Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2008 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers |
American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) |
2007 |
| Wisconsin Super Lawyer |
Law and Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2007 |
| Wisconsin Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2006 |
| Wisconsin Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine |
2005 |
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Associations
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American Bar Association |
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Drunk Driving Roundtable |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Wisconsin Legislative Committee |
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State Bar of Wisconsin |
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Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 6
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Cases
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Co-Author of Multiple Chapters |
Wisconsin Traffic Law and Practice Manual |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2009 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2008 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2007 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2007 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar |
2006 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
National CLE Conference |
2005 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
National CLE Conference |
2004 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
National CLE Conference |
2003 |
| Drunk Driving Defense |
National CLE Conference |
2002 |
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