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Joseph Robert Kennedy
About Joseph
Biography
I am a graduate of Marquette University Law School. A native Hoosier, but have called Milwaukee home for more than a decade now. My practice primarily provides criminal defense and family law representation for individuals, which is what I've been doing since graduating from law school and what I plan on continuing for the foreseeable future.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
16 years
DUI and DWI
20%
16 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
16 years
Family
15%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Grieve Law
225 Regency Court, Suite 200, Brookfield, WI, 53045
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Joseph Robert Kennedy's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unprepared & Unprofessional
It seemed like joseph was unprepared at our hearings and as a result was verbally ridiculed by the other attorney’s. Sometimes I felt really embarrassed to be represented by him. When I was lucky enough to get a phone call from him, it would be just before a hearing. Sometimes it would be difficul...
Posted by Naytosha | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Joe Kennedy was very professional... he is a great lawyer
He won my case.... he was on top of things! He stayed in contact with me throughout my case...He is a excellent lawyer!
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awful attorney
Joseph Kennedy is an awful attorney. Never responds to his clients calls or emails. Shows up late and unprepared to court. Doesn't even seem awake when he gets there. Seems completely disinterested in even being in court. I emailed him 20 times and called his office at least ten. I never receiv...
Posted by Kristi | October 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
Joe Kennedy was professional, knowledgeable and very thorough in the handling of our criminal case. We could not have had a better outcome and highly recommend his services.
Posted by Robert | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Confident in Joe's abilities thus far
I selected Joe from a multitude of options in the Milwaukee area for my first-ever OWI case. We're approximately halfway through the proceedings and I'm confident in Joe's ability, along with the entire grieve firm, to challenge and prevail with regards to my oddly unique case against Milwaukee Count...
Joseph Robert Kennedy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe is a great attorney to work with. Extremely knowledgeable on the law. Great to work with in and out of the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Kennedy is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to criminal law and is often someone whose opinion I seek in regards to how to proceed on a case. I endorse this lawyer to anyone who needs representation."
"Attorney Kennedy is great for any criminal defense case you might have. He is creative and aggressive with his clients' cases. I endorse this lawyer."
"Atty. Kennedy is one of the "good guys" out there. He's honest and ethical. He's a wiz with tough financial issues, and his attention to detail is impressive. He is superior advocate."
"I wen to law school with Atty. Kennedy. He's a great person and a fine legal mind. I highly recommend him for any Wisconsin criminal issue."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented, and thorough litigator."
Glenn Gaskill
DUI and DWI lawyer
Julia Westley
Criminal defense lawyer
Frank Gagliardi
Family lawyer
Margaret O'Connor
Divorce and separation lawyer
Christopher DeMatteo
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Grieve Law
2014 - 2017
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Joseph R. Kennedy
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Wisconsin Department Of Justice
2010 - 2014
Attorney, Law Office of John Anthony Ward, LLC
2008 - 2008
Judicial Intern for Hon. Paul Van Grunsven, Milwaukee Circuit Court
Associations
2016 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014 - Present
Milwaukee Bar Association
2010 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin
2010 - Present
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association
2010 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division
Education
2010
Marquette University
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My son is on misdemeanor probation in Wisconsin. More than halfway thru. If he was detained for possible p.o. hold. One call?
19 Jul 2019
Q&A
Can someone be charged and prosecuted just based on untrue statements with no other evidence?
21 Jul 2019
Q&A
Can I request to speak with a child support worker about issues I am having regarding my son, I am the payee
18 Jul 2019