Dennis Michael Melowski

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Dennis Michael Melowski

also known as Dennis M. Melowski

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Sheboygan, WI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

524 South Pier Drive, Sheboygan, WI

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About Dennis

Biography

Voted by his peers as Wisconsin's top DUI defense lawyer every year since 2005.

Voted by his peers as Wisconsin's top DUI lawyer every year since 2005. Practice in ALL counties.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

Statewide practice exclusively limited to aggressive DUI defense. Unmatched record of success.

33 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 33 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Melowski & Associates, LLC.

524 South Pier Drive, Sheboygan, WI, 53081

melowskilaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Dennis online.

Dennis Michael Melowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

143 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 25 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Lee | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding OUI Attorney First Class!!!

If you are reading this that means you need help with your OUI citation. I'm going to tell you to stop looking right now and call Dennis he is the best there is trust me. I am just a working class guy that has a CDL and with my his discription I can not have a OWI on my recorded or else I would be le...t go from my job in a heartbeat. I know paying for a attorney is a lot of money but I always believed it you get what you pay for and I will guarantee Dennis is going to be worth every single nickel you spend. I was cited for my first OUI in October of 2014 I did my research on some attorneys in Wisconsin and I will tell you one thing when I met with Dennis at his office I knew I had the right man for the job. Dennis and his team worked very hard on my case tring to get it settled with out the OUI conviction on my recorded but the other attorney would not settle because they felt they had a strong case against me. So here we are more then a year after I was pulled over for OUI it is now December 2015 my court date in Brown County Court. As we started the day out Dennis did a outstanding job at selecting a jury that would give us the best opportunity. When the time came for the opening statements it was like a switch was turned on in Dennis,he commanded that court room and had everyone's attention. Dennis did his research on everything and every witness that was brought up to the stand. Dennis was just a absolute bull dog in court by the time everything was done in my opinion he sent the prosecuting attorney back to high school ( cause he got schooled big time). The most powerful thing that happened in the court room was Dennis's closing statement he put it in words that everyone on the jury could relate to in there own personal life's. I was found to be not guilty on all three counts I was facing. Every out come is going to be different because there are no guarantees and Dennis will tell you that before you hire him but I will tell you one thing Dennis will give you your best chance to beat your citation so stop looking and talk to Dennis you will not be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A Mom's Rating of Excellence

I hired Dennis to represent my 24 year old son and I'm very happy that I did. It was an unusual case that I felt warranted Dennis' stellar reputation and expertise. It was apparent that the arresting state trooper treated my son differently because of his edgy look. I needed the court to know tha...t we were serious about our defense, and that's why I called Dennis. The case was settled as a misdemeanor, and I believe it had a lot to do with the simple fact that Dennis walked into that courtroom. My initial inquiry over the phone, the face to face meeting in his office and the follow-up communication about how the case was unfolding was handled professionally, efficiently and always with respect. Dennis' fee was money well spent to clear my son's name.

Posted by Isaac | October 30, 2013

Top DUI/OWI Wisconsin Lawyer

My case took close to two years, and Mr. Melowski kept me informed throughout the entire time. At no point in time did I feel out of the loop or any less than 100% confident that I made the right choice to go with Dennis, and not once was there additional funds requested on top of the flat fee paymen...t. After the 20-month ordeal, the County of Marinette took our case to trial, and I received a jury decision of “NOT GUILTY”. This type of decision is not common in the County of Marinette, and from what I gathered while in court, is not something that current court personnel have seen since they started. Dennis was professional, and was able to add intangible value to our case that was very easy to notice in a trial setting. I feel privileged to have Dennis represent me, and I truly understand why he is the best at what he does in the state of Wisconsin. Thanks again Dennis! Isaac

Posted by Mark | May 28, 2013

My 2am Dui case in Sheboygan

I received 2 tickets in sheboygan at 2am in the morning. One for refusing the breathalyzer and I refused the bloodwork at the hospital, wich I was forced to take anyway. Me, being from out of state did'nt realize the serious trouble that I had just got into. Even if I beat the breathalyzer,the second... ticket was more serious than the first. I was pulled over because I had a front headlight out. I am very orderly and before the officer came to my window I had my license and registration ready along with the windows down.This was in july of 2012. I felt like I passed the sobriety test. I completed the whole thing including standing on 1 leg. The sarge said i failed and then told me about the blood test.i said no to that also,only to have to take it a couple of hours later at the hospital. I was a 1.0. I looked on the web and was very fortunate to have chosen Dennis Melowski. I never had to appear for 3 court sessions,untill I got a call from Dennis that I should come for a court date that was pretrial motions. Dennis had several good ones that he showed me. We went to court and the sarge and the states attorney were there. I play a lot of chess and can even beat lower levels of computers at chess. What I saw Dennis unfold was a master at his art of his dui defense. He was at least 7 or 8 moves ahead of the sarge and the states attorney. He went thru the whole case of my arrest from the beginning to end and even got the officer to admit on the stand that he was going to arrest me for dui,even before I actually was. I am 63 years old and Dennis even had statistics showing that some senior citizens can't pass that test sober. When the officer seen me with a headlight out he pulled a U turn and came right around me and flipped the lights on, so the police's own video showed no swerving and I pulled over to the curve without hitting it or too far from it.The officer also said I stumbled when I got out, wich was a clear lie as Dennis was playing the officer's camcorder video to all of us. After Dennis was done presenting the 3 pretrial motions and the da was done,the Judge found there was no probable cause to pull me out of the vehicle for the breath or blood work. The officer never even wrote a ticket for the headlight being out, so there I was,scott free ! No war whoops or fist pumping by me tho, wich was good, because I soon found out the da could still have it reviewed or possibly another judge look at the case in the next 20 days. Dennis had blew there case up so well that we never heard a word from the states attorney again. Dennis also had a stategy for if things did not go our way,especially for out of state people. If things went sour for my case, I found out my home state and insurance company would be licking there chops when they got notified by the wi. court what happened. I came close to pleading my case down whatever I could with the da, in exchange for a guilty plea. I had never been thru this process before,but look no farther tha Dennis Melowski. Once you talk to him you will begin to feel better right away. Remember also, there are no 2 dui alike cases. Dennis is a master of getting all the details and then engineering a case from the bottom up. He is not cheap,but by the pleading down thought I had was going to cost me a lot more and have guilty on my record,wich never goes away. So if you find yourself in my situation,don't walk, run to his office and start talking to him. Your initial consultation is free and then you decide!! Pay him to take your case or get wrung thru the total ringer and end up paying more by the time all the fines and insurance costs add up in the next 5 years. Mark

Posted by JOSEPH | July 24, 2011

Dennis Melowski the Best Defense Attorney!

I contacted Dennis Melowski in June of 2010 when I was charged with an OWI, following a Motorcycle accident. I had reviewed a few other attorneys which Dennis's web site was to the point, not misleading, the fees to obtain his service were clear. From the first phone call I knew that I was in grea...t hands, my job was on the line, It was truly amazing that not one time did I have to attend a hearing or a single court appearance!!! Every time I had a question or concern, I called, if Dennis was not available, he would return the call in a very short time . My family was always informed either by mail or a message. The other point I would like to comment on is I had never met Dennis Melowski, yet I feel I consider him a true friend. Dennis was able to get me off the OWI to a reduced charge of reckless driving. Thanks You so much Dennis for a job well done, we have and will contine to refer other to Dennis Melowski.

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Dennis Michael Melowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Majerus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis gets results where other lawyers can't. He understands the nuances of OWI law better than most. His command of a courtroom is unmatched and his pretrial negotiations are incredibly successful. He is a highly effective advocate."

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John Dobogai

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Smart, learned, respected; a great advocate."

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Michael Hayes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. No one matches Dennis Melowski's command of a courtroom. Peerless."

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Stephen Johnson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is the best Dui trial attorney that I know."

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Charles Kenyon

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of those the rest of us seek to emulate. We learn from him."

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Gregg Stark

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Witt

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an incredibly talented trial lawyer, perhaps the best I have ever seen."

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Melowski is an intelligent, professional attorney willing to go the extra distance for his clients. He is aggressive and dedicated. Even though he is a competitor of mine, I fully endorse him."

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Paul Stanko

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis is recognized as a top Wisconsin DUI defense attorney in our nationwide community."

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Nicholas Juhl

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Melowski's reputation as an excellent attorney is well know, even way out here on the West Coast."

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Kirk Obear

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply put, Dennis Melowski is the best drunk driving defense lawyer in the State of Wisconsin. I worked with him for over 10 years and I can honestly say that if someone in my family was charged with OWI, I would want Dennis on the case. He is dedicated, trustworthy and diligent. Dennis has won more jury trials that any lawyer I know in my 15+ years of practice - he even wins on tough facts that other lawyers would shy away from. Unsurpassed in the field of drunk driving defense."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dennis is highly respected by fellow attorneys as a successful DUI/DWI attorney. If arrested for DUI/DWI, call him first!"

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Even though Dennis Melowski is a competitor of mine, I have the greatest respect for him. Dennis Melowski is an extraordinary lawyer, who has gained a national reputation for excellence. I would not hesitate to entrust a family member or close friend to his care."

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Eric Raskopf

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dennis is an outstanding trial Lawyer. He has a knack for winning difficult cases."

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Anthony Cotton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Dennis' work in the DUI field. He knows the stuff inside and out."

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Elizabeth Majerus

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Hayes

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Murray

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Clinton

Unknown lawyer

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Michael Witt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarvan Singh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kirk Obear

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Anthony Cotton

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Leader in Trial Law, Newsweek Magazine

2012

Wisconsin Super Lawyer (For a Record-Tying 8th Time), Milwaukee Magazine/Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

8 Leaders in Criminal Defense, Newsweek Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2010

SuperLawyer, Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

SuperLawyer, Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

2008

Best in Business-Milwaukee, Forbes Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2007

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Law and Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

2006

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Law & Politics/Milwaukee Magazine

Work Experience

1995 - 2009

Attorney, Melowski & Cohen, S.C.

Associations

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Drunk Driving Roundtable

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Wisconsin Legislative Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Alexander, 214 Wis. 2d 628, 571 N.W. 2d 662 (1997)

State v. Busch, 217 Wis. 2d 429, 576 N.W. 2d 904 (1998)

State v. Kiernan, 227 Wis. 2d 736, 596 N.W. 2d 760 (1999)

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Education

1993

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1986

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2009

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Drunk Driving Defense

2008

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Drunk Driving Defense

2007

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Drunk Driving Defense

2007

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Drunk Driving Defense

2006

Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar

Drunk Driving Defense

2005

National CLE Conference

Drunk Driving Defense

2004

National CLE Conference

Drunk Driving Defense

2003

National CLE Conference

Drunk Driving Defense

2002

National CLE Conference

Drunk Driving Defense

Publications

2013

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings

N/A

Wisconsin Traffic Law and Practice Manual Co-Author of Multiple Chapters

Activity

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