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When not practicing law, Dennis enjoys spending time with his wife Maggie and their two children, Molly and Luke. An accomplished endurance athlete, Dennis is a four-time USA Triathlon All-American and a six-time qualifier for the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with a personal best time of 9:46:57.
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33 years
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best in the game
Dennis is extremely knowledgeable, creative, and fights aggressively for his clients. He explored every possible avenue to find success for my case and ultimately got me a great outcome. His attention to detail and work ethic are second to none. I wouldn't trust my future with anyone else.
Posted by Amanda | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Full acquittal OWI fifth with refusal
Dennis Melowski and his team fought for me for 1,175 days—38 months and 19 days—culminating in a two-day, 12-person jury trial where I was acquitted of an OWI fifth offense, a felony charge and my first-ever given my prior offenses were over a decade old. Thanks to Dennis’s unwavering dedication and ...
Posted by Scott | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Meticulous!
For a defense attorney you need someone meticulous and confident and Dennis is just that. Dennis filed several motions on my behalf and was relentless. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and I would highly recommend Dennis to anyone who needs to win!
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best lawyer in Wisconsin
After hitting some black ice and wrecking my truck I was stopped by a local police officer. Having passed my field sobriety test the officer became rude and unprofessional. He then insisted on a breathylizer in which I refused and then was placed under arrest. Having a CDL and driving for my job I co...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The best DUI lawyer in the state of Wisconsin!
I am a resident of Minnesota and in 2018, I was pulled over by the Price County Police for suspected DUI/DWI. I had previous DWI's and this one would have been a felony conviction. I did not know this until I contacted Dennis Melowski, and he told me what I was facing after reviewing my case. He ...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an incredibly talented trial lawyer, perhaps the best I have ever seen."
"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."
"Mr. Melowski's reputation as an excellent attorney is well know, even way out here on the West Coast."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dennis is an outstanding trial Lawyer. He has a knack for winning difficult cases."
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2012
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2012
Wisconsin Super Lawyer (For a Record-Tying 8th Time), Milwaukee Magazine/Law & Politics Magazine
2012
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2011
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2011
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1995 - 2009
Attorney, Melowski & Cohen, S.C.
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1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
High School Diploma
2009
Drunk Driving Defense
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