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Posted by C | August 12, 2014

Scared? Unsure? Ashamed? While facing a first offense charge of OWI/DUI....I was feeling all of those...untill

I can’t begin to explain the fear, anger, shame, confusion and hopelessness that overtook me after being stopped by the police. I found myself being charged with OWI in a non-driving situation and found they are very much treated the same (as if I had been actually driving down the road). The morni...ng after the incident I immediately started the search process for solid legal representation knowing that it would provide me with the best chances going forward. The first Law Firm I visited was a local family practice focused office, however I was told they accepted OWI defense cases all the time. After discussing the specifics of the case I came away dejected and truly scared. The basic conversation was that these cases were rarely resolved in this County and there was “ not much I could do! “ These are not the words you want to hear. After returning to my home state I continued researching attorneys and came across the website for Melowski Law. After reading some of the reviews I decided to contact them for a second opinion. Within the first few minutes of speaking with Dennis Melowski I knew I had found someone very knowledgeable and who was on my side and willing to fight along with me. The real revelation came when I contacted the previous attorney to inform him that I would be switching my case to Dennis’s office and his words to me were ‘That’s a good idea…he will do a better job than I could have”. Dennis and his staff went to work right away by petitioning for me to keep my license during the case progression. It was when I received a copy of the DMV administrative hearing transcript that I knew I had the best attorney on my side. Even though Dennis and I had only spoken briefly about the case, Dennis had gone over all the court documents and arrest reports and was already setting the stage, expertly and aggressively questioning the hearing officer and arresting officer because in his words “he was trying to ensure justice for his client“. It was a long 2-year process filled with delays and motion hearings however Dennis always kept me up to date and was always available to chat on those days when I started to panic. As the delays mounted and status conferences dragged on, Dennis was quick to remind me that whatever the outcome of these…we were nowhere close to giving up and he would continue to fight for me. In the end the resolution couldn’t have been any better, not one day spent in court, no loss of license and I avoid the stigma of having a DWI on my record, which would have essentially ended my career.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2014

Outstanding! I couldn't ask for a better lawyer!

I was referred to Dennis by a friend after I was charged with my second OWI in November of 2012. Dennis was very straight forward with me from the beginning. I was pulled over because my license plates were expired by 6 days and from there it escalated to a field sobriety test to a breathalyzer whe...re I blew a .10. Dennis explained in great detail what the case would entail and he kept me informed throughout the 18 months that it played out. In the end it came down to a jury trial and after 15 minutes of deliberation the jury found me not guilty! I was nervous through the whole ordeal, but Dennis did an outstanding job, he fought for my case, and I will be forever indebted to him, and I will talk his praises for years to come! Thank you again Dennis!

Posted by Scott A Doran | April 28, 2014

Hire the best, get the best results!

If your looking for an Attorney to handle your upcoming DUI/DWI case, look no further. Dennis M. Melowski is your man. I was referred to Dennis by a good friend of mine and it was the best decision I ever made. In December of 2013 I got my first DUI/DWI with a refusal charge as well. I briefly ex...plained my situation to Dennis and he made me feel at ease. He didnt push me into a decision, he explained his process and the next step would be up to me whether I want to hire him or not. Later that day I called back and hired him. This was the day that changed my life. From that day Dennis actively pursued my case all the way up to March 2014 where he got not only the DUI/DWI charged dropped but also the refusal charge. It's like that day in December 2013 never happened. Dennis kept me updated all the way thru the process and kepted me at ease. I knew i was being well represented. If you want the best possible outcome for your situation, please look no further, hire Dennis M. Melowski. My family and I owe him our lives. Scott

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2014

Simply the best

Dennis came highly recommended and I was not disappointed. His firm, from the receptionist to Dennis, were responsive to my every need or question. Being charged with OWI is a scary situation but Dennis and the folks at Melowski Law gave me all my options and fought for me day in and day out with a... very positive result in the end. If you’re looking for firm that truly can make a difference, Dennis and his team are your only choice.

Posted by Anthony | February 06, 2014

Clearly, the best move I made

When I was ticketed for OWI just over a year ago, I was convinced the situation I was facing was hopeless. Though I tested at barely over the legal limit, everything I had read online and everyone I was talking to only made me more dour and certain that my license would be suspended in a few short w...eeks and my life would be totally turned upside down. For starters, my employment/career depends on maintaining a safe/clean driving record, and even though I was a first time offender, that would not exclude me from an immediate suspension of driving privileges--and the drunk driving conviction would remain part of my permanent record for life. I talked to many attorneys in following days with mixed results. Some flat out stated that a long and costly fight would not get me the results I wanted and needed, especially with a test over the .08 limit that the authorities had. I finally spoke to Dennis who was clear and confident, especially upon learning some vital facts of my case, and he had an astounding record of success to back him up. He didn't sugarcoat my case, but did make it clear to me that we had much at our disposal in what would probably be a long, drawn out fight. Over the next calender year it took for my case to finally come to trial, I was amazed at the resources and knowledge Dennis and his staff brought to an OWI/DWI defense. It is solely what his firm practices and that commitment shows in their skill and knowledge of how to fight and defend these cases. After a long year of conferences, pre-trial conferences and ultimate trial with a recalcitrant DA and municipal judge, Dennis was able to get my initial OWI charge reduced to a non-alcohol related violation and save, not just my present job but my driving record and all the upheaval that a DUI conviction would have brought upon my life. If you are facing an OWI/DUI citation, I cannot recommend him enough.

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