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John T. Bayer is an experienced trial lawyer who is truly passionate about advocating on behalf of his clients. John has dedicated his career exclusively to advising and counseling individuals who have been arrested for OWI. To ensure the best defense, John keeps up-to-date with the latest forensic science concerning breath and blood tests.
John Bayer grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After graduating with his B.A in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2006, John earned his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2009. He continued to go on and passed the California State Bar Exam.
John started his practice in Milwaukee, where he has established himself as a zealous advocate for his clients. John not only represents OWI clients locally, but throughout Wisconsin. He is a valued member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the National College of Drunk Driving Defense. His membership to the NCDD keeps him continuously collaborating with the best drunk driving defense lawyers in the Nation.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
40%
16 years
Criminal Defense
30%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
30%
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Payment Methods
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Awards
2022 2021 2020
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Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John T Bayer
(414) 210-5272
Fax
735 N. Water Street, Suite 720, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Steve | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Honest and straightforward
John was very honest and straightforward with what he thought the court would do with my OWI second offense. He didn't lie and tell me what I wanted to hear just so that I would hire him. I received the minimum charges, and even got house arrest which was rare for this judge. John made sure I knew wh...
Posted by Daniel | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Life saver!
I was in a very tough situation i had an OWI 2nd and failed the blood test along with admitting to smoking thc. I was in about the worst situation you could be in considering i pretty much admitted to guilt and most lawyers would have seen that as an impossible case to win. John Bayer walked me throu...
Posted by Dustin | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
1st dui
When I was charged with my first dui I didn't know where to start. I was told to call John Bayer from some friends and see what he had to say. I had never been in other kind of trouble so didn't know much about lawyers and the steps to take. John talked me through what was gonna happen and explained...
Posted by Jeremy | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
OWI 4th
One word to sum up John "AWESOME". I had quite a complicated case. I have a seizure disorder and the police found me up on a curb because I had a seizure. I was going through post epileptic shock while the police were trying to give me a field sobriety test. I couldn't even stand on my own. The polic...
Posted by Crystal | July 30, 2015 | DUI & DWI
My Light When I Was In The Dark
I had gotten my first DUI, i was scared and very upset. Scared because i had never been handcuffed and upset because I didn't know that blowing a .08 in Wisconsin was illegal (thought it was just at the legal limit- I was so wrong). John Bayer helped me so much. I was full time student, full time wor...
John T. Bayer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse John. He is passionate and zealously fights for his clients. He has litigated so many cases successfully and is willing to try cases to a jury against the odds. Few attorneys are brave enough to do so. I wholeheartedly recommend him and I have learned many things in my practice from him as well."
"John is an extremely talented DUI/OWI defense lawyer. He has obtained a very specified set of skills that makes him as good as anyone in the DUI/OWI realm. His legal knowledge combined with his passion for his clients and his work ethic makes him easy to endorse."
"I met John at the annual Wisconsin drunk driving defense seminar. I was instantly impressed with his knowledge of OWI defense and passion for defending his clients. John is an attorney I have no hesitation contacting to discuss difficult cases and OWI related issues."
"I know John to be a passionate advocate and representative for his clients. I have personally referred clients to John and those clients have always been completely satisfied with his representation. John is a hard-working, intelligent attorney who fights for the people he represents. I endorse this attorney."
"My. Bayer is a compassionate hard working attorney and very knowledgeable in his area of practice. I have referred clients and even friends to Mr. Bayer and will continue to do so in the future."
"John is an excellent lawyer who works hard for his clients and consistently gets great results. You are in good hands with John Bayer."
"I am an out of state attorney who needed advice on the licensing consequences of a Wisconsin driver charged with an Illinois DUI. John was very informative and demonstrated that he is an expert in his field. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I enthusiastically endorse John Bayer. His reputation as a vigorous DUI defense attorney is well known throughout Wisconsin. When I have a referral that requires a superb Wisconsin Attorney, John Bayer is always at the top of the list."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bayer was of great assistance to me on a rather obscure issue related to impaired driving offenses on military bases."
"JT is top notch. He represents his clients with vigor and passion. He knows what he's doing and is not afraid to litigate a case or take it to trial. I've seen JT in court, both in Milwaukee and Waukesha, and I've seen him beat cases. I've seen him convince judges to suppress evidence and I've seen him persuade juries that his clients should be acquitted. JT is the type of lawyer who has a passion for learning. He makes himself better, by networking with other good lawyers and by surrounding himself with those who are committed to the field. He attends trainings, both in Wisconsin and out of state, which also speaks to his passion. I think clients are in good hands with JT."
"I have had the opportunity to observe Atty. Bayer at work. This is a talented OWI defense attorney. I cannot recommend him enough for anyone charged with OWI."
"John T. Bayer is one of Wisconsin's finest young lawyers. I have referred many cases to him, with nothing but positive feedback. He is educated, skilled and committed to excellence in the defense of DUI cases. I am happy to endorse John T. Bayer."
"I have always found John Bayer's insights into OWI defense outstanding. He has a strong knowledge of the law and a keen sense of how to present a case to jury. I highly recommend his services."
"Attorney Bayer is passionate and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He has attended numerous OWI seminars and conferences, and he has won cases in court. I refer all of my OWI cases to attorney Bayer without hesitation."
"I highly endorse John. Excellent Attorney and Great Person. I frequently see John at all the best DUI Defense Seminars in Wisconsin and around the nation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar, Barry Cohen S.C.
2014
DWI: Defending With Ingenuity, NCDD and NACDL
2013
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar, Barry Cohen S.C.
2012
DWI: Defending With Ingenuity, NCDD and NACDL
2012
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar, Barry Cohen S.C.
2011
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar, Barry S. Cohen SC
2011
BYP: Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
2011
18th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence DUI/DWI, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010
BYO Handling OWI Cases in WI, State Bar of Wisconsin
2010
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar, Barry S. Cohen SC
2010
Advanced Cross Examination: the Next Generation, State Bar of Wisconsin
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Law Offices of John T. Bayer
2010 - 2011
Contract Attorney, Law Offices Of Andrew Mishlove
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, McCormick Law Office
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee
Associations
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2011 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
County of Milwaukee v. Thomas ____ (Last Name Withheld)
The prosecutor was forced to dismiss the OWI and PAC citations
State of Wisconsin v. Andrew ____ (Last Name Withheld)
OWI and PAC charges were dismissed.
City of Mequon v. ______ (First and Last Names Withheld)
Refusal, OWI, and PAC dismissed
State of Wisconsin v. George _____ (Last Name Withheld)
Prior offense was thrown out and the prosecutor dismissed both the OWI and PAC charges.
Education
2009
Marquette University
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
National College of DUI Defense
Mastering Scientific Evidence
N/A
Wisconsin Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
N/A
Nation College of DUI Defense
N/A
National College for DUI Defense
DUI Defense
Publications
2015
OWI Lawyer Wisconsin Blog
Your Constitutional Right to an Attorney in OWI Cases: Attacking Prior Convictions
2014
postcrescent.com A Gannett company
Legal Manuever Drops Prior OWI Offenses for Some
Languages
English
Activity
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