Michael M. Hayes

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Michael M. Hayes

5.0
87 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

324 E Wisconsin Ave # 1111, Milwaukee, WI

About Michael

Biography

Defending your past, protecting your future.

Best OWI lawyer in Milwaukee

Michael Hayes goes the extra mile for his clients.

Michael Hayes can get you a fair settlement for your auto accident injury case.

I go to court so you don't have to.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

43 years

50%
Car Accident 20%

43 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

43 years

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 44 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1981

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael M. Hayes

324 E Wisconsin Ave # 1111, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-4309

michaelhayeslaw.com/

Michael M. Hayes's Reviews

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Posted by Imayan | December 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired for speeding violation.

isa and I am new to this traffic violation issues. First I was confused and I do not know what should be done, I was worried if it will affect my visa my insurance and had a whole lot of questions. I reached out to multiple attorneys in Milwaukee .. many attorneys whom I spoke with are unclear or the...y just want me to pay them . But when I contacted Michael Hayes he calmly explained the steps said what outcomes I can reach through this. Speaking with him made me so calm and confident. Later when I decided I should go with him to process my case . I reached out to him and he was busy working on a different case so he was not reachable, Just because he made wait for a few hours he gave me a 10 percent discount. Post that I used to get worried at times and used to pester him with stupid questions. He explained things to me real calm and on pre trail date as expected he processed my case and my problems where solved. I highly recommend this attorney for all you guys facing issues like me or more.. Hopefully I will never get a traffic violation again but if god forbid if it happens I know whom to reach.

Posted by Chloe | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Milwaukee's Best!

Attorney Michael Hayes has represented me multiple times, and I cannot speak highly enough of him. He is a truly fantastic lawyer whose unrivaled experience and persistent work will certainly deliver the best possible outcome for his clients. Recently, he represented me on an OWI case in a tough c...ounty where the prosecutor was also going to charge me with a misdemeanor for obstruction. As my first criminal offense, I was terrified. Michael Hayes worked diligently and reduced the misdemeanor charge to an ordinance violation without going to trial. Thanks to him, a tough situation was resolved painlessly. But beyond just delivering great outcomes, he is down-to-earth, friendly, and a great communicator. If you want to be represented by Milwaukee's best, you have to choose Attorney Michael Hayes!!!

Posted by Ashley | September 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful for Attorney Hayes!!

I cannot thank Attorney Hayes enough! I retained Mr. Hayes for an OWI charge (along with other related charges) because I did not know what to do or what to expect. Handling a situation like this is very serious and I knew I needed help. Attorney Hayes was awesome and advised me of the entire process... and possibilities. As it turns out a conviction for a refusal is even worse than the OWI charge. When I met with Mr. Hayes, he advised me that there was a strong probability that he could have the refusal dismissed. We had a hearing in September 2022. Mr. Hayes presented a motion and the judge dismissed the refusal! This eliminated a one year revocation, the SR22 requirement (which is a high risk insurance - very costly) for 3 years and the 30 day wait for my occupational license. Attorney Hayes did a great job and I would highly recommend him for an OWI situation!

Posted by Luke | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dui/owi

Attorney Michael Hayes recently obtained a complete dismissal of an operating under the influence 3rd offense charge in Milwaukee County Circuit Court for a violation that occurred in October 2021. He filed a motion challenging the right of the West Allis police department to arrest me. He and his as...sistant Sarah Wheatley prepared a great motion supported by audio/video evidence showing that two officers illegally entered my residence and subsequently arrested me for drunk driving. The charge of refusing to submit to a blood draw was also dismissed. No conviction will appear on my driving record, I won’t serve any jail time, I won’t have my license suspended or revoked, I won’t be under the Ignition Interlock requirement and I won’t have to pay a fine. He's a really good lawyer. He's great on communication. He's always available to talk to me and my father. He accurately predicted what would occur. I highly recommend Attorney Mike Hayes. I think he is the best DUI Milwaukee lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Lawyer!

Thank you Michael Hayes! 1st DUI offense causing me to hit a parked car and an apartment building. I unfortunately left the scene of the accident because of my PTSD. I was a few blocks away when the police arrested me. I blew a .16 and thought for sure I would need to install an ignition interloc...k device which would have been very costly. Michael was very knowledgeable and understanding. He was able to avoid the interlock device for me and also had one of the tickets dismissed. I'm very grateful to have found such and outstanding lawyer.

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Michael M. Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rock Lee

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had a client from WI. Mr. Hayes was extremely helpful in regards to how my client’s Indiana DUI conviction would affect his WI license status. I strongly endorse Michael Hayes as someone I would want representing me for any DUI/OWI charge."

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David Winer

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow attorney with 30 years of practice I have met few lawyers rising to the quality of Michael Hayes. He is always well prepared, upfront and honest. I have referred several cases to Michael and he always achieves exceptional results for his clients. I highly recommend and fully endorse Michael as he is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community by Judges, adversary’s and fellow lawyers."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A legal education at Marquette coupled with 34 years of practicing criminal law is what we refer to as experienced. Michael's knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro Bono contributions here. Clients are the best judge of an attorneys worth and their reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Endorsements from peer attorneys are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him ASAP if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime. If you are lucky he might just agree to represent you."

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Douglas Hoffer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is a well prepared, aggressive, experienced and honest attorney. I have prosecuted a number of cases against Michael, including a DUI case that he was able to persuade me to dismiss. I highly recommend him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Nicholas Grode

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. As a young lawyer in a District Attorney internship I learned much from practicing across from Attorney Hayes. He is knowledgeable, well spoken, and consistently achieves exceptional results for his clients."

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John Dobogai

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His reputation for tact and skill are rare in this community."

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael Hayes for many decades as a colleague. In a sense, Michael Hayes may be a competitor of mine, but I am happy to endorse him. I respect a competitor and a colleague who is knowledgable, aggressive and committed to excellence in the defense of his clients. Michael has a track record of decades of outstanding success. I am happy to endorse him."

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Dennis Melowski

Unknown lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a dedicated, aggressive and effective defense attorney who is well-regarded in our professional community. I wouldn't hesitate to refer him a friend or family member in need of excellent representation."

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Dudley Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Hayes is an aggressive and relentless advocate for his clients. His creativity and knowledge puts him at the cutting edge on legal challenges and defenses. Michael Hayes is one of the best."

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Michael Kopp

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Hayes for many years and I have always been impressed by the way I have seen him handle DUI cases and the results he has been able to obtain for his clients."

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Christopher Cherella

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hayes has been practicing law for several years. I have seen him in and out of court. He is knowledgeable, effective and cares about his clients."

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Justin Padway

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Winer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Dobogai

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Dudley Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Barry Cohen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Dennis Melowski

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Schiro

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2010

seminar moderator and presenter, State Bar of Wisconsin

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1983 - 2019

President, Hayes & Rothstein S.C.

1981 - 1985

President, Hayes & Oppitz, S.C.

1981 - 1981

Legal Intern, Wisconsin Court Of Appeals

1980 - 1981

Lead Articles Editor, Marquette Law School

Associations

1981 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Attorney Member

Education

1981

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

University of Notre Dame

Speaking Engagements

2019

2019 Lake County Bar Association Annual Meeting

Illinois Residents Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin

2010

Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin

OWI cases

2010

Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin

Presenter

Languages

English

Activity

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