Defending drunk driving, traffic tickets and criminal cases. Providing quality representation for over 30 years for those injured in auto accidents. Michael Hayes has the highest possible rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability as reported by other attorneys to LexisNexis.
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44 years
44 years
44 years
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1981
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324 E Wisconsin Ave # 1111, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-4309
michaelhayeslaw.com/
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Imayan | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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...
Posted by Ron | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent DUI attorney for truckers
He saved my CDL and kept me out of prison after my January 2021 arrest for fifth offense OWI. I have my LIFE BACK! He successfully defended traffic charges against me, which has been crucial for me as an over-the-road truck driver. He came to the jail within 24 hours after my OWI arrest and told me h...
Posted by Kevin | August 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
GREAT Lawyer!!
While in Milwaukee, I received a speeding ticket. Since I was from out of town I was not familiar with how to deal with this situation. I contacted Michael, he immediately put me at ease with his knowledge and assurance that everything would be taken care of. The end result exceeded my expectatio...
Posted by Bill | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
"There is NO substitute"
Michael Hayes on numerous occasions has been able to get the charges dropped or reduced significantly. Had I used someone else I would be paying much higher insurance premiums as well as losing points on my license resulting in me paying thousands of dollars more over a long period of time. I've ha...
Posted by Mikayla | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent service, very knowledgable
Attorney Michael Hayes got me out of a lot of trouble after I was arrested for two OWIs within a few months in 2019. The state wanted the judge to put me in jail for 120 days. Attorney Hayes did a great job of getting the judge to only order 7 days in jail. And he negotiated so two criminal traffic c...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. His reputation for tact and skill are rare in this 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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DUI and DWI lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
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
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
1981 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinAttorney Member
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
2019
Illinois Residents Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin
2010
OWI cases
2010
Presenter
English
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