Justin Taylor Padway

Justin Taylor Padway

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Glendale, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

5150 North Port Washington Road, Ste 151, Glendale, WI

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 8 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 9 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2016

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Padway & Padway, Ltd

5150 North Port Washington Road, Ste 151, Glendale, WI, 53217

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Justin Taylor Padway's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A calm voice in a stressful situation

People usually require the services of an attorney when they need to deal with a situation in their life that is not very pleasant or too complicated to address without the assistance of a professional that can simplify the process and minimize the stress associated with the circumstances. Being fr...om the Chicago area, I was referred to Padway & Padway from a friend in legal circles in Lake County Illinois. I needed this referral on account of my receiving a serious traffic citation from a Milwaukee County Sheriff officer. I retained Padway & Padway and engaged Justin Padway to assist me in dealing with the process with the hope of minimizing the damage to my driving record. I am pleased to report that Justin Padway's efforts on my behalf have resulted in a dismissal of all charges. This is the best possible outcome of the situation that has been hanging over my head for six months. I can't imagine what it would have been like without Mr Padway's calm reassurance throughout the process. To say I recommend Padway & Padway is an extreme understatement. I hope I never need them again, but I know that if I ever need legal assistance in the future, Padway & Padway will be my first call. I don't need their reference, I have become their reference. Michael River Forest, IL

Posted by Eli | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST LAWYER

I was accused of reckless driving, racing on the highway, and speeding. I hired Justin after letting my other lawyer go because he said I had no chance in beating my case. Justin was so communicative to work with and very well spoken. He told me he felt very confident we could get this case dismisse...d and to give him a chance. After hiring him he never steered my into the wrong direction and he was very honest with me about everything. I sat back didn’t catch any other cases and let him do the job. I was facing license suspension as a 20 year old college student and was sure that I was screwed. At the end of the case he was able to get them to dismiss 2 out of 3 cases and I had to accept only 6 points on my license instead of the 24 I was facing because of my probationary license. If you’ve ever thought about hiring a criminal defense lawyer don’t seek anywhere else besides with Justin padway he is the best lawyer I’ve ever came across and I would go with him 10/10 times.

Posted by Jackie | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Justin Padway

I recently had the pleasure of working with Justin Padway and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His professionalism and dedication to my case were evident. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and provided clear, concise advice that made the process less daunting. Justin was alw...ays very responsive and always made himself available to answer any questions or concerns I had. If you are in need of legal assistance, look no further than Justin Padway, he is an outstanding choice!

Posted by Lonnie | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Ever! Great Human! Exceptional Attorney!!

First, I would like to give thanks to God and then to Justin Padway. Words cannot express just how phenomenal of a human being this man truly is. In one of my darkest of times, Justin was there not only as my counsel, but as a friend. I’ve never in my life met an attorney with so much tactful skill, ...ingenuity, compassion, and grace. My back was up against a wall with the odds against me. My family was under a great amount of stress due to the legal circumstances I was facing. A building was weighing down on my shoulders and darkness had dawned upon me. It was hard to see a way out of a merely impossible situation. Prior to Justin, I had an attorney who was supposedly one of the best in the field. Nevertheless, my previous attorney had displayed little to no effort in sincerely supporting me nor did they attempt to rectify my legal situation. Therefore, I fired him. I searched endlessly, and then I found Justin. Justin came into our lives, and everything miraculously changed. He always treated me and my family with the utmost respect and kindness. Almost as if we were ‘family.’ He worked tirelessly on my case until I received the desired results. Ironically, the results were much better than I could have ever hoped for or even expected. When I received news re: the final judgement I was in shock. In fact, I still am. I sincerely feel that this man has the hand of God guiding him. Or the MIDAS touch. Call it what you will, but this man is absolutely incredible as both a human being and an attorney. As we age into adulthood, we realize that the most important thing in life is ‘peace of mind.’ Nothing is greater or of more value than peace of mind. I have peace now. My family has peace. There is no way that I could ever repay this man for the miracles that has happened in our lives. I will always be forever grateful for him. Till this day, Justin Padway still reaches out and checks on me and my family. He’s like the brother I never had. He is a godsend. Thank you so much for everything you have done for my family and everything you continue to do in our community. May God bless you in all of your endeavors! If I could give infinite stars I would!

Posted by Davis | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best possible outcome

I would highly recommend Padway and Padway LTD. Working with Justin has been the best experience I could have hoped for. He was honest, straight forward, and responsive. He took the time to get to know me and the situation thoroughly. I know very little about the law, and he was able to help me get t...hrough a very difficult time both legally and emotionally. He received high praises from both the DA prosecuting me and my own mother. Thank you Justin. I appreciate you.

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Justin Taylor Padway's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Justin for a number of years and have had the opportunity to observe him in the courtroom as well as interact with his clients, prosecutors and Judges both in an out of the courtroom. He is a smart, thoughtful and skilled litigator dedicated to his clients and the pursuit of Justice."

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Mindy Nolan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Attorney Padway. He is a tenacious litigator, who advocates fiercely for his clients. He is recognized as a top attorney in the Milwaukee legal community, to whom I would recommend any client."

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Andrew Golden

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Padway is a brilliant and compassionate attorney with immense legal skill. He goes the extra mile for his clients, and often gets impressive results. I wholeheartedly endorse him as a brilliant criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He forms a strong personal and professional bond with his clients, and then skillfully guides the course of the case. His outcomes are outstanding for many reasons, including the fact that he has that rare combination for a criminal defense attorney of being equally masterful at litigating and mitigating. A great trial lawyer. A great negotiator. Highly recommended."

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Adam Nero

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin Padway is an exceptionally talented trial lawyer. When someone is in need of legal services in the Milwaukee area, I refer them to Justin with total confidence and without hesitation."

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Emily Bell

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate. He genuinely cares for his clients and fights for their rights. I have consulted with Justin on several cases and have always found him to be thoughtful and insightful. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Aneeq Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a passionate lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He will leave no stone unturned and takes it upon himself to figure out the best path in advocating for them and achieving results. He recently won a jury trial and is not afraid to question every single thing that the State presents. Any client is lucky to have Justin by their side."

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Rebecca Coffee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Padway is an excellent and tenacious advocate for his clients. He is a tough litigator who fights hard and gets good results on his cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Leah Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Justin is a diligent and thorough attorney who works hard for his clients and isn’t afraid of litigation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Odalo Ohiku

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked closely with Atty. Padway on a variety of legal matters. He is a smart and highly skilled criminal defense attorney. He’s not afraid to try cases and doesn’t get bullied in court. He fights for his clients and has earned the respect of his peers. I happily endorse Atty. Padway."

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Anthony Cotton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a top notch lawyer. He fights tooth and nail for his clients and cares deeply about the quality of his work. I have referred many clients to Justin because he is passionate and committed to the practice of criminal defense. There are not many lawyers out there who come at their cases with the right balance of tenacity and compassion - Justin figured it out early on and has a knack for what he does."

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Rachel Boaz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing for 8 years, and Attorney Padway is one of the most dedicated, hardworking and zealous attorneys I have ever met. I have personally witnessed him go above and beyond for his clients. I highly recommend Attorney Padway for any client who is facing criminal charges. It is a complex system and he will fight every step of the way for you."

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Aaron Dekosky

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Justin is a fantastic attorney. He is extremely dedicated to his clients and thorough in his work. I highly recommend him."

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Andrew Golden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Nero

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sklkime Abduli

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Aneeq Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leah Thomas

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Law Review, Cordoza Law School

2015

Top 5%, Order of the Coif

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Padway & Padway, Ltd

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, The Innocence Project

Associations

2022 - Present

Wisconsin Association for Justice

2017 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Injunction Defense

Injunciton Dismissed

Injunction Defense

Injunction Dismissed

Disorderly Conduct with Domestic Abuse Assessment

Dismissed

Second Degree Reckless Injury

Dismissed

Injunction Defense

Injunction Dismissed

Possession of Child Pornography and Felony Bail Jumping

Dismissed

OWI (1st) and Endangering Safety by Use of Weapon

Evidence Suppressed - Case Dismissed

Carry Concealed Weapon

Dismissed

Carry Concealed Weapon

Dismissed

OWI (1st)

Evidence Suppressed - Case Dismissed

Ct. 1: Strangulation; Ct. 2: Battery; Ct. 3: Disorderly Conduct

Ct 1 and 2 Dismissed

Injunction Defense

Injunction Dismissed

OWI (1st)

Amended Down to Reckless Driving

Aggravated Battery and Threats to Injure

Dismissed

Disorderly Conduct

Dismissed

OWI (3rd)

Dismissed

Injunction Defense

Injunction Dismissed

OWI (1st)

Dismissed

Aggravated Battery

Amended Down to Non-Criminal Disorderly Conduct

Carry Conceal Weapon

Not Guilty Jury Trial

Poss w. Intent Cocaine

Dismissed

Ct. 1: Poss. w. Intent Heroin (>50g); Ct. 2: Poss. w. Intent Cocaine (>5-15g); Ct. 3: Keeper of a Drug House

Dismissed

Poss w. Intent Cocaine

Dismissed

Poss w. Intent THC

Evidence Suppressed - Case Dismissed

OWI (1st)

Dismissed

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Education

2016

Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Wisconsin Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Pulitzer on the Road Electrical Fires - Case Success

2019

Evan A. Evans Moot Court Competition

Constitutional Law

2018

STEAM Program

Contract Law and Corporate Formation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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