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Walter A. Piel Jr.
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For nearly 20 years, I have aggressively defended OWI and criminal cases throughout Wisconsin. My practice is statewide, focusing solely on drunk driving, criminal and traffic defense. Over the last 18 years, I have successfully defended hundreds of OWI cases. I have been the lead attorney on more than 150 OWI jury trials.
Prior to working in Wisconsin, I was a law clerk for the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. My job was to assist in implementing the OWI implied consent law in Nebraska, and I worked with the administrative law judges in conducting administrative OWI hearings.
My years of experience practicing in Wisconsin and my former law clerk experience have given me a unique perspective from both sides of the aisle. I fully understand the necessity of having the represenation of a qualified attorney in an OWI case.
My goal is to provide aggressive legal representation for DUI,traffic and criminal offenses.
A qualified DUI attorney can help you fight your charges or simply answer questions you may have.
Experienced with traffic citations and familiar with courts and prosecutors throughout Wisconsin.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
90%
32 years
Criminal Defense
5%
32 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
5%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Piel Law Office
(920) 390-2088
Fax
500 W Silver Spring Dr, Suite K-200, Milwaukee, WI, 53217
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Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Simple Review
Walt and staff were certainly professional with regards to their handling of my particular case. I do not have a lot of experience with legal representation but did certainly feel that the amount of time spent with regards to communication and preparation with regards my case at least to me seemed l...
Posted by Tom | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
MADE SURE HE GOT PAID
Walter seemed very good at first lots of communication and seemingly good ideas for my defense. The plea agreement offered was "bad" I was told. As my case drug on the communication stopped except for calling for his payment. My whole defense was based on legality of blood test (taken out of state) M...
Walter Piel
Replied last February 23, 2016I normally do not respond to negative reviews, although I do appreciate the feedback. I feel each client has a right to their opinion on my representation. However, your review indicated that in some way my office advised that you had to take a deal. I have been practicing law for 22 years and in that 22 year period I have not once told the client that they had to take a deal. I am willing to fight all my cases to a jury trial if the client wants to exercise their right to trial. However, I am ethically obligated to advise my clients of any offer and then the client ultimately makes the decision after discussion of the merits of their case. To tell a client as a case begins it is open and shut would be untruthful and dishonest, only after a careful review of all evidence, determining what motions are necessary and exploring all avenues of a potential defense, can the merits of a case be determined. As for the issues in a case and dragging out a case, again in 22 years, I have never drug out a case to get paid. I am dependent on the scheduling of the Courts and while I do offer payment plans to all clients to allow them an opportunity to hire an attorney if they choose to do so, I specifically do not drag out a case for payment purposes. In fact, many times clients end up completing their payment plan after a resolution. I would welcome a call if you would like to determine if your case can be reopened at no additional fee if you are unsatisfied with your result.
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
You get what you pay for!
In life we all have choices. Some are good and some are bad. Chances are, if you are reading this, you’ve made a bad choice and you’re looking for someone to help you through the consequences of your choice. If this is true, my personal recommendation would be to look for other alternatives to Piel L...
Walter Piel
Replied last July 19, 2023If our office did anything improper here, I would ask that you contact my office so that we can discuss it. Unfortunately, because the signer of this email is “Anonymous”, I have no clue as to who this might be, or what specific facts there were in the case. I see the review was entered on 4/13/23, but it has has just now shown up on my dashboard from AVVO, leading me to believe this is an amended review from one that was posted and removed by AVVO in April. I cannot recall one client who has called with any issue similar to your claim. I would ask that you call my office to discuss your issue with me. Clients regularly comment on how well my office communicates and how thorough I am compared other offices they have dealt with in the past. However, I also want you to be well aware that if this case proceeded to a jury trial, many times jurors make decisions that we do not agree with, but as an attorney, I have to accept their decision, so long as there was nothing improper to challenge or appeal. Moreover, you talk about making important decisions in life. I don’t know the facts and circumstances of your case given your anonymous post, but you may have hired me in 2022. In looking back on my cases in 2022 through 2023 to date, I see we have achieved excellent results for many clients. Just a few to mention here: OWI 7th dimissed OWI 1st and all accompanying charges dismissed OWI 1st and all accompanying charges dismissed OWI 1st and all accompanying charges dismissed OWI 1st and all accompanying charges found not guilty at jury trial; OWI 1st and all accompanying charges found not guilty at jury trial; OWI 1st and all accompanying charges found not guilty at jury trial; OWI 2nd and all accompanying charges found not guilty at jury trial; OWI 1st amended to Reckless Driving OWI 1st amended to Reckless Driving OWI 1st amended to Reckless Driving OWI 1st amended to Reckless Driving Each of the above clients made the important decision to hire my office and in each case, their decision proved beneficial. There have been many other similar results over the 29 years that I have been practicing law. I do take offense with your characterization, but your opinion is your opinion. Unfortunately, each case rests upon its own facts. I always tell prospective clients, and I will tell others who read this response, that success in other cases really has no bearing on the merits of their case. I sympathize with your situation and would be more than happy to discuss your case with you. However, I would need you to call my office inasmuch as your “Anonymous” posting does not help me in knowing who you are or reaching out to you. I do hope you call.
Posted by Cliff May | January 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Broken Promises
worked for ramond law office, made some claims (like what i wanted to hear)(spacifically we can settle your case for the $5000.00 its only first offence and you where not driving and no keys in the ignition.)and took my money but did nothing I couldnt have done myself well except for getting $5000.00...
Walter Piel
Replied last January 03, 2014This post is inaccurate and outright false. Unfortunately, you provided your name, Cliff, and thus anyone can go to the WI CCAP system, and determine the truth. I wholeheartedly embrace my ethical duty to my clients, and thus even in your case, I will not stray from such duty. Because of this, I will not respond in this open forum with the specifics of your lies and misrepresentations. Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss further discuss this matter.
Walter A. Piel Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse Attorney Walter Piel for defending OWI cases. He has over 23 years of experience and aggressively defends his clients to the full extent of the law. Walt believes that all individuals should have a competent attorney fighting on their behalf. He is a counselor to his clients in a difficult time in their life. His wife, Connie Piel, is the Office Manager/Marketing Manager and she knows her stuff. I will refer OWI matters to him and you should feel comfortable using him as well."
"I strongly endorse Atty. Piel for his tenacity and ability in defending OWI cases. He is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to defending his clients in the most difficult situations.. I strongly endorse Atty. Piel."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Piel Law Office LLC
1994 - 2009
Attorney, Raymond Law Office
Associations
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
OWI 1st Amended
Amended to Reckless Driving
OWI 1st Amended
Amended to Reckless Driving
OWI 2nd Dismissed
Dismissed
Disorderly Conduct
Dismissed
OWI 3rd Dismissed
Dismissed
OWI 3rd Not Guilty
Not Guilty as result of jury trial
OWI 6th--Dismissed
Dismissed
OWI 5th Not Guilty
Not gulty on OWI 5th as result of jury trial
Hit and Run Attended Vehicle
Dismissed
OWI 1st--not charged
Not charged after negotations
Education
1994
University of Nebraska College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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