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Walter A. Piel Jr.
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Biography
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
piellawoffice.com/Online Presence
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Walter A. Piel Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Tommy | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
OWI
Attorney Piel and his staff have been working with me for just over a year now. My trial is coming up extremely soon, and I feel obligated to say a little something as far as my experience with Walter. He has been extremely professional in terms of letting me know what to expect at all of my court he...
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
My case was very complex, and Walt was a good choice to represent me. I worked with him over a period of nearly 2 years, and the results were positive. The first attorney I hired wanted me to enter into a plea agreement right away. Thankfully, I obtained a second opinion from Walt! Walt was able to g...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Second to None, Excellent Attorney
After being arrested for a DUI, I thought that my professional and financial future was in great jeopardy. I have family members who, in a similar situation, hired the cheapest attorney they could find and suffered the consequences: DUI convictions, ignition interlocks in their cars, occupational lic...
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.
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
Legal Answers