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John W. Carini
About John
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
27 years | 50 cases
Litigation
30%
33 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
10%
33 years
DUI and DWI
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-185 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John W. Carini
9314 W. North Ave., Suite 4, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
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Posted by Billi | December 03, 2014 | Foreclosure
Best lawyer I've ever worked with.
I contacted John after speaking with a bunch of other lawyers; most of them didn't know what they were talking about, and some even admitted that they had no knowledge in my area of need--foreclosure. Mr. Carini gave me immediate answers over the phone and said that the consultation was FREE, and th...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2011 | DUI & DWI
One of the Nicest Guys you will ever meet.
John went way out of his way to help me with a question that I had regarding Wisconsin's new DUI law, even though I told him that I didn't know if I could retain him. In the end, he didn't charge me a penny because the time had come and gone under my prevous attorney to do anything. I didn't know l...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2011
Not happy client
Signed with this lawyer in August 2010, NEVER heard from him again until January 2011. NEVER answered emails, texts, messages--NOTHING. Would not recommend to anyone!!!
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2009
Thanks so much!
I would like to thank John for being there with answers when no one was helping...Even though we are a state away from each other and he isn't licensed to practice here, he was intuitive to our needs...He gave us excellent ideas for a defense and would appreciate more...Thanks again...You are the GRE...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2009
He really is a nice guy!
He is really a nice guy. . . unless you mess with him. Then he fights like hell for his clients and he is damn good at it too. He FAR exceeded my expectations in intelligence, experience and expertiese, especially given his relatively low fees.
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Experience
Honors
1990
AmJur award for highest grade in "Corporations" (100+ students), New York University School of Law
1989
Editor, NYU School of Law, J. of International Law & Politics, New York University School of Law, Journal of International Law & Politics
1988
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
1988
graduated magna cum laude with 4 degrees, University of Redlands
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of John W. Carini
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Steinhafel, Smith & Rowen
1995 - 2003
Due Process Coordinator, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
1990 - 1990
Summer Associate, McDermott Will & Emery
Associations
1996 - 2008
State Bar of Wisconsin
1996 - 2008
American Bar Association
1988 - 1991
NYU Computer Law SocietyCo-Founder and Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Wisconsin vs. Robert D Curry
Found Not Guilty at Trial
Marine Bank vs. Modern Building Materials Inc et al
Won in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but remanded.
AFM Truck & Trailer Repair LLC vs. Taz's Trucking Inc
Case Dismissed.
Pro Driver Leasing Systems Inc vs. Tazs Trucking Inc
Settlement
Education
1991
New York University School of Law
Law
1988
University of Redlands
BS - Bachelor of Science & B.A.
N/A
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
PhD - Doctoral Candidate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a summons required to be hand delivered or can it thrown over a locked gate in the middle of the night
14 Jan 2009
Q&A
What happens to a case after judge recused himself for lack of jurisdiction
26 Dec 2008