Karyn T. Missimer

This review is false, which is pretty easy to figure out. If you go on to CCAP (Wisconsin's public access system) and search for all my cases in 2012, you will see I did not have a 3rd Offense DUI that went to jury trial.

This review is false, by the father of a client not charged with OWI and who threatened to ruin my reputation because I would not give my services for free. But don’t take my word for it, look at the false review itself. When all the other reviews are positive and one review is negative: Question the negative review. An endorsement implies a relationship between the lawyers and knowledge of each other’s skills. I have not endorsed several lawyers who endorsed me and I did not know. The comments about my rates fitting a poor man are true. Compared to other DUI defense attorneys with similar training and experience, I keep my rates reasonable. I have had only a few clients with ADD. None were stopped for a broken tail light, and not one of them was playing video games all night. Playing video games all night could make one’s eyes red and bloodshot. But, we don’t know any other facts here, which I go over with ALL of my clients: odor of alcohol; slurred speech; etc. If my client was stopped for a broken tail light and administered the field sobriety tests (FSTS) for red and bloodshot eyes ONLY, I would bring a motion to suppress the evidence. I have won motions to suppress the evidence in similar circumstances. Further, the officer administered a preliminary breath test (PBT) without FSTS. Generally, most officers know they need at least one bad FST before they may ask for a PBT. If my client was administered a PBT without FSTS, I would bring a motion to suppress the evidence. Next, the court date starts as a sentencing then morphs into a trial. Sentencing and trial are two very different concepts, and generally do not occur on the same day. Then, I was running late to court so I sent my partner?! If I am running late to court, I am on the way. Sending my partner when I am already in route makes no sense. None of my clients could claim I know nothing their cases. All clients receive a 25-page questionnaire related to potential defenses. We go through the police reports and other evidence. We discuss whether the officer could stop and question them. Next, we consider whether the officer could expand the initial stop into a DUI investigation. Then, we think about probable cause to arrest. With respect to blood alcohol concentration tests, we discuss potential defenses. For breath tests, this may include mouth alcohol interference, radio frequency interference, silent burps, etc. For blood tests, this may include an expired test kit, microbes causing false high positive results, human error, etc. We do all this during the course of a case and before a sentencing or a trial date. I do look at my clients in court, to make sure they are OK and understand. Or perhaps, the court is asking a question we have not discussed. Looking at my client in court means I am focusing on his needs. I note the false reviewer CHOSE to plead guilty. All of my clients CHOOSE the direction of their cases. I NEVER advise my clients to plead if they believe they are innocent or express a desire to fight. All clients are entitled to a day in court; I guard that right. Then, the false reviewer suggests a process to clear someone of a DUI, and I was responsible for obtaining the occupational license. In WI, a DUI may not be expunged. As for the occupational license, only the client may obtain the occupational license on his own behalf. See: http://www.dot.state.wi.us/drivers/drivers/revoke/occ-apply.htm. In conclusion: Thank you, Mr. False Reviewer (whom Avvo forbids me to name). Without you, my rating would be a 5 out of 5 stars, and unrealistic. You cannot make everyone happy all of the time. Moreover, this gave me an opportunity to explain the process I go through with my clients and how I assess a DUI case. In the end, this false review makes me look more credible. Thanks for reading, and for giving me the benefit of the doubt.