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Karyn T. Missimer
- Janesville, WI
- Licensed for 13 years
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About Karyn
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**Serving Rock, Walworth, Dane, Jefferson, and Green Counties**
Attorney Karyn T. Missimer is regarded by her colleagues and judges as thorough and detail-oriented. Attorney Missimer graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2006, where she received the highest class grade in Legal Research and Writing. She also earned the distinction of being the only first-year law student to ever argue onto Moot Court. Further, she received the Pro Bono Society Honor for dedicating over 120 hours of her time to nonprofit legal organizations.
Attorney Missimer’s practice focuses on DUI/criminal defense at both the trial and appellate levels. She has been a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys since 2006 and a member of the National College for DUI Defense (“NCDD”) since 2007.
DUI Defense Experience: For years, Attorney Missimer’s practice has focused almost exclusively on DUI defense. She has attended the NCDD’s annual Mastering Scientific Evidence seminars, thereby sharpening her ability to challenge breath and blood tests. She has also attended the NCDD’s annual Summer Sessions in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summer Sessions cover all aspects of jury trial work, including, persuasion techniques, directing and cross-examining expert witnesses, and effectively challenging field sobriety tests. Attorney Missimer is Field Sobriety Test Certified; and she graduated from the American Chemical Society's Hands-On Forensic Blood Testing Course where she learned the ins and outs of the gas chromatograph used for blood testing, as well as how to successfully defend against it. Attorney Missimer has had numerous DUI trials and is very well-versed in this area of law.
Criminal Law Experience: Before law school, Attorney Missimer worked as a criminal law paralegal for six years. In law school, she interned with the Milwaukee Trial Division of the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. During that time, she represented indigent clients in all aspects of misdemeanor and felony matters. Criminal defense has been a major part of Attorney Missimer’s practice since 2006.
Appellate Experience: Attorney Missimer interned for the Honorable Harry G. Snyder at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals – District II. There, she researched criminal appellate matters, including eye witness identification issues and Fourth Amendment violations. Attorney Missimer has drafted appeals submitted to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as the Seventh and Eighth Circuits.
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 70%
13 years
- Criminal defense: 10%
13 years
- Appeals: 10%
13 years
- Divorce and separation: 10%
13 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Missimer Law, S.C.
Walworth County Practice
Elkhorn, WI, 53121-0994
Missimer Law, S.C.
Dane County Practice
Madison, WI, 53703
Missimer Law, S.C.
Jefferson County Practice
Jefferson, WI, 53549
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | Good Standing | 2006 | 07/01/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Laywers | 2016 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Pro Bono Society Honor | Marquette University Law School | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Partner | Missimer Law, S.C. | 2009 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Andrew Mishlove | 2007 - 2009 |
| Law Clerk | Centro Legal | 2006 - 2006 |
| Intern | Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office | 2005 - 2006 |
| Judicial Intern | Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II | 2005 - 2005 |
| Criminal and Family Law Paralegal | Various Law Offices | 2000 - 2006 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Division of USA Fencing | Executive Committee | 2015 - Present |
| Jagged Hump Task Force | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Rock County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| National College for DUI Defense | Member (Sustaining Member Since 2014) | 2007 - Present |
| Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2006 - Present |
| State Bar of Wisconsin | Member | 2006 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Division of USA Fencing | Executive Chair | 2018 - 2020 |
| Walworth County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2012 |
| Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - 2012 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers | Word for Word | 2014 |
| Wisconsin Lawyer | Jagged Hump Task Force | 2014 |
| Wisconsin Law Journal | Can Avvo Answers Help You Get More Clients? | 2010 |
| Court of Appeals | State v. Richard A. Ross | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| American Chemical Society | Forensic Blood Testing | 2013 |
| Platt & Associates | Field Sobriety Test Certification | 2012 |
| National College for DUI Defense | Getting the Not Guilty Vote | 2012 |
| National College for DUI Defense | Mastering Scientific Evidence | 2009 |
| National College for DUI Defense | Summer Session | 2008 |
| National College for DUI Defense | Mastering Scientific Evidence | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| National College for DUI Defense | Summer Session | 2007 |
| Marquette University | Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| Marquette University | Bachelor of the Arts | 2000 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Building Your Practice: Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin | Chair and Speaker (Spoke on OWI Penalties, Motions, and Sentencing) | 2018 |
| Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar | What's Up, DOC?: DOC Issues Every DUI Defense Attorney Should Know | 2015 |
| Wisconsin State Public Defender Association | Attacking Prior Convictions - Collaterally, Directly, and Indirectly | 2014 |
| Building Your Practice - OWI | Discovery: I Want it All (And I Want it Delivered) | 2014 |
| Building Your Practice - OWI | Sentencing: When All Else Fails | 2014 |
| Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar | Withdrawal Symptoms: The Ethics of Dealing with Difficult Clients | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar | "Accidentally" Giving Up Your Constitutional Rights?: Challenging Blood Draws Under 343.305(3)(ar) | 2013 |
| Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar | Framing the Issues: Stops, Reasonable Suspicion, and Probable Cause | 2012 |
| Building Your Practice - OWI | Sentencing/Collateral, Direct, and Indirect Attacks | 2010 |
| Wisconsin State Public Defender Association | "I Want My Lawyer!": Legal Issues in Implied Consent | 2009 |
| Wisconsin State Public Defender Association | Incoming!: Attacking Prior Offenses Collaterally, Directly, and Indirectly | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| City of Janesville v. C.A. | DUI-1st (points, fine, driver license revocation) reduced to reckless driving (points and a fine). |
| State of Wisconsin v. K.D. (Rock County) | DUI-1st Causing Injury (criminal) amended to OWI-1st (civil, no jail). |
| State v. W.G. (Rock County) | Armed Robbery charge dismissed. |
| Town of Bloomfield v. E.B. | DUI-1st Amended to Reckless Driving (a fine and points only). |
| City of Janesville v. R.S. | DUI-1st Amended to Reckless Driving (a fine and points only). |
| County of Rock v. L.D. | OWI-1st Causing Injury (criminal) amended to OWI-1st (civil, no jail). |
|---|---|
| State/County of Walworth v. A.B. | OWI-Drug 1st offense dismissed. |
| State v. K.B. (Rock County) | DUI-6th reduced to DUI-5th |
| State v. J.B. (Rock County) | DUI-3rd (criminal) amended to 2 civil ordinance violations (Inattentive Driving & Hit and Run). |
| State v. V.W. (Rock County) | DUI-3rd (criminal) reduced to DUI-1st (civil). |
| State v. J.K. (Milwaukee County) | DUI-4th Drug dismissed. |
| State v. G.K. (Dane County) | DUI-1st with Minor Child in Vehicle (criminal offense with potential jail) amended to regular DUI-1st (civil offense, no jail). |
| State v. N.K. (Walworth County) | Criminal theft reduced to civil ordinance violation. |
| City of Janesville v. D.H. | Not guilty at court trial (PAC-1st). |
| Town of Geneva v. S.W. | DUI-1st amended to a Reckless Driving (a fine and points). |
| State v. M.V. | DUI-3rd (criminal) reduced to DUI-1st (civil). |
| State v. L.S. | No IID on a DUI-1st with a .29 |
| State v. J.F. | DUI-4th amended to DUI-3rd. |
| State v. A.S. | Hung jury on Operating with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration charge (3rd offense with minor child in vehicle). |
| State v. C.I. | Probation terminated early. |
| City of Fort Atkinson v. B.B. | No ignition interlock device on an DUI-1st with a .20 BAC. |
| State v. S.H. | Not guilty at jury trial (DUI-3rd). |
| State v. D.M. | Convictions vacated. New trial granted (Burglary and Escape charges). |
| State v. D.D. | DUI-3rd (criminal) reduced to DUI-1st (civil). |
| State v. C.S. | Sexual assault dismissed before charged. |
| State v. C.D. | DUI-2nd dismissed. |
| Town of Delavan v. B.H. | DUI-1st reduced to Reckless Driving (a fine and points). |
| City of Franklin v. B.B. | Not guilty at court trial (DUI-1st and PAC-1st). |
| City of Oak Creek v. W.D. | DUI-1st reduced to a Reckless Driving (a fine and points). |
| State v. C.H. | Criminal possession of THC reduced to civil ordinance violation. |
| Village of Williams Bay v. E.C. | DUI-1st reduced to a Reckless Driving. |
| State v. B.D. | Not guilty at jury trial (DUI-1st). |
| County of Racine v. S.V. | Not guilty at court trial (PAC-1st). |
| State v. W.J. | Criminal disorderly conduct charge reduced to civil ordinance violation. |
| State v. M.P. | DUI-6th reduced to DUI-5th. |
| State v. S.B. | Criminal possession of marijuana charges reduced to civil ordinance violation. |
| State v. G.G. | DUI-3rd reduced to DUI-2nd. |
| State v. W.M. | Evidence suppressed; charges (DUI-3rd) dismissed. |
| State v. B.W. | Prior DUI dismissed. DUI-3rd reduced to DUI-2nd. |
| State v. J.C. | Case dismissed (DUI-2nd). |
| State v. R.R. | Judgment reversed. DUI-2nd dismissed. |
| State v. T.K. | DUI-4th reduced to DUI-3rd |
| State v. B.L. | Not guilty at jury trial (OWI-1st). |
| State v. R.C. | Not guilty at jury trial (Disorderly Conduct). |
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Attorney endorsements
(74)Todd Snow, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 13, 2008
Relationship: Friend
Karyn is one of the best DUI lawyers in the state. She has experience in the area well beyond what her years of practice would suggest. If I were facing a DUI charge, I would hire this attorney to defend me.
Donald Ramsell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 25, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn Missimer is the perfect attorney for a client in trouble. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and hard working. She maintains communication and remains cool under pressure. I wholeheartedly recommend Karyn Missimer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Missimer is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Tam, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.
Mark Maciolek, Federal crime Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn is an excellent attorney. She is an aggressive and knowledgeable advocate for her clients.
Sean O'Neill, Family Attorney on May 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn is very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. Her advice on this site in her areas of expertise are always right on. I endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Nelson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Karyn is one of Wisconsin's leading lawyers for those charged with DUI/OWI. Her knowledge of the law is excellent. Karyn is also one of only 7 lawyers in Wisconsin who have completed the ASC course on testing for alcohol in blood (Headspace Gas Chromatography). Karyn's continual investment in her legal and scientific education has made her a leader in Wisconsin for defending people accused of OWI. Karyn knows both the law and the science and also has the communication skills to persuade a court or a jury. You should not hesitate to contact her if you need a skilled attorney fighting for you!
Ronald Burdge, Lemon law Attorney on Apr 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Karyn Mikssimer. She has years of experience, her clients like her and other attorneys respect her. The numerous answers to questions that she has published at Avvo.com also tell you that she knows the law and cares about making sure her client know it too. She has even taught the law to other lawyers. If you have a Criminal Law question, don't mess around. She is your answer. I recommend her to you.
John Swimmer, Native peoples law Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn is an excellent attorney. She is a frequent speaker on OWI and highly respected throughout the State. She is a member of the National College for DUI Defense. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Craig Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is a very smart OWI and criminal defense lawyer.
J House, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
After referring a potential client to Attorney Missimer for a traffic case in Jefferson County, I realized I should have provided an endorsement for her long ago.
Charles Kenyon, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledeable and dedicated.
Tricia Walker, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She has superb knowledge regarding OWI cases.
Joseph Lambson, Child custody Attorney on May 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Casey Hoff, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 22, 2012
Relationship: Other
Karyn is a fantastic defense attorney. Her knowledge and skill as an experienced trial lawyer make her an outstanding advocate. Karyn's OWI defense trial skills are highly regarded.
Jon Pettis, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nathan Dineen, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Karyn is an intelligent, professional, competent attorney willing to go the extra distance for her clients. She is aggressive and dedicated. If you have been arrested and need qualified legal advice, please call her for an honest assessment of your case.
Sandra Drewniak, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn is an outstanding lawyer who has been nationally recognized for her defense of people charged with DUI/DWI. She is tenacious and gets great results for her clients. I highly recommend her.
Gretchen Taylor, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn is a dedicated OWI lawyer who is always looking to improve her knowledge of the law in order to better defend her clients. She is an excellent attorney and it is my privilege to recommend her.
Diane Medina, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Karyn is a fantastic and knowledgeable attorney in the area of DUI/OWI defense. Nationally recognized, Karyn will fight tooth and nail for her clients and has the experience to prove it.
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