$ 350-500 per hour
Sarah M. Schmeiser
About Sarah
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
50%
21 years
Criminal Defense
25%
21 years
Immigration
10%
21 years
Sex Crime
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 21 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC
33 East Main Street, Suite 610, PO Box 2236, Madison, WI, 53701-2236
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Sarah M. Schmeiser's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Violent Crime
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime
Life saver
I was facing down numerous violent felonies and my house, career and reputation where at stake to say the least. Sarah worked with me every step of the way. Never did I have to wait for a return call for very long. She put me and my wife's minds at ease many times throughout this nightmare. I asked...
Sarah M. Schmeiser's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is committed to defending the rights of those who have been accused of a crime."
"I have worked with Sarah as both opposing counsel and now in the same firm. She brings knowledge and skill to every case she handles and is a formidable advocate for her clients."
"Attorney Schmeiser is one of the leading OWI lawyers in Wisconsin. She is highly respected among her peers. She fights aggressively for her clients and obtains outstanding results. I endorse her without hesitation."
"Sarah is an excellent attorney and a tenacious advocate for her clients. She is thorough and well-versed in the law. I highly recommend her as a criminal defense and OWI attorney."
"Sarah is an excellent DUI/DWI attorney. She is a great person and fantastic attorney. I recently spent a week with Sarah at the Axion Training Institute studying Forensic Chromatography. Sarah has the experience and technical knowledge necessary to represent anyone charged with DUI or drug possession. If I ever needed to refer a case in her area, I would not hesitate to call her."
"Sarah is experienced and extremely capable. She is held in very high regard by attorneys and judges. I endorse her without hesitation."
"Attorney Schmeiser is an exceptional and zealous counsel to her clients. Depending on the needs of the case, I've seen her tailor her representation from diplomatic negotiator to unremittingly fierce advocate. As a colleague, she's a wellspring of innovative ideas, and her feedback is tempered with insight that can only come from experience. Her remarkable success is well-earned, and she's an invaluable asset to the local legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an enthusiastic, bright, hard working and dedicated lawyer."
"Sarah is one of the brightest and most competent defense lawyers I have ever met. She is my go-to person if I ever need help on a case. Even more important, she really, truly, cares about her clients - a quality many lawyers lack. I recommend her without reserve."
"I endorse this lawyer. My interactions with Sarah show me that she is smart, hardworking, and dedicated to her client's cause and the cause of Justice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah and I took a CLE chemistry class for lawyers in Chicago to learn how chemists analyze solid drugs. Sarah was totally on top of the course material and extremely organized in the labs. I highly recommend Ms. Schmeiser for defense of a DUI case."
"Sarah is one of the best attorneys in the state of Wisconsin for drunk driving defense."
"I've had the pleasure of working closely with Sarah on many cases and personally observed her win tough cases in court. She's a fierce and talented litigator with an impressive knowledge of Wisconsin OWI and criminal law."
"I highly endorse Sarah. She is a thorough and aggressive attorney who will fight for you"
"I've known Sarah since beginning a legal practice in WI and recommend her due to her legal skill, reputation and empathy towards clients."
"I highly recommend Atty. Sarah Schmeiser for her tenacity and ability in defending OWI and criminal cases. She is a hard-working, well-respected lawyer who is liked by judges and prosecutors. Sarah is an attorney who truly cares about getting the best results for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to a friend or family member in need."
"I have known Sarah form many years. As a prosecutor, I worked against Sarah. Now, as a fellow defense lawyer, I work along side her. Sarah has both skill in the courtroom and a caring attitude about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Warrior of the Year, Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC
2014 - 2019
Attorney, Tracey Wood & Associates
2005 - 2014
Attorney, Schmeiser Law Office
Associations
2018 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersSecretary
2016 - Present
American Chemical SocietyForensic Lawyer-Scientist
2006 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2005 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Education
2004
University of Wisconsin, Madison
JD
1997
Beloit College
BA
Speaking Engagements
2019
Life is a Highway: Handling Traffic Cases
Habitual Traffic Offenders and Moving Violations
2018
OWI: Building Your Practice
Trial Issues from the Defense Perspective
2018
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
Caselaw Update
2017
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
Caselaw Update
2016
Boating While Under the Influence
Boating While Under the Influence
2016
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
Caselaw Update
2015
Annual WACDL Conference
Special Circumstances in OWI Cases
2015
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
Caselaw Update
2014
Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
If my name was in a police report will it show up on a background check?
02 May 2021
Q&A
Is there anyway we can get around this for him to come home soon?
05 Sep 2019