Julia C. Westley

Julia C. Westley

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

5610 Medical Circle, Suite 26, Madison, WI

About Julia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 48%

Drugs, domestic violence, firearms, and everything in between

11 years

48%
DUI and DWI 48%

OWI offenses from 1st on up

11 years

48%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Grieve Law LLC

5610 Medical Circle, Suite 26, Madison, WI, 53719

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Julia C. Westley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Larry | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Julia Westley is a great attorney!!

I had been recommended by a friend to contact Julia for legal help, in this case it was for a speeding ticket. Anyway Julia is a great attorney and is easy to contact and very perfessional. The work she does is great and got me a reduced fine and points! Would recommend to anyone!! Overall very happy... with the work Julia Westley did for me.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident

Julia represented me after a car accident in which I was given 4 points. I knew it was not my fault. She did an amazing job; eliminating all 4 points off my record! I found out it is good to always be the first one to speak with the police officer! I was not; therefore took the hit. Julia's cor...respondence was so clear and quick and positive. I would highly recommend her!

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Julia C. Westley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael White

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Julia for several years and have worked with her on a number of different cases, and I know her to be extremely knowledgeable and thorough with every case she works on. You would be well served to retain Attorney Westley for any criminal or traffic matter you may encounter."

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Glenn Gaskill

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Westley is someone whose professional opinion I seek and respect. Her background in the District Attorney's office has served her well in being able to see the whole picture and the flaws in the prosecution's case. Her results speak for themselves and her attention to detail and zealous advocacy is second to none. She is an attorney I have no reservations about recommending to anyone."

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Patrick Ritter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Julia Westley is the lawyer that you want handling your case. Julia delivers superior representation through her meticulous attention to detail, exceptional knowledge of the law, and confident courtroom presence. She achieves excellent outcomes for her clients and does so in a personable, down-to-earth manner. It is my privilege to endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Kennedy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is a diligent, aggressive attorney who will investigate every aspect of a client's case. You will be in good hands with her representation."

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George Wright

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Friend

"I wholly recommend Julia for any and all DUI/DWI matters."

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Kaitlin Grasswick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Westley is an excellent attorney who zealously represents her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable on the law and uses that in the court room. She would be an excellent attorney to represent you! I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Grieve

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia Westley has predictably been described by many who know her as a rising star within the criminal defense and traffic justice system. Why? It's not only for her tremendous results that she has achieved for clients across the state but also because unlike many attorneys she clearly cares and takes a personal interest in her clients. Either one of those are rare to find in an attorney. But the blend of the two makes her a forceful advocate and a highly sought after attorney. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Melissa Prost

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Westley fights aggressively to protect the rights of her clients. She is knowledgeable and an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Patricia Padurean

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Westley pairs well honed skills with a faultless work ethic to achieve excellent results. Attorney Westley is an extremely effective advocate for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Amy Scholz

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Westley has earned her reputation by achieving great results for her clients. She is willing to go above and beyond to reach positive outcomes, and is not afraid to raise challenges to achieve a desired resolution. Your case is in good hands with Attorney Westley."

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Britteny Koenig

Unknown lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is a hard working and dedicated attorney that goes above and beyond for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Toonen

Probate lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julia is hardworking and client based. She shows her clients the individual attention they need in order to obtain favorable results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael White

Criminal defense lawyer

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Britteny Koenig

Criminal defense lawyer

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Glenn Gaskill

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Kennedy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kaitlin Grasswick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Ritter

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Melissa Prost

Car accident lawyer

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Patricia Padurean

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Scholz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Toonen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2018

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Grieve Law

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Bucher Law Group

2014 - 2015

Intern, Milwaukee County DA's Office

2013 - 2014

Intern, Milwaukee County Children's Court

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

2015 - Present

Young Lawyers Association

2016 - 2017

Waukesha County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI reduced

Reduced

Drug case dismissed

Dismissal

OWI dismissed

Dismissal

OWI Dismissed

Case dismissed with prejudice

Felony drug possession dismissed

Case dismissed with prejudice

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Education

2015

Marquette University

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Teen Court Waukesha County

Criminal Law

2018

Teen Court

License revocation

2017

Teen Court

Criminal Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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