Patrick J. Stangl

Patrick J. Stangl

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

6441 Enterprise Ln., Suite 109, Madison, WI

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 65%

Attorney Stangl has been nationally recognized for his excellence in criminal and drunk driving defense and has been named as one of the best trial attorneys in the State of Wisconsin by the National Trial Lawyers. He has helped his clients achieve dismissals, not guilty verdicts and numerous favorable plea agreements in the successful defense of their drunk driving cases.

35 years

65%
Criminal Defense 35%

Attorney Stangl has been nationally recognized for his excellence in criminal defense and has been named as one of the best trial attorneys in the State of Wisconsin by the National Trial Lawyers. He has successfully defended cases including, but not limited to, first degree intentional homicide, drug conspiracies, fraud, domestic and sexual offenses, white collar crimes and numerous other crimes.

35 years

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stangl Law Offices S.C.

6441 Enterprise Ln., Suite 109, Madison, WI, 53719-1164

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Patrick J. Stangl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by James S | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer and person!

Pat Stangl and his team are worth every penny they ask from you to handle your case! I do not live in WI, however, I did get into trouble while working up there. After talking to a couple local lawyers and not feeling good about what they were telling me and advising me to do I Googled " Best Lawyers... in Wisconsin ", and that's how I came across Stangl Law Offices. Pat actually called me on a Sunday, which is amazing in itself, and after an hour long conversation I felt much better and decided to hire Pat to represent me and handle my case. He knew the laws inside and out and every recommendation was correct and spot on, him and Sharon handled everything for me. Him and his team dove into my case, found some cracks, and in 2 1/2 months charges were dropped! I owe my current situation and livelihood to Pat and the team Of Stangl Law! I highly recommend them! 5 STARS!

Posted by Robert (from Maryland) | September 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Out-of-State Warrant

I had an excellent experience working with Attorney Patrick Stengel. From the very beginning, I was facing an out-of-state warrant, and he was able to have the warrant removed and arrange a court date. This gave me the time I needed to travel to Wisconsin and take care of the situation without the ...stress and risk of having an active warrant hanging over me. Throughout my case, Patrick was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated. He explained every step of the process, answered my questions clearly, and made sure I understood all my options. Because I was from out of state, Patrick made the process much easier by handling many of the court appearances on my behalf, only requiring me to attend the most important dates. This saved me time, travel, and stress, while he kept me fully informed along the way. Yes, his services are expensive, but you truly get what you pay for—and his expertise and results made him absolutely worth hiring. His preparation, courtroom presence, and commitment gave me confidence, and the outcome he achieved was far better than I expected. If you’re looking for a skilled, trustworthy criminal defense lawyer in Dane County, I highly recommend Patrick Stengel. He genuinely cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to provide the best representation

Posted by William | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

OWI 3rd

I was charged for an OWI-PAC 3rd offense along with an IID violation and obstructing an officer, I was very troubled by the police officers' actions as they broke into the back door and entered my house without a warrant. He challenged the search to the home and the hearing was held in front of a res...erve judge who denied the motion. Pat did not quit, and he refused to accept the judges' decision. He did additional research and filed a motion for reconsideration given some recent development in the law with respect to the issue of warrantless searches. After reviewing what took place at the hearing as well as the motion for reconsideration the trial judge agreed that the officer illegally entered my home without a warrant to arrest me and granted the motion to suppress evidence. My case was successfully resolved, and I did not end up with any criminal charges. I know that Pat Stangl and Stangl Law Offices S.C. has an outstanding reputation and is respected by other attorneys, prosecutors, and judges. His knowledge, experience, and never quit attitude resulted in my successful defense. I highly recommend Pat and feel he is, if not the Best, is definitely one of the best defense attorneys in the state.

Posted by Nathan | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Domestic battery and disorderly conduct

I was recently in legal issues and looking at thousands in fines, months in jail and worst of all losing my gun rights. After hiring Pat he immediately got working on collecting all the evidence he needed and contacting the DA. Soon thereafter he advised me on counseling, online classes and everyth...ing I could do proactively to better my chances in court. He took care of all the court proceedings for six months, I just followed his instructions. Ultimately he was able to get the domestic charges dropped with only a disorderly conduct charge remaining. I ended with a couple hundred dollars in fines and 1 year probation. Best of all my gun rights left intact. I couldn’t be happier with my outcome. Pat was extremely helpful and professional. I would recommend him to anyone else in uncertain and scary situations. Cannot thank him enough.

Posted by Christina | November 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

OWI/Open intoxicant Dropped!

I was charged with an OWI and an open intoxicant, so it was recommended by my best friend's cousin from Rockford Illinois, that Patrick Stangl could, with guarantee, win my case. I googled Patrick, I was impressed and did a consultation. I was pleased with Patrick during the consult, so I hired him, ...and he worked 11 hard months for me! He was very determined to get these charges dropped! I've never hired an attorney before, and I had feared that I was going to be investing a great deal of money with no positive results, but when I met Patrick his knowledge base was incredibly admirable, in which I became optimistic! He explained what to expect from a municipal court and circuit court so I wasn't going in blindly. He went through the police report/video and in great detail explained to me why, what, and how he would be proving my innocence. Long story short Patrick was able to drop my OWI and open intoxicant charges!! I cried with joy and relief! I would hire him again in a heart beat, and strongly recommend him to anyone that wants to win cases and needs their innocence proven!

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Patrick J. Stangl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Ablan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Attorney Stangl has established himself as a preeminent DUI defense attorney and criminal defense attorney throughout the state of Wisconsin. He has been one of the most successful trial attorneys in his field. I continue to rely on him for legal advice and strategy in cases such as these. It has been a pleasure working with a trustworthy attorney like him."

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Eric Leckie

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Consummate professional in every regard. Highly competent and skilled litigator in the court room that can be counted on by his clients to get results in the toughest cases."

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John Smerlinski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pat has established himself as a premier defense attorney throughout the State of Wisconsin. Over the past 20 years, I have represented co-defendants with him in state and federal criminal cases. I have seen firsthand his commitment to his clients and his knowledge in both procedural and substantive criminal legal issues. I have also witnessed his relentless work ethic and passion to win. Pat is a gifted legal tactician and competent trial lawyer. I strongly endorse Pat Stangl for anyone needing a top-shelf criminal defense lawyer."

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Alexander Kammer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat is a very tough and dedicated litigator. I am impressed by the lengths he goes to prove his client's innocence. I strongly endorse attorney Stangl."

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Glenn Stoddard

Civil rights lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Smerlinski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Kammer

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Eric Leckie

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Karl Kliminski

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Wisconsin Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense - OWI, SuperLawyers

2023

Top 100 - Trial Attorneys - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Wisconain Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense - OWI, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 100 Trial Attorneys - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Wisconsin Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense -OWI, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 100 Trial Attorneys- Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Wiisconsin Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense -OWI, SuperLawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Attorneys - Criminal Defense- OWI, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Client Choice Award Winner 2015-2018, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Diplomat, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Diplomat, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Stangl Law Offices S.C.

1991 - 1993

Attorney, Giesen & Berman S.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2012 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Diplomat

2010 - Present

Western District Bar Association of Wisconsin

Member

2009 - Present

United States District Court of Minnesota

Member

2005 - Present

Western District Bar Association of Wisconsin

Member

2002 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

2001 - Present

United States District fot the Northern District of Indiana

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Member

2000 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Member

1993 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

1992 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

County of Rusk v. D.S., Rusk County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. G.D., Grant County

Granted

City of Ladysmith v. M.C.

Dismissed

Washburn County v. R.M., Washburn County

Amended to Reckless Driving

State of Wisconsin v. K.R., Polk County

5 years Imposed and Stayed Sentence; 1 Year County Jail

State of Wisconsin v. C.D., Burnett County

Amended to Inattentive Driving

State of Wisconsin v. J.L., Rusk County

Amended to Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

State of Wisconsin v. M.J., Columbia County Case

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. N.S., Barron County

Never Charged

Town of Cottage Grove v. M.L.

PAC Dismissed, OWI Amended to Reckless Driving

State of Wisconsin v. G.L., Rusk County

Case Dismissed

Village of Eagle v. D.J., Waukesha County

Refusal Dismissed at Municipal Court Trial & Amended to Reckless Driving

County of Rusk v. L.A.K.

Dismissed

City of Brodhead v. A.L.J.

Amended to Inattentive Driving

County of Dane v. S.M., Dane County

Granted, Evidence Suppressed - All Charges Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. P. G., Sawyer County

Amended to Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle, PAC Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. D.F., Juneau County

Granted

Village of Cameron v. S.A., Barron County

Amended to Reckless Driving

State of Wisconsin v. J. E., Dane County

Case Dismissed

County of Dane v. S.M., Dane County

All Charges Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. C.G., Dane County

Case Dismissed

Village of Siren v. J.A., Burnett County

Amended to Reckless Driving

Village of Almena v. K.C., Barron County

Amended to Reckless Driving

State of Wisconsin v. J.M., Sawyer County

Amended to OWI 2nd

State of Wisconsin v. C.G., Dane County

Case Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. R.G., Jefferson County

Amended to OWI 4th (misdemeanor)

Town of Rome v. C.D., Adams County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. L.F., Sawyer County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. L.F., Sawyer County

Amended to Reckless Driving

County of Kenosha v. R.G., Kenosha County

Motion to Dismiss Granted – Case Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. R.H., Dane County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. J.C.S., Chippewa County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. A.S., Columbia County

Amended to OWI 2nd

State of Wisconsin v. R.C., Rusk County

Motion to Suppress Granted - OWI-PAC – Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. R.R., Iowa County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. W.J.B., Richland County

Count Two Dismissed, Count One Amended to Ordinance Violation

State of Wisconsin v. B.F., Sauk CountyState of Wisconsin v. L.W., Sauk CountyState of Wisconsin v. B.L., Dane County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. B.F., Sauk CountyState of Wisconsin v. L.W., Sauk County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. B.F., Sauk County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. B.N., Barron County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. S.W., Adams County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. F.S., Rock County

Amended to Simple Possession

State of Wisconsin v. D.C., Barron County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. R.T., Sawyer County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. R.R., Iowa County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. H.M.C., Richland County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. K.M., Richland County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. D.C., Barron County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. D.S., Wood County

Dismissed

United States of America v. D.S, United States District Court of Minnesota

Motion to Suppress Evidence as a Result of an Unconstitutional Search Granted

State of Wisconsin v. R.B., Marquette County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. D.P., Rock County

Amended to Armed Robbery

State of Wisconsin v. J.B., Columbia County

Amended to Misdemeanor

State of Wisconsin v. W.G., Sauk County

Amended to Civil Forfeiture

State of Wisconsin v. C.G., Dane County

Case Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. J.M.

Amended to Misdemeanor

State of Wisconsin v. E.M., Polk County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. T.S., Dane County

Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. M.T., Washburn County

Amended to Misdemeanor

State of Wisconsin v. J.S.,

Acquitted After Trial

State of Wisconsin v. R.M., Marquette County

Declared Unconstitutional

State of Wisconsin v. L.S.

Dismissed

Village of Poynette v. T.H.

Amended to Reckless Driving

County of Dane v. S.M.

All Charges Dismissed

State of Wisconsin v. D.A., Dane County

All Charges Dismissed

Town of Cottage Grove v. C.W.

Found Not Guilty After Trial

State v. D.A., Dane County

Motion Granted - Dismissed

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Education

1990

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

Transform - Book Intentional Transformation

Languages

English

Activity

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