Gregory A. Petit

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Gregory A. Petit

also known as Greg Petit, Gregory Petit

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Appeals Lawyer at Menasha, WI
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

1650 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Gregory

Biography

Great outcomes don't just happen.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 67%

Let us try to undo what went wrong. I have been representing clients in appeals for 26 years. Let me put my expirience to work for you.

33 years | 75 cases

67%
Criminal Defense 33%

From the most serious charge to the smallest, your defense is important to me. Let me help you resolve your legal issues in a way that helps you defend yourself or turn around your life.

33 years | 700 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2010

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 32 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Petit & Dommershausen SC

1650 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI, 54952-1228

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Gregory A. Petit's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Michael | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer

I was facing a very challenging situation. Greg put me at ease from the first time I talked to him. I felt he really cared about me and my family, and he was always available when I needed him. He clearly explains the process and the strategies he is using and is patient. I'm so happy I had h...im in my corner. The judge was even impressed with him. I heard the judge compliment him on his thoroughness and level of preparation. I'm sure that doesn't happen to most lawyers. I can never thank him enough.

Posted by Craig | August 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great comminicator

Attorney Greg Petit was very thorough and always kept us informed in a timely manner. We were never left in the dark and no surprises.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Job

We had no idea where to turn or what to do and by the grace of god ended up contacting Greg. He has been very helpful so far and I appreciate his professionalism and willing to work hard. There will be a long road ahead, but I believe Greg will work hard for us.

Posted by Emily | August 23, 2012

He exceeded my expectations!

Attorney Petit kept me informed on the progress of my case, was extremely professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He immediately jumped on every opportunity he had to help my case & created new opportunities too. He truly faught for me and my case concluded exactly how I wanted it to. He also loo...ks out for his clients financially - he has a low retainer fee & returns any of the remaining balance after the case concludes. He also sends you a monthly detailed statement showing exactly how the fees are being used. I will recommend Attorney Petit to everyone!

Posted by Koua | July 23, 2012

DWI Success

When I was charged with drunk driving last year I was terrified that I would lose my license and have to pay a huge fine but thanks to Petit and Dommershausen Law Office I got off with only a small fine and two points on my license. I would strongly recommend this lawyer.

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Gregory A. Petit's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Gregory
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Danielle Gorsuch

Appeals lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Petit scrutinizes each and every detail in his appellate cases to ensure the best possible outcome for each of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brittany Running

Appeals lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in the practice of Criminal Appeals. His attention to detail and ability to comprehend unique situations ensures the best possible outcomes for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tiffany Schramm

Unknown lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the practice of criminal defense. His attention to detail and ability to negotiate unique solutions ensure the best possible results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Lachance

Unknown lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Extremely knowledgable and experienced lawyer who is a leader in criminal defense. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Bartos

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg and I recently worked together on a case, and I found him to be a professional, diligent, and skilled advocate. He is responsive and truly cares about his clients. His attention to detail resulted in an excellent outcome for our mutual client I look forward to working with him in the future!"

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Dylan Gehrtz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit is an intelligent attorney, who provides high quality legal representation to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Wesley Kottke

Unknown lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit is a passionate and intelligent attorney who handles very complex criminal cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Kane

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Atty. Petit has a tremendous amount of experience that he is able to apply to each case, using his knowledge to obtain the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristen Scheuerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of serving as an Executive Officer of the OCBA alongside Greg. He is sharp, articulate, compassionate, thoughtful, and thorough. He is genuinely committed to the practice of law and to improving the community he serves."

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Jayme Lehman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Petit knows the law inside and out. He is extremely skilled in carefully assessing each case to get the best result for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Engstrom

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit thinks broadly about his clients' cases and anticipates collateral consequences at each stage resulting in exceptional service. I endorse this lawyer."

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Britteny Koenig

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Petit is an extremely knowledgeable and hard-working attorney with years of experience."

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Jeffrey Oswald

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg and I have worked on several cases together over the years, each of us representing co-defendants. I have first hand knowledge that Greg is smart, dedicated, aggressive, and compassionate about his clients and their well being."

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Jeffrey Kippa

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg's reputation in the community is excellent. He is the type of lawyer that other lawyers look to for advice and assistance. His courtroom experience is unsurpassed."

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William Ackell

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Greg's knowledge, experience, intelligence, and creativity are simply unmatched."

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Sara Jordan

Unknown lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Greg Petit is smart, experienced, and a very effective advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Curtis Borsheim

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. As a former prosecutor, I know first hand the high level of skill and dedication Greg has and uses for the best interests of his clients. As a co-worker, I now see, on a daily basis, the tireless effort he makes for his clients. They are all well served."

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Brian Dimmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit has a thorough knowledge of the options available to protect the rights, reputation, and freedom of his criminally prosecuted clients. He utilizes effective pretrial motion and negotiation to meet his clients' goals in resolving a case. If resolution requires trial, he will be prepared and ready to defend his clients before a jury of his or her peers. I would refer anyone in need of criminal defense representation to Attorney Petit."

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Steffanie Walczak

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Petit is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate and has top of the line legal expertise."

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Aaron Galarowicz

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Petit is unquestionably one of the premier defense attorneys in the Fox Valley. His knowledge of the law and attention to detail sets him apart from other attorneys. If a family member or friend needed legal assistance, I would strongly recommend he be their first – and only call."

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Kayla Taggart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jesse Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danielle Gorsuch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Travis Lachance

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sara Bartos

Immigration lawyer

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Dylan Gehrtz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jessica Petras

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tiffany Schramm

Family lawyer

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Brittany Running

Criminal defense lawyer

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Catherine Block

Unknown lawyer

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Wesley Kottke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Rose

Appeals lawyer

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Timothy Helbing

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Greg Curtis

Real estate lawyer

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Brian Kane

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caleb Cooper

Litigation lawyer

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Kristen Scheuerman

Personal injury lawyer

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Jayme Lehman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Lauterbach

Business lawyer

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Jaymes Fenton

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Criminal defense, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Criminal defense, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Criminal defense, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Criminal defense, Superlawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

SuperLawyers: Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

SuperLawyers: Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

SuperLawyers: Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

SuperLawyers: Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2007

Hansen Award--Advocates prize, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Petit & Dommershausen

2003 - 2006

Partner, Petit, Parker & Dommershausen

2002 - 2003

Partner, ********* Petit & Parker LLC

1996 - 2002

Partner, ********* & Petit

1993 - 1996

Associate, ******** Law Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

District Four Representative

2006 - Present

REMF

Habitat Partner

1993 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1993 - Present

Winnebago County Bar Association

Past President

2019 - 2020

Winnebago County Bar Association

President

2018 - 2019

Winnebago County Bar Association

Vice President

2016 - 2017

Outagamie County Bar Association

President

2015 - 2016

Outagamie County Bar Association

Vice President

2010 - 2016

Mock Trial Attorney Coach, Appleton West High School

Attorney Coach

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. ******

The removal of a defendent from the sex offender registry.

State v. **********

Vacating of a jury trial verdict

State v. *****

vacating a jury trial verdict

State v. (with held)

reduced charges and sentence.

State v. (name withheld) 10 CM 418

dismissed prior to trial

State v. (name withheld) 10 CF 80

Dismissed at the preliminary examination stage

State v. [name withheld], 02 CF ***

dismissal of all charges.

State v. (name withheld), 99 CF 4

Not Guilty on all 8 counts

State v.(name withheld), 08 CF 361

All counts dismiss prior to trial because of defense motions

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Education

1993

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Lawrence University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

multiple speaking events

Your right to defend yourself with your firearm

2015

Outagamie County Bar Association

Criminal Appellate Law update

Languages

English

Activity

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