Amy L. Menzel

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Amy L. Menzel

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Neenah, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

675 Deerwood Ave, Neenah, WI

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
Personal Injury 30%

30%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hammett, Bellin & Oswald LLC

675 Deerwood Ave, Neenah, WI, 54956-1629

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Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC

3650 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI, 54913

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Amy L. Menzel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceeded our Expectations

My son put himself in a bad situation and was charged with a felony. From the moment I made the initial phone call to Amy, I felt relief and knew she was going to do everything she could to help my son. She was professional, always answered our calls/emails promptly and gave great advice throughout... the 5 month process. She is very knowledgeable and confident in her position and this kept us all feeling hopeful. The outcome was by far better than we ever imagined. He is now able to resume a normal life and pursue his college education. My family cannot say enough about Amy Menzel and we will definitely recommend her to anybody in need!!

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amy did a Great Job!

I don't think that there are enough words to describe what an amazing job Amy did not only for my husband, but my family as well. My husband was recently accused of a sexual assault that he did not do, but of course he was charged. Amy was there from the beginning guiding us through this nightmare. S...he was patient, understanding, and always kept the best interest of my husband in mind. She did a fabulous job not only keeping us informed with the status of the case and any updates, but also was extremely professional and down to earth. Throughout the whole process she kept open lines of communication and was very quick at responding to us and our millions of questions. She never steered us in the wrong direction and always was honest about the potential outcomes of the case. We would strongly recommend her to anyone facing any criminal legal matter! We would give her a million stars rating if we could! Thank you again Amy for everything you have done you mean the world to our family!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you!!!

I made a call to Hammett, Bellin, & Oswald & got connected with Attorney Amy Menzel based on my brief discussion of questions & needs for an immediate family member. Immediately Amy answered every single question I had and guided me that at that current moment she wouldn't recommend we would need to... hire her, but if certain sequential things came into play to contact her if my family would like. Did I mention these first two phone calls that were both at least 15 minutes she didn't charge me anything?!?! I just truly think that says a lot about this law firm, passion for their clients, potential clients. That just blew me out of the water. Well, not even a week later after my initial phone call everything Amy & I talked about was happening. I called her immediately & she set up a consultation with myself & my family. After meeting her I felt a brick lifted off my families shoulder in the worst situation we've ever been accused of. Attorney Amy is professional, so nice, knowledgable, and what I admired the most of her was her honesty & rundown of any & every situation possible weather good or bad-it was important to know. We hired her without hesitation. She helped my family with paperwork, calls, everything that we would have had no idea how to handle & she took care of it all in a very timely manner. We have never had to deal with anything like this in our entire life & I'm extremely thankful that we had Attorney Amy to help us through this hard time & situatuon. The outcome of the charges was dismissed & it was the happiest day of my families life! Attorney Amy helped our voice be heard, for the truth to be heard. She believed in us, she fought for us & she did so in an extremely caring way. I've already mentioned her name several times if anyone needs an attorney & without a doubt I would recommend her or contact her if I ever needed to in the future.

Posted by Janice | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend Attorney Amy Menzel !!!!!

Attorney Amy Menzel was absolutely amazing as my hired attorney . As a very devastating ordeal in my life unfolded, I needed an attorney to believe in me,trust and understand what I was explaining and to take my side of the story and protect me. She was very knowledgeable and communicated with excel...lence. I felt an extreme load lifted with having her handle my case. She was very honest and upfront from the start as to the possible outcomes and informing you of all legal cost . I found Attorney Menzel to be caring and compassionate to what I was going through and that is huge ! It was so reassuring and it took away allot of stress by having her handle all that she did for me. All the paperwork and documentation was always given to me and she included my family so they could be a part of knowing what was happening . I never imagined in my lifetime that I would need an attorney, but I certainly feel blessed to have crossed paths with Attorney Menzel because she is one of the Best!!! I also thought that it was great that she was available at all times if I needed to contact her, and she would respond back quickly! I have all great things to say about her and will continue to recommend her to other people seeking an attorney!

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Client Evaluation

Amy L. Menzel, was a phenomenal lawyer. This was the first time that I had ever needed a lawyer, and during a time of traumatic event in my life. With her knowledge and her selfless service, my mind was at ease. Throughout my time working with her, I felt as though I could relax knowing she would ...take care of me. Amy Menzel produced results of my case that I was not sure were possible. She ensured the DA and Judge would see who I was and what I have worked so hard for my entire life. I was so thrilled to have her fighting for me, and thankful that she got amazing results for me. Therefore, my career was not jeopardized! I recommend Amy Menzel because she will fight for you, and not take 'no' for an answer!

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Amy L. Menzel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristen Scheuerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I went to undergrad with Amy and reconnected with her when she went into private practice. She has a wealth of courtroom experience but also has an incredible ability to connect with her clients. Amy and I frequently appear together on a local radio show aimed at education with respect to the law. Amy is knowledgeable and honest and compassionate, which are ideal qualities to make her a very competent and effective lawyer."

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Stephen Fozard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Amy is a great Criminal Defense Attorney. She's had experience on the other side of the table, so you know she can see both sides of a case. Amy works hard to get great results and you would be lucky to have her work on your behalf."

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Natalie Sturicz

Litigation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Amy Menzel. In working with Amy over the past several years, I have seen that she is a zealous advocate for her clients who always searches for the best ways to achieve their goals. Amy is an excellent attorney and an excellent advocate for her clients' interests."

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Kelsi Cottle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Menzel is an exceptional attorney. She maintains professionalism and gives her client's outstanding legal services. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Ronald Tusler

Litigation lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Amy is excellent in the courtroom. She balances a strong sense of fairness with an aggressive courtroom presence. I'd highly recommend her."

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Robert Bellin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Amy spent several years in the district attorney's office before going into private practice. Thus, she has specialized knowledge that many lawyers cannot and will not ever obtain. She is dedicated to achieving the best results in all her cases, whether they be criminal defense or personal injury. She is highly respected by peers and judges, and her clients can be confident that Amy will provide superior representation."

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Jeffrey Oswald

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Menzel is a bright young star in the legal community. Her trial skills are excellent, and her communication skills with clients are even better. She is an excellent choice for any criminal case."

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Enku Lin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Menzel is a fearless trial lawyer. Her poise, intelligence, and litigation skills are reflected in the work she does. Her experience as a prosecutor greatly benefits her clients. I strongly recommend attorney Menzel."

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Jeffrey Kippa

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy has the tenacity and legal expertise to get amazing outcomes for her clients. She has shown time and again her willingness to spend time with clients, getting to understand them, which in turn allows for top of the line representation. She is an excellent attorney."

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Curtis Borsheim

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Amy for a number of years. I have watched her develop the necessary skills to advocate successfully for her clients. She is passionate about her client's cases and will work tirelessly on their behalf."

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Tammy Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Menzel work very diligently to effectively resolve cases in the manner that satisfies her clients whether that means jury trial, bench trial or a resolution short of trial. She has vast knowledge of criminal law, as she spent several years working as an assistant district attorney which makes her the perfect person to have on your case."

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Heather Nelson

Litigation lawyer

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Christine Bruen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristen Scheuerman

Car accident lawyer

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Natalie Sturicz

Family lawyer

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Peter Heyne

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelsi Cottle

Immigration lawyer

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Ronald Tusler

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Bellin

Car accident lawyer

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Jeffrey Oswald

Criminal defense lawyer

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Enku Lin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Kippa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Curtis Borsheim

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Associate Attorney, Hammett, Bellin, & Oswald, LLC

2007 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Outagamie County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - Present

Wisconsin Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal Case

Misdemeanor Convictions with probation and no jail time

Restraining Order / Injunction

Injunction Dismissed

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Education

2006

Marquette University Law School

Law

2003

Lawrence University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Adjunct Instructor

Criminal Law and Constitutional Law

Languages

English

Activity

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