Jeffrey Thomas Oswald

Jeffrey Thomas Oswald

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

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

675 Deerwood Ave, Neenah, WI

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC

675 Deerwood Ave, Neenah, WI, 54956-1629

Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC

4650 W. Spencer Street, Appleton, WI, 54913

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Jeffrey Thomas Oswald's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

142 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 28 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Becky | May 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Dedicated and Compassionate

I got myself into a situation where I was charged with 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (which is a felony), Disorderly Conduct, and an OWI-Causing Injury (which also faces jail time). I have never had any encounters with the law before and I was beyond scared of what could come of this! I a...rrived at Jeff's office for our initial consultation and when I left after just that one meeting I felt SO confident that my case was in the right hands. Two words that describe Jeff are DEDICATED and COMPASSIONATE. Dedicated: Jeff told me that day that I was to not worry about a thing from here on out and he had everything handled. He couldn't have said a more true statement. I NEVER worried about the next steps of the case. Everything was handled and he went above and beyond with every situation. If I did have a question and called or emailed Jeff, he would respond within a 1/2 hour! Once I emailed him at 7:20 A.M. thinking he would get my message when he arrived at the office...seriously at like 7:30 A.M. I had a response. His assistant Amy was also SO amazing! I would call about some paper work I had received and she just instantly took it off my hands and dealt with it. I was SO amazed by how dedicated Jeff and Amy are to each and every client! Compassionate: I was not just a "client" to Jeff...I was a real person that got myself in some trouble and he was there to help me figure this out and get my life back on track. Every time we talked it was always, "how are you doing?" "Everything going okay for you" etc. His concern for my well-being through all of this was heart-felt and true. He understands the emotions behind each and every case and he is there to understand, help, and not judge. That combined with his strong legal knowledge and skills is something you will not find with every attorney. Wondering about the outcome of my case? Jeff did exactly what he hoped to do from our initial meeting. He got the felony dropped and the "Causing Injury" of the OWI dropped. So I ended up with a disorderly conduct and a straight forward OWI. As I mentioned before though... Jeff will go above and beyond for you.... he also got the Interlock unit removed for me! Jeff is the real deal.... always straight forward, always working so hard for you and your case, and always caring about your best interest!

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Upfront and helpful

I went to Jeff after consulting another attorney on my DUI case. Jeff was upfront about the situation and gave me an overall prognosis on my case. The other attorney was very shifty about the case and was mostly trying to use fear tactics for me to hire him. Jeff on the other hand was upfront and ...actually confirmed my thoughts on the case. Jeff and his office handled the paperwork and kept me fully informed of any correspondence to and from the court. I am glad I hired Jeff and I am glad I decided to work with him as opposed to going it alone.

Posted by Mark | October 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Aggressive Knowledgeable Representation

If you love your life and enjoy your freedom Jeff Oswald is the guy you need to have your back. I had a few run-ins with the police over the past few years and I needed Jeff’s help on numerous occasions. Every time I needed to retain him for representation me he always got the ball rolling right away.... Jeff truly cares about you as a human being and has a strong passion for what he does for a living. Honestly, I don’t even want to imagine how the past few years of my life would have turned out without the services of Attorney Oswald. He was been my “bridge over troubled waters” when I needed him to be and he always fought hard to preserve my freedom and help keep my life in order. He always represented me aggressively with a passion and knowledge for the law. He always returned phone calls or emails very quickly. He is very good at presenting options and does not sugar coat or provide false hope. He has repeatedly gotten charges dismissed (DA’s like to overcharge) and has worked hard to get the best possible outcome for me (3 times to be exact). I just had a case conclude a few days ago and I am so happy with how things turned out. Never did I imagine it would turn out how it did when the whole ordeal started. Jeff’s representation gave me strength at a time of my life in which I felt very weak. He gave me hope when things felt hopeless. When in doubt if you need a lawyer call Jeff Oswald. It is money well spent. Always remember never to talk to the police (this is very important) and to call Jeff right away that is the best advice I could give anyone who has any encounters with law enforcement. Nobody will have your back like Attorney Jeff Oswald.

Posted by Deb | August 26, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Quick and fair resolution ~ better than expected!

While I never anticipated needing legal representation for a family member, my son did have an unfortunate mishap involving two court systems for an incident that occurred on the county line. We feared fines and penalties from both jurisdictions. Understandably, there was twice the paperwork and co...urt appearances. My son was only required to attend one mandatory court appearance. Jeff got the more severe charges dismissed and the penalties reduced on the DUI. He attended all other meetings and resolved the situation fully in 4 months. I recommend Jeff Oswald for his experience, knowledge, timeliness, communication, and ability to resolve matters with minimal time required by the defendant. Thank you, Jeff!

Posted by Whitney | April 21, 2014 | DUI & DWI

I recommend Jeff Oswald!!!

I recommend to hire Jeff Oswald as your attorney with any DUI/DWI cases! I had talked to a couple lawyers before Jeff and none of them had asked me the questions Jeff was asking. He seemed to know exactly what he was talking about and seemed to ask questions that were important about my case in just... the consultation. Jeff kept me up to date about all my court problems and explained everything that was happening. I felt that he was so helpful and understanding during the whole process! Jeff was able to work with me on the flat rate fee and trial fees. During my case, it had to go to trial and Jeff was awesome! He knew exactly what he was doing and talking about. He had so much information just on my case I felt like there was no way I could lose! I appreciate everything that Jeff did to help me with my case as he did everything he could and knows. Jeff is a great attorney and I highly recommend him!

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Jeffrey Thomas Oswald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliott Wilcox

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm proud to endorse Jeffrey T. Oswald as a lawyer who is serious about OWI defense. As a member of The National College for DUI Defense, Jeffrey is committed to OWI defense, and will work hard to help you through this stressful situation. If you've been charged with a Neenah OWI, call Jeffrey and ask for help."

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Jennifer Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have practiced in the community with Attorney Oswald over the past 22 years. I have found him to be an incredibly skilled litigator, who offers zealous advocacy to his clients. He is highly intelligent and vastly skilled in his profession."

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Aaron Nelson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an excellent lawyer. His knowledge of the law, courtroom skills and ability to communicate with his clients an jurors is outstanding. Jeff has a knack for thinking outside the box and finding creative solutions for his clients. Jeff is a talented lawyer with tons of experience, but it his constant striving to improve his lawyer skills that sets him apart. His results prove he is one of the best."

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent Attorney. Great Person. I highly recommend and endorse Attorney Oswald."

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Chris Hussin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have seen Jeff Oswald in action and have always been impressed. He is very knowledgeable and bright, creative when he needs to be, and remarkably responsive to his clients and their individual needs. I have referred clients to Jeff in the past and would not hesitate to do so again."

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William Hammett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Oswald is one of the finest criminal law attorneys in Northeast Wisconsin. He is compassionate, dedicated and zealous in his representation of all clients."

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Natalie Sturicz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked for Jeff Oswald for over five years and know him to be one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state. Jeff works hard to provide all his clients with the best outcome possible."

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Robert Bellin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Jeff for many years and there is no question that he is one of the best DUI lawyers in the state. He has many significant trial victories in criminal defense as well. Anyone who hires Jeff can rest assured that they will get the best representation possible."

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Amy Menzel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Oswald is one of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in the area. He is well-respected by judges and prosecutors. He works hard to be more prepared than the other side and, as a result, obtains great results for his clients."

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Joseph Troy

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is respected by the judges, achieves excellent results, and really cares for his clients."

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Tajara Dommershausen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is an excellent criminal defense attorney. His hard work and dedication are an asset to the law. He is a great choice for anyone needing a defense attorney."

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Enku Lin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a top notch trial attorney. I have observed Jeff in several trials, all of which he aggressive and effectively defended his clients resulting in highly favorable outcomes. I have even incorporated several of his strategies and arguments in my own trial practice. I highly recommend Jeff."

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Jeffrey Kippa

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff has demonstrated his dedication to the field of criminal defense for many years and with amazing results. He has carried that dedication to his current focus in DUI/OWI defense. A truly gifted defense attorney."

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Edgar Reynoso

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Oswald. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He has proven himself to be one of the most professional and ethical attorneys I have ever met."

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David Templeton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.The best criminal defense attorney in the Fox valley.I have watched Jeff obtain an acquittal in an extremely tough sexual assault trial.He is a skilled trial lawyer and and a excellent negotiatior.His rating should be a 10. Attorney David Templeton"

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Gregory Petit

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a real professional. I've worked with him on co defedent cases and have referred cases to him. He is smart, tough, and persistent."

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Chris Hussin

Patent application lawyer

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Aaron Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Stuckert

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Troy

Personal injury lawyer

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Natalie Sturicz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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David Templeton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edgar Reynoso

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Hammett

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Bellin

Personal injury lawyer

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Eric Pitsch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Rossmeissl

Business lawyer

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Michael Rudolph

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Tajara Dommershausen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amy Menzel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Enku Lin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Curtis Borsheim

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Petit

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

10 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

1995

1st Place-Outstanding Overall Performance - Moot Court, Chicago Bar Association

1995

Academic Achievement Award-Highest Grade in Appellate Advocacy, Chicago Kent College of Law

1994

Academic Achievement Award - Highest Grade in Property, Chicago Kent College of Law

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Hammett, Bellin, & Oswald, LLC

Associations

2012 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - Present

Outagamie County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI case in Waupaca County

Not Guilty on all counts

Sexual Assault in Outagamie County

Not Guilty on all counts

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Education

1996

Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2014

WCBA Trial Skills Seminar

From Voir Dire to Closing Arguments-How to Sell Your Case to the Jury

2014

Awards Ceremony

Children and the law

2007

Steven Avery Trial

Legal Analysis for local news channel

Languages

English

Activity

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