Daniel R Skarie

Daniel R Skarie

also known as Dan Skarie, Daniel Skarie

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 11 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Roseville, MN
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

2355 Highway 36 West, Suite 3000, Roseville, MN

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Workers Compensation 100%

Employer and insurer defense in workers’ compensation matters from initiation of litigation through appellate work.

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 11 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fitch Johnson Larson PA

2355 Highway 36 West, Suite 3000, Roseville, MN, 55113

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Daniel R Skarie's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 28 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Patricia | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

2nd OWI Dropped to a misdemeanor

We were searching for a criminal defense, OWI Attorney. The reviews we read about at the VHD Law Office, out of Germantown, WI. were truly convincing. Attorney Dan Skarie was appointed to my case. Attorney Dan has natural instincts, with great knowledge, compassion and enthusiasm of a 1st.Class Attor...ney. Along with Adrienne, I am greatfull and very satisfied with all they have done for me, and still do, if I have a question or 2. Cleared to a misdemeanor, I can't say enough. Thank You Team, You are truly # 1

Posted by Sara | December 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I am beyond pleased, and can't thank him enough.

He went above and beyond. From our first meeting, he was attentive and responded in a timely manner to any concerns I had. He was never judgemental and never made me feel badly about anything, when I already felt bad enough on my own. I never felt I was bothering him with my concerns. When necess...ary, he guided me in a way that gave me the confidence I needed when I was very worried and not confident in my abilities to testify on my own behalf...public speaking about personal matters to a room of strangers was a terrifying thought to me. But, he was encouraging and met with me until we were satisfied that I could do it. We won, and it wouldn't have been possible without him. His instincts and intelligence are on point. His researching and understanding of the law are on point. He absolutely knows what he's doing. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anybody, and I can't say enough good things about Mr. Skarie and this firm. I am so satisfied with, and grateful for, the outcome.

Posted by Matt | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Owi case

After i had gotten a ticket for an owi 0.10, i wasn't sure what to do. I contacted multiple law firms and lawyers. Out of all of them, Dan was the most professional,thorough, knowledgeable and down to earth one that i talked to in person. He assured me that my case was a very good case to fight unli...ke some of the other lawyers I talked to. I hired Dan a day after our meeting. I'm sure glad i did. After 2 years of waiting for my court date due to Racine county canceling court dates and Dan keeping me updated the whole way, we finally got our chance to fight the tickets. During that day, i was nervous but at the same time excited, knowing that Dan had found a lot of things wrong with the police reports and had shown me everything the day before. He kept me included with picking jurors and throughout the our time at court. Dan had everything ready and presented it to everyone in the court with every detail as possible. Everything he said was straight to the point and had every juror vote not guilty for my owi. All in all my speeding ticket and my owi were dropped and that only happened do to Dan's hard work, and knowledge of owi's. Even some the jurors came up to him after court and said he was so good that they would hire him. I honestly would recommend him to anyone. He is a true professional.

Posted by Jolene | May 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Owi Offense

I was accused of 3rd offense Owi, so I contacted Attorney Dan Skarie and had my 1st consult with him. I hired him same day, he was knowledgeable and very professional. He kept me informed and answered all questions I had for him. He went over all the facts of the case and he got the best possible ou...tcome for me. Dan made me feel very comfortable, that I wasnt just another number or another case. I highly recommend Attorney Dan Skarie for anyone needing defense in an OWI/DUI case.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

OWI with a Refusal, OWI dismissed!

I cannot say enough about the work Dan and Adrienne did for me following my arrest, multiple court dates with the City of Milwaukee and then the appeal process with Milwaukee County, which in total was over 14 months. Dan was very confident that we could win this and inspired me to keep fighting, eve...n though it seemed impossible. He told me the City of Milwaukee would find me guilty and then we could win upon the appeal. He did a great job questioning the arresting officer and after court explaining to me the importance of everything the officer said and how it would help us on appeal. Dan was able to get the my OWI dismissed upon appeal and we did not have to go to a jury trial! I am still dealing with the ramifications of the Refusal, but Dan and Adrienne have had all the answers and walked me through each step of a very confusing and time consuming process. I cannot thank them enough! I ask a ton of questions, and they continue to be so patient with me and will continue to available for the next year, until my Interlock is removed from my car. Sidenote: The first lawyer I talked to stated this I had "little to no chance of winning this one" and suggested I plead guilty to the OWI and the Refusal to get six months off of my Occupational.

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Daniel R Skarie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan Skarie is one of the preeminent DUI lawyers in Wisconsin. We frequently work together when residents of IL or WI get DUIs in the other state. I am incredibly impressed with Dan's expertise, his hard work, and his compassion for his clients. I highly recommend him!"

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Steven Dowding

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Other

"I recently attended a national DUI defense seminar and had the opportunity to meet Daniel. He is an up and coming rising star in DUI defense. I was impressed with his passion, enthusiasm, drive, and knowledge of the law. He informed me of some new and interesting strategies in DUI defense and I highly recommend him."

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Annette Rauch

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Atty Skarie for any DUI case. He is a fabulous lawyer and will give the best defense possible in your case!"

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Timothy Hogan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Attorney Skarie if you get charged with a crime, especially an OWI offense. He is extremely knowledgeable in the law and dedicated to getting his clients the best results possible."

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Eric Eickhoff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A colleague introduced me to Atty. Skarie at an OWI conference. It was immediately apparent that Atty. Skarie was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about OWI defense. Over the course of the next three days, we had many numerous conversations. During each of our conversations, I learned something from Atty. Skarie’s knowledge and experience. If a loved one of mine was ever in need of representation in an OWI case in southeastern Wisconsin, Atty. Skarie’s name will be the first name I give them."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Skarie is an excellent DUI/DWI attorney. His Court room disposition and intelligence show a true knowledge and grip on the practice area. I would recommend him to represent any of my friends or family."

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Richard Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Atty. Skarie in the courtroom on many occasions. He's smart, always well-prepared and achieves good results for his clients. I would recommend him to a friend or family member."

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Jennifer Niemeier

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Skarie is an excellent criminal and DUI defense attorney. He is knowledgeable, effective, and well respected in the legal community. Dan's extensive DUI/OWI knowledge and incredible work ethic make him a force to be reckoned with."

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Tracey Wood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is one of a small group of attorneys who are members of the National College for Dui Defense. These are the only people to whom I would ever recommend a client. He gets my highest endorsement."

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Bryant McFadden

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Skarie is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. He knows the ins and outs from start to finish and has the skill set to handle any OWI case. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Jonathan Rooker

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an excellent attorney with a strong commitment to continued legal education. I recently met him in Scottsdale where we were at the DUIDLA Winter Seminar. If you have a DUI, you should hire strongly consider Daniel. He is in a relatively small group of lawyers who put in the effort to stay on top of the profession."

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Sabah Khalaf

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you, or a loved one, find yourself in need of a DUI/criminal defense attorney, it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent lawyer. Daniel works hard to continually improve his knowledge and skills by attending the best training seminars available on law, science, and trial skills. If you have a drunk driving case, I would not hesitate to recommend that you give Attorney Skarie a call."

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Casey Hoff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is an aggressive and passionate DUI and criminal defense attorney. I had the pleasure of attending continuing legal education training with Dan and know he stays up to date on the most cutting edge legal issues. I would gladly recommend Dan to people seeking legal representation."

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Lisa Truitt

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Dan as an honest, hard-working, intelligent lawyer. He is always professional and a great advocate for his clients."

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Erin Boyd

Unknown lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to every one of his clients. I highly recommend Daniel to anyone in need of a family law attorney."

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Sarah Schmeiser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dan as a thoughtful, diligent and persistent attorney. He will work hard on your case."

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Linda Vanden Heuvel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a conscientious, diligent and excellent litigator. He takes the time and energy necessary to provide comprehensive legal care and personal attention to his clients."

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Nathan Dineen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly endorse Dan. Excellent attorney and a great person. He is a thorough and aggressive attorney who will fight for you."

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Eric Eickhoff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Hogan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Annette Rauch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Todd Snow

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Charles Blumenfield

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bryant McFadden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Grieve

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Tracey Wood

Appeals lawyer

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Sean Tillman

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Dowding

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Rooker

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sabah Khalaf

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jonathan Rands

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Bayer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Murray

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Casey Hoff

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Aaron Nelson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO

2019

AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO

2019

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2018

AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO

2017

AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO

2016

2016 Winter Seminar (Scottsdale), DUI Defense Lawyers Association

2016

NACDL/NCDD (Las Vegas), 2016 Fall Seminar

2016

Forensic Chromatography XVIII: Theory & Practice (Chicago), Axion Analytical Laboratories

2016

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2016

AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO

2015

2015 Summer Seminar (Chicago), DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C.

2013 - 2013

Law Student Intern, Dodge County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2013

Law Student, Remington Center Criminal Appeals Project

2012 - 2012

Law Student Intern, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2020 - 2024

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - 2024

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2024

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2015 - 2024

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI 5th Offense - No Prison

Prison Avoided for 5th Offense OWI

Multiple Felony THC Charges - Non Prosecuted

Case Dismissed

OWI Dismissed Prior to Trial

OWI 1st Offense Dismissed

OWI 2nd Offense .22 Blood Test Suppressed - Case Dismissed

OWI 2nd Offense Dismissed

OWI 1st Offense Dismissed at Pretrial

OWI Dismissed

OWI 1st Amended to Reckless Driving

OWI Amended to Reckless Driving

OWI 1st Offense Case Amended to Reckless Driving

OWI 1st Offense amended to Reckless Driving

DUI Case Dismissed Before Trial

Case Dismissed

Not Guilty at Jury Trial - OWI 2nd

Not Guilty of OWI

Drunk Driving - IID Waived & Minimum Sentence

Minimum Sentence - No IID

Ignition Interlock Device Requirement Waived

IID Requirement Waived

Evidence Suppressed – OWI Dismissed

Case Dismissed

OWI Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty

IID Requirement Waived

Reduction

.174 Blood Test OWI Dismissed Before Trial

Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Absolute Sobriety, Open Intoxicant, Inattentive Driving

Case Dismissed

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Education

2014

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

University of Wisconsin Law School Skills Intensive Weekend Practicing Law

2015

2015 Wilson Elementary Career Fair Career Day

2015

2015 High School Mock Trial Regional Tournament Mock Trial

Publications

2020

2017

DUI Defense Wisconsin Blog Massive Lab Scandal in Massachusetts

2017

DUI Defense Wisconsin Blog Utah Adopts .05 Percent Blood Alcohol Limit

2017

2017

DUI Defense Wisconsin Blog Smartphones and Driving Don't Mix

2017

DUI Defense Wisconsin Blog Luis v. 6th Amendment

2017

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Forum Posting

2016

DUI Defense Wisconsin Blog NHTSA 2016 Most Wanted List

2016

DUI Defense Wisconsin Blog CDC Guidelines on Opioid Addiction

Languages

English

Activity

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