Client Testimonials—Milwaukee Law Firm Hayes & Rothstein

We proudly share with you some of the positive feedback we have received from our clients during more than 25 years of law practice.

OWI 2nd - No Jail - You Did It!

A client with a Milwaukee County criminal OWI case left a voice mail message after sentencing in February 2009:

I just wanted to call and thank you again. I can’t believe that I don’t have to go to jail at all. I can’t begin to tell you how incredibly happy I am. I can’t believe what I got. The fact that I don’t have to go into jail at all, the fact that I don’t have to tell my young one. I can’t begin to tell you how incredibly important that was to me and I never thought it was going to happen. You did it, you did it, you did it!

You Spoke Truthfully about What I Could Expect

In April 2010 one of our clients wrote:

I’ve decided to retain your services. I had done some prior research and you spoke truthfully about what I could expect and I value that above anything.

You Are the Only One That Cared

In May 2010 a prospective client charged with criminal OWI called, saying:

Well, I’m hiring you, I spoke to five or six other attorneys and I am hiring you because I think you are the only one that cared. That, and the fact that you were certainly the most knowledgeable.

Search for a Lawyer: 48 Hours Vs. A Few Minutes

In March 2010, a prospective client came to our office saying he made his selection of an attorney after spending 48 hours looking through CCAP records regarding attorneys and the results they achieved in his type of case. “This is what I did for 48 straight hours as soon as I got out of jail.” He indicated that he called many of the clients that we had represented to get feedback on the quality of legal representation. He said he got great reviews and that is why he came to our office.

He could have just called 414-291-9911 a few minutes after he was released from the jail. He would have saved himself a lot of time and still would have arrived at the right place for legal representation.

Iâ??d Still Be in Prison If You Hadnâ??t Gone the Extra Mile

In February 2010, a client convicted of operating under the influence (5th offense) left the following voice mail:

I know you put extra work in for me. I appreciate it very much. Iâ??d still be there in prison if you hadnâ??t gone the extra mile for me. You did me nothing but good. I really do appreciate it. I just wanted to give you a call and thank you for helping me like you did.

Felony weapons charges dismissed

We recently obtained a complete dismissal of charges of felony gun possession and operating under the influence (third offense) in a rural Wisconsin county. Our client faced disqualification from his profession if convicted of a felony, and his out-of-state driver's license would have been revoked for years. Several months after the dismissal, the client called, saying:

I know I've thanked you many times. I just want to thank you again and let you know that I personally endorse you to any client having a legal matter. After I was arrested, I went throughout the state talking to different lawyers, and my feeling that you were the right one was absolutely correct. I never worked with a lawyer who worked as hard as you did. As the prosecution shifted positions in the case, you constantly reevaluated and adjusted and kept me fully advised. I was hoping to find a lawyer who would go the extra mile, and I certainly found him. The law is what you make it, and you made it right.

Recommendation from a relieved mother

The mother of a client charged with operating under the influence (third offense) that resulted in no charges being issued wrote us a note:

Saying thank you over the phone didn't seem quite enough for me. I know this is your job, but it was something in your voice, that felt you really cared what happened to my daughter. I just pray that the love of my family and the professional help she is receiving will give her the strength and courage to change. I don't know if I will ever have to recommend a lawyer in the future but if I do, it will be you.

-Mother from Jackson, Wisconsin

Client pleased with sentence for OWI (3rd), OWI (4th), and OWI (5th)

A client called us from Dodge Correctional Institution after he was sentenced to two years initial confinement for operating under the influence (fourth, fifth, and sixth offense). He said he had been there for seven days and "Things were a little rough here because there are guys in here for all kinds of charges." He said he was looking through the book and thought he would qualify for Fox Lake or Kettle Moraine. He said, "I really have to thank you. Most of the guys in here for operating under the influence (fifth offense) got three years and I had a fourth, fifth, and sixth and you know how well we did," referring to his two-year sentence.

19 days is better than 13 years

"Thank you very, very much. I've never walked away from a felony before with 19 days. Last time, I had a felony, I got 13 years. Send me some of your cards in the mail. I'll pass them out. Thank you again."
-Brian

Speeding ticket costs $7,200!

The mother of a 16-year-old driver from Superior, WI, called us indicating she had checked with her insurance carrier regarding the effect on her insurance of a conviction for speeding 20 over or more. She was told that the increased cost over the next 5 years would be $7,200! She was happy to pay our attorney fee for obtaining a substantial reduction on the ticket—and on her insurance rates.

Keep driving, keep your job

Many jobs require you to have a valid license and when a revocation appears likely, delay is often beneficial in the short run. Delay can be beneficial in the long run as well, even if you are eventually revoked. A client who had obtained a very good driving job was arrested for operating under the influence a few weeks after he began his new job. We suggested that we delay the case as long as possible and that he try to establish himself as a good employee and then ask for a non-driving position. Ten months after his arrest, with the case still being delayed, our client had been offered a non-driving position with the same pay and benefits. He was very grateful for our efforts in delaying the case.

My agent said she had never previously lost a probation revocation hearing

That's what our client was told by his probation agent the day after he was released from the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility upon the ruling of the administrative law judge. The agent also told our client that now that he was out of custody, he really didn't need a high priced lawyer. Our client knew otherwise. He knew he would have been in prison for 11 more months without our aggressive representation. Our client said to his agent, "You get what you pay for."

I'll do this ticket by myself

Many clients over the years have asked this question: "Should I just handle this ticket by myself?" We have handled many tickets for one gentleman who called last year with a new matter. After reviewing the proposed outcome, he indicated that he would simply handle it by himself. Over the next 8 months, we received numerous phone calls from him inquiring as to what he should do next, based on the offers made by the prosecutor, the adjournments, and the three rescheduled trial dates. He personally appeared in court four times. With his final phone call, he advised that the outcome was exactly as we had indicated. We recently received from him in the mail a new ticket, a check for attorney fees, and a simple note saying, "Do your best, as you always do, and let me know the outcome."

This case demonstrates the first of two things we ask people when they ask this question. Is it economical for you to miss 2-3 hours of work for a court appearance and possibly more time for future court appearances? The second: What are the long-term consequences of a deal worked out without an attorney if the insurance consequences or license suspension consequences are not carefully considered?

Become one of our satisfied customers

We are a service-oriented Wisconsin law firm, handling criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Our clients speak enthusiastically about our legal work. Most of our new clients are referrals from our existing and past clients. We appreciate your confidence in us, and we think that you will be pleased with your choice to engage us. Please call us with any legal question you may have. If we do not specialize in a particular area of law, we help you find an attorney who does.

For a free initial consultation with an experienced Milwaukee lawyer, make an appointment at the law firm of Hayes & Rothstein.