Reviews

I have my first OWI case in November. I searched for the best defense attorney in Wisconsin and after a long effort I decided to work with Tracey's team. I am sure they are the best in OWI.

When I called in to ask for attorney to speak with regarding the ongoing harassment of local and county police, the guy who was the clerk was very racist. He took my call and was saying things like black and white. He was very dismissing and I'd honesty give this a 0 star rated experience. Madison, WI

Tracey Wood is the kind of defense counsel that defense counselors’ dream to become someday. I retained Tracey Wood quite literally as she was launching her own firm. I was facing an OWI and several other charges including Possession of THC & Paraphernalia, a CRIMINAL offense at the time. Now my recount of the events was not at all what the police reports stated, and every police report varied in the sequence of events and where those events took place. Tracey adeptly used these discrepancies to erode the assumption of truth and honesty that officers are often privileged to from the court. Her vast knowledge of precedent and medical conditions, as they relate to the charges, is second to none. She was able to have my BAC reading thrown out due to a medical condition that was treated prior to and after my arrest, but not during. Ultimately, she was able to have 6 out of 7 charges dismissed, and the 7th lowered to a municipal ordinance violation in the form of a citation rather than a criminal charge requiring an interlock ignition device. Ignorance of the law does not put one above the law, but ignorance in retaining quality counsel will certainly put one at the mercy of the law. No, Tracey Wood is not a budget attorney, though she is unequivocally, worthy of every single penny she has ever made. She saved my career dreams of working in the Commercial Air Carrier industry. As a result of her successful defense in my case, I was able to have an amazing career as an International Flight Attendant for largest airline in the US. After this incident, I have never again even considered getting behind the wheel, or sleeping behind the wheel, after locking myself out of my house in the dead of winter. I have since made the mistake of hiring alternative counsel instead of Tracey Wood in unrelated criminal matters years later, for which I am still paying for in the form of lost housing and employment. Tracey Wood was the first attorney I had ever worked with and she set the bar unimaginably high. I have since retained counsel 3 times since then; no other attorneys have come close to provide the level of expertise, concern, and care that she had. Tracey made it clear she felt the same “fire” inside to fight for me that I felt to fight for myself and my future. If you are going to spend money on a criminal defense attorney, get your money’s worth and hire only Tracey Wood. You will only thank yourself for doing so for the rest of your life. As a former client, I promise you that is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.

I have worked with attorney Christopher Welch and know him to be an extremely intelligent attorney who really cares for his clients. I certainly recommend him to anyone needing a skilled and dedicated attorney!

Attorney Christopher Welch is amazing to work with, I appreciate his diligence and hard work. I would trust Mr. Welch with any case I may need assistance with. I highly recommend Mr. Welch!

Several months back I was searching for an attorney to help me with a case that was to me simple to understand but it required putting together lots of pieces, like in a puzzle. I contacted over 10 law firms and most of them would not even want listen to my case and others would say something like: "we do not deal with this type of law" (consumer law). I continued my search found Lawton Cates and was put in touch with Andrew Hyssel. He took the time to listen to me without rushing me. This was extremely refreshing and gave me hope that I had finally found someone who could indeed help me. So, he did amazing work using forensic experts and gathering important information from various parties involved that ultimately resulted in a great outcome for me. I truly appreciate everything he has done for me.

I was fortunate enough to have OWI charges dismissed after one of the attorneys used his years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the law to successfully argue a motion to suppress all evidence gathered by police on the night of my arrest. The attorneys at this firm are very skilled and have a deep understanding of the law as they determined my rights were grievously violated during the arrest. Tracey and her associates were very respectful and showed empathy throughout my case. I would highly recommend this firm.

I had the pleasure of working with Atty Lindsay Lien on my case where I was bitten by an unleashed dog who attacked my dog while going for a walk. I wasn’t expecting a large settlement or anything, and all I really wanted was to be reimbursed for the insanely expensive emergency vet bill. Not only was a reimbursed for the ER vet and all follow up vet visits, I was also reimbursed for a dog training class to make sure my own dog doesn’t become an aggressor. Lindsay took action immediately and negotiated with the dog owner’s homeowners insurance, and I ended up with quite a large settlement on top of the reimbursement money! The process was completely stress free, which was so appreciated after what we went through. 10/10 recommend Lindsay as your injury law attorney!

I had initially lost my small claims case and was feeling disheartened and unsure of what to do next. That's when I decided to reach out to Andrew Hysell at Lawton Cates for help. From the moment I spoke with him, I knew I was in good hands. Andrew took the time to listen to my situation, understand my concerns, and explain the legal process to me in a way that was easy to understand. Throughout the case, Andrew was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance. He was incredibly thorough in his approach, leaving no stone unturned in building a strong case on my behalf. Andrew's attention to detail and dedication to my case gave me the confidence I needed to trust in his abilities. Thanks to Andrew's hard work and expertise, I was able to secure a favorable settlement in my case. I am beyond grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. Andrew Hysell at Lawton Cates truly went above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome for me, and I am incredibly thankful for his support.

I was very impressed with there service, very prompt at returning calls and replying to messages. I would definitely recommend them.

Katie has been my attorney for 8 years and I can’t say enough great things about her. From our first meeting I have trusted her completely to help guide me in the right direction. She has a honest approach and fights for what you want. I highly recommend Katie to anyone who is seeking out a fantastic attorney!