MADISON FAMILY AND CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEYS Honest. Aggressive. Experienced. At the Madison law firm of Mandell & Ginsberg Attorneys at Law, we have a reputation for providing experienced, cost-effective legal services founded upon the principles of honesty, integrity and attentive client representation. As respected lawyers with more than 60 years of combined trial experience, we represent clients throughout central Wisconsin. Many people are forced to choose an attorney under great stress and at the very last minute. We provide a free initial consultation so you can feel secure in your decision. Please contact us for more information. Client-Centered Representation In Criminal Law, Family Law And Civil Matters The legal process can be complex and possibly frightening for you and your family, but a skilled and experienced attorney can help to reduce your anxiety. Our attorneys take time to review your case in detail so we can develop a sound legal strategy tailored to your unique circumstances. We provide a broad range of legal services in criminal and civil law. Our criminal defense practice includes: Drunk driving defense (OWI/DUI defense) and other traffic violations Drug charges, including drug possession, possession with intent to distribute, maintaining a dwelling and federal drug trafficking cases and forfeiture actions. Defense of misdemeanor and felony charges, including shoplifting, theft, disorderly conduct, battery and burglary Federal criminal defense Assault charges, including domestic violence White collar crimes such as fraud, embezzlement and credit card/identity theft Our civil law practice includes: Family law matters related to divorce such as child custody and physical placement, child support, spousal maintenance or post-decree representation, as well as paternity, prenuptial agreements Residential and commercial real estate transactions and disputes Landlord-tenant disputes Civil and commercial litigation Dedicated To Seeking A Just Result Our lawyers will guide you through all aspects of the judicial process, from the initial consultation through appeals, if necessary, at the Wisconsin Supreme Court or the U.S. Court of Appeals. We provide dedicated and attentive advocacy for you every step of the way. While every case is different and results are never guaranteed, our Madison lawyers will vigorously defend your rights and always seek the best resolution to your case.
Dedicated To Protecting Your Driver’s License If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin, call a lawyer right away. Few people are aware that their driver’s license can be administratively suspended by the Department of Transportation (DOT) before they are even charged with OWI (operating while intoxicated). Furthermore, you have only 10 days to request a hearing to challenge this automatic license suspension. At the Madison law firm of Mandell & Ginsberg, we have defended hundreds of people charged with drunk driving throughout central Wisconsin. Our lawyers will represent you in your hearing with the Wisconsin DOT as well against the criminal OWI charge. Wisconsin Drunk Driving Penalties In Wisconsin, drunk driving is known as OWI (operating while intoxicated). However, many people still refer to the charge as DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence). By any set of initials, it is a very serious charge. Those charged with OWI can face: Driver’s license suspension Heavy fines Possible jail time Higher insurance premiums IID (Ignition Interlock Device) Given the hardship of not having a driver’s license, some people choose to drive illegally. If you are caught, you will face even more serious penalties for traffic violations such as operating while suspended (OWS) or operating after revocation (OAR). Defenses In OWI/DUI Cases Upon taking your OWI/DUI case, our experienced Dane County drunk driving lawyers will review the evidence against you, including the police reports, the squad car video and the results of any field sobriety and breathalyzer tests to determine whether your rights were protected and if police had probable cause to stop you. If you have a case that can be won, we will aggressively seek dismissal of the charges, including defending your rights in a jury trial. If the best result can be obtained through plea bargaining, we will be proactive in negotiating with prosecutors.