WHAT CHARGES DO WE FIGHT IN WAUKESHA COUNTY?

The criminal defense attorneys at Van Severen Law Office represent individuals facing all criminal charges.  Whether you’re facing a sexual assault charge, a homicide charge, or something more mitigated like a domestic violence charge or disorderly conduct charge, we can help.  We fight for clients facing all criminal charges.

WAUKESHA COUNTY DRUNK DRIVING CHARGES

Not all criminal defense attorneys adequately defend drunk driving charges. We do. No matter whether it’s your first offense or your tenth, we aggressively fight for individuals charged with OWI and DUI. This includes filing various pre-trial motions, plea negotiation, and potential trial.

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Know what you’re up against and what to expect when you or a loved one is charged with a crime.

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THE BEST DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Drunk driving cases in Wisconsin are serious.  Although your first offense usually does not carry any kind of incarceration, it’s important to fight your charges from the very beginning.  A first-offense drunk driving charge sticks with you for the rest of your life.  And it certainly counts on your record.

Subsequent drunk driving charges are even more important to defend.  Starting with a second offense OWI, convictions lead to time in jail.  And once you hit a fourth offense, it’s a felony.  The fact that your first offense was simply a ticket hurts you more when you get to these offenses.  Judges see your “free chance” as more of a reason to punish you later on.

At Van Severen Law Office, our criminal defense attorneys are always on top of changes in drunk driving, OWI, DUI, and PAC law.  Whether you were illegally stopped by police, illegally arrested after incorrect standardized field sobriety tests, or subject to some other unjust procedure, we’re here to help.  Our criminal defense attorneys are some of the best in Wisconsin, and are here to help you.

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OUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS FIGHT CHARGES THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN

Our criminal defense attorneys are constantly recognized throughout the state as experts in this field.  Whether you’re in need of a sexual assault defense attorney, a drunk driving defense attorney, or a drug defense attorney, we have your back.  100% of our representation focuses on defending individuals accused of violating the laws in Wisconsin.  If you’re looking for a specialist, our criminal defense attorneys are certainly a match.

And like our 100% focus on criminal defense, we defend individuals in 100% of Wisconsin.  Our practice is focused in southeastern Wisconsin, but we regularly travel throughout the state defending individuals charged with crimes.

We win criminal cases.  Call us today.  Let’s start fighting your case together.

WHAT HAPPENS IN COURT?

Criminal cases can be complex and confusing. At Van Severen Law Office we’re dedicated to making the process work well for you. Our criminal defense attorneys help explain criminal procedure:

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Standardized field sobriety tests – What are they?

Home » Waukesha criminal defense lawyersStandardized field sobriety tests are a part of most drunk driving arrests.  Our OWI defense attorneys explain the tests: Standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) are the roadside tests Wisconsin police officers use to look for signs of alcohol impairment. They are typically performed during a traffic stop after an officer…

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Geofence warrant ruling: Supreme Court says it’s a search

Home » Waukesha criminal defense lawyersThe Supreme Court of the United States ruled a geofence warrant is a search: what Chatrie v. United States means On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that obtaining cell phone location data through a geofence warrant is a search under the Fourth Amendment. The…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court clarifies juvenile Miranda rights in school police questioning case

Home » Waukesha criminal defense lawyersThe Wisconsin Supreme Court held in State v. K.R.C. (2026 WI 10) that a 12-year-old student was “in custody” for Miranda purposes when two police officers pulled him from class and questioned him in a small closed office at his Manitowoc County middle school. The 4-3 decision expands juvenile Miranda…

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