Testimonials

Past Cases:

  • Persuaded a jury to find client not guilty of all driving under the influence and with a .272 blood test
  • Persuaded a jury to find a client not guilty of driving with a revoked license
  • Successfully defended a client with a .20 blood test result by convincing the prosecutor to amend the charge to Reckless Driving
  • Successfully defended a client charged with 3rd offense OWI, who had a .25 blood test result by convincing the prosecutor to amend the charge to Inattentive Driving
  • Convinced a judge to dismiss all charges in a second offense OWI case based on the State not establishing probable cause in the criminal complaint
  • Convinced a city attorney, on appeal, to amend a first offense OWI to Inattentive Driving after the municipal court had convicted him of OWI
  • Convinced a prosecutor to amend an OWI to Reckless Driving after losing a support hearing in a .18 breath test case.
  • Convinced a judge to dismiss all charges in a first offense OWI case because the officer illegally entered the client's house
  • Convinced a judge to dismiss all charges in a first offense OWI case because the arresting officer had no reasonable basis to stop the client
  • Convinced a judge to dismiss all charges in a second offense OWI case because the arresting officer had no probable cause to arrest the client
  • Convinced a judge to dismiss a felony fifth offense OWI to a misdemeanor fourth offense, thereby preserving the client's right to hunt, because the State had improperly charged it as a felony
  • Obtained an amendment of an OWI charge to Reckless Driving for an airline pilot, thereby saving his career
  • Convinced a judge to suppress the discovery of several pounds of marijuana because the arresting officer violated the client's constitutional rights when he detained him in his car to question him about driving while intoxicated
  • Convinced the Wisconsin Court of Appeals to reverse a client's OWI and Prohibited Alcohol Concentration convictions and suppress all evidence in the case because the arresting officer violated the client's constitutional rights when he detained him in his car to question him about driving while intoxicated
  • Convinced the Wisconsin Court of Appeals to reverse a client's OWI and Prohibited Alcohol Concentration convictions and suppress all evidence in the case because the arresting officer violated the client's constitutional rights when he handcuffed him an removed him from the scene prior to conducting a complete investigation

From Our Clients:

  • I received the motion you filed in my case [which persuaded the city attorney to amend a .12 OWI case to Inattentive Driving]. I’m putting it in my scrapbook right next to when I got suspended from cheerleading for drinking in high school. Thanks again for everything. I seriously cannot express my gratitude. You are the best! There is nobody else we would have trusted with this. You made something really horrible seem bearable. I hope you know that not only are you talented and bright but have a gift of making people feel safe. –C.A
  • I appreciate you taking my case. The follow up is tremendous. I have never met an attorney like you. –J.B.
  • We truly appreciate all your legal assistance with [our son’s] case and are pleased with the outcome. I hope that we’ll never need your services again, but if we do, I will definitely contact you. –J.P.
  • When I called the Department of Transportation they said they are mailing my license to me and I should get it by tomorrow. Thanks again, I’ll never doubt another lawyer again! –N.A.
  • You are the best of the best, so I hear! He should be relieved he isn't going to prison! –Client's Probation Officer
  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for all your efforts and representation on my behalf. I appreciate all of your diligence. I was confident that if there had been any errors in the process that you would found them and presented them to the fullest extent allowed in the law. I am grateful for your efforts and believe that the best outcome possible was attained. I would highly recommend you and your firm to anyone in a similar circumstance. –S.F.
  • Wow! What a deal! You are the master. –J.V.
    (After negotiating a deal for no prison, no jail, and no fine in a 10-count drug case)
  • I will never forget your support and belief in me. You saved my life. Thank you. –N.L.
  • Thank you very much for all your work, belief and support. –T.J.H.
  • Thank you for all of your hard work. I really appreciate all you've done for me. –L.H.
  • When I was looking for an attorney, it was difficult to find someone who made me feel comfortable with my situation. You helped me understand the process and made it not so scary. Thank you. –T.M.
  • You not only helped me with my court case, but you encouraged me to discover the problems that brought me to this situation, and seek help. For this, I thank you, and my family thanks you. –C.E.
  • I can't believe you got the judge to suppress that s@*#load of marijuana. (Referring to a motion granted by the Court suppressing $18,000.00 worth of marijuana.) –T.L.
  • The demeanor you carry and the respect that you received from the Court and prosecutor during my case are truly deserved, thank you. –M.H.
  • I have never had anyone fight so hard for me. I respect your honesty and the pull-no-punches approach in speaking with me. The more I knew, the more comfortable I felt. Thank you. –L.B.
  • I truly believe everyone deserves a second chance. I had a momentary lapse in judgment, which led me to hiring you. When I talked to you, you put me at ease with your overwhelming knowledge of drunk driving. Hiring your firm was the best decision I ever made. Should the situation present itself, I will refer you to anyone! –K.R.
  • I immediately felt comfortable knowing I had hired you. –F.C.
  • Thank you for everything you've done. You're a fine lawyer and an even better person. –L.B.
  • A million thank you's for doing such a great job with my case ... this was the most difficult time of my life ... I always had a great deal of trust and faith in you and your abilities. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. –T.K.
  • Just wanted to say thank you once again for your legal services. It's good to know that sometimes the system does work. –R.W.
  • I trust you with my life. –A.S.
  • How a guy can T-bone another car and walk away with a windshield violation is beyond me. –T.L.K.

*Initials used to protect the privacy and integrity of our clients.

Attorney Stephen E. Mays practices in all areas of criminal and traffic defense throughout the entire State of Wisconsin. If you have been charged with drunk driving (DUI, OWI, or DWI), call drunk driving defense attorney Stephen E. Mays today for a free case review.

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