Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Is it Possible to Stay Out of Prison on a Fifth (or Higher) OWI in Wisconsin?
For many people, the words jail and prison mean the same thing. Both involve handcuffs. Both involve cells. Both involve losing your freedom. But under Wisconsin law, the difference between jail and prison is enormous—and on a fifth offense (or higher) Operating While...
Mays Law Office has a 5 Star Google Review Rating – Why Authentic 5-Star Google Reviews Matter When Choosing a Law Firm
When people search for a lawyer today, one of the very first things they do is read Google reviews. Whether someone is facing a workplace injury or a criminal charge, online reviews have become a critical part of deciding which law firm can be trusted. At Mays Law...
Wisconsin OWI Laws 2026: Penalties for First, Second, and Third Offenses
If you are facing an OWI charge in Wisconsin, you need to know what is at stake in your case. All OWI charges carry serious penalties, and if you don’t take your case seriously, you could end up facing these penalties unnecessarily. The penalties that are on the table...
How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help Reduce or Dismiss Charges?
Making informed decisions starts with understanding the options available to you. This includes your options for seeking to have your charges reduced or dismissed. An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to help, and to ensure that you do not lose any of...
2025 Year in Review: Important Information for Injured Workers in Wisconsin
Each year, we publish numerous articles that contain important information for injured workers in Wisconsin. This year was no exception. Our Madison workers’ compensation lawyers published several articles throughout 2025 that discuss everything from when you...
Attorney Stephen E. Mays has been named a 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyer
Attorney Stephen E. Mays of Mays Law Office has been named a 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, recognizing his exceptional advocacy, skill, and dedication to protecting clients’ rights. Being named a 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyer in Criminal...
When Can You Sue for an On-the-Job Injury in Wisconsin?
You were injured on the job. You are facing unexpected medical bills, and you are going to fall behind on your other bills while you are unable to work. You are facing serious financial consequences, and you need to make sure you protect yourself and your family as...
When Compassion Costs You & Walmart
When Compassion Costs You: A Young Manager’s Injury, Walmart’s Silence, and the System That Failed Her In the American workplace, we’re taught to be team players — to show up, follow the rules, look out for our coworkers, and do what’s right, even when it’s...
Is It Okay to Try to Handle My Workers’ Compensation Claim on My Own?
If you have been injured on the job in Wisconsin, filing a successful workers’ compensation claim could be critical for avoiding financial strain during (and after) your recovery. While your medical bills and lost wages will add up quickly, if you are eligible to file...
What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can (and Should) You Receive in Wisconsin?
If you’ve been injured on the job in Wisconsin, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a “no fault” system (meaning that you do not need to prove your employer is responsible for your injury), and nearly all employers are...
Levels of OWI Offenses – From a First Offense to a Felony
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant is a serious offense that can have serious penalties and other consequences. In most states, a first offense is a crime (usually a misdemeanor). In Wisconsin, a first offense is not a crime, but a...
What Can (and Should) You Expect from Your Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you have been injured or fallen ill on the job in Wisconsin, you will want to talk to a workers’ compensation lawyer promptly. There are many ways a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you in this scenario; and, if you have a claim, there are many benefits to...
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