A Winning Record in OWI Defense

Our winning trial and settlement records have earned our lawyers for drunken driving charges a solid reputation and they are undeniably strong attorneys and are highly respected throughout Wisconsin’s legal community; and with Wisconsin Circuit Court judges, too. The criminal defense attorneys at Affordable Legal Services of Madison have successfully litigated in hundreds of DUI cases; and they have an extensive record of trials, plea bargains, and appeals that have ruled in the favor of the defendant(s).

A Strong, Strategic Defense

A DUI/OWI conviction will undoubtedly have a negative impact on your life, resulting in possible jail time, large fines, higher insurance rates, and suspension of your driver’s license. Your OWI attorneys understand the legal issues surrounding these cases, and we will carefully review all of the evidence in order to build a strategic defense on your behalf. You can be assured that our attorneys will investigate and challenge any unclear information regarding your case, to your benefit.

An Aggressive OWI Lawyer

There is no doubt about it: you need an experienced, aggressive DUI defense lawyer when facing DUI or OWI charges in Wisconsin. There will be no one else in the courtroom, or anywhere in the criminal process, who will work diligently to protect your rights and safeguard your future. A criminal lawyer from DUI law firm, Affordable Legal Services of Madison, Sun Prairie, Waunakee and Stoughton will advise you on all legal matters pertaining to your OWI charges. We are dedicated to fighting for your rights, and we will work to ensure that you receive a fair trial with a favorable outcome.

Connect with Affordable Legal Services in Madison for an OWI Attorney at: 1.608.255.9491

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Family Law Courts

Family law courts in Wisconsin generally hear cases pertaining to dissolution of marriage, nullifying marriage, military divorce, legal separation of married parties, marital property division (equitable division), child and spousal support, child custody, child abuse and neglect, adoption and child placement, termination of parental rights. Family law courts also hear cases regarding elder law legal issues, domestic violence petitions, grandparents and foster parents’ rights, and other family related legal issues. For whatever reason you find yourself in family law court, our knowledgeable family lawyers will work hard to negotiate or litigate for an outcome in your favor.

Family Court Lawyers

Like all lawyers, our attorney for family court law specializes in specific legal issues, such as divorce, domestic violence or elder issues, and will be assigned to your case based on your individual legal needs. Our lawyer will be familiar with all laws that pertain to your case, as well as any loopholes that may be advantageous to you as his or her client. Therefore, obtaining the services of a knowledgeable, experienced, licensed and credentialed family law lawyer from Affordable Legal Services of Wisconsin is in your best interest. Handling family matters is almost always a very sensitive and emotional undertaking, but our family court lawyer is compassionate and up to the task.

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Provisions of Act 100 Include*:

• Wisconsin’s legal limit is now .08 for first DUI.
• Refusal on a first OWI/DUI offense will now result in a one-year license revocation and a 30-day waiting period for an occupational license.
• Ignition interlocks devices (IIDs) are now required for first-time offenders at or above a 0.15 blood alcohol level.
• OWI first offense is now a misdemeanor if a child under 16 is in the vehicle.
• DUI first offense is now a forfeiture violation subject to a fine of $150 to $300, plus a DUI surcharge of $355, and license revocation from six to nine months, except first offense DUI with a BAC of .08 or more, but less than .10, there is no surcharge or other additional fees.
• A greater emphasis is placed now on treatment for drunk drivers, helping reduce repeat offenses.

*Note: Drunk driving laws change frequently and thus the information provided should not be relied upon as legal advice; seek the legal advice of an attorney.

The Best DUI Lawyers

If you have been charged with a DUI/OWI first offense felony or a misdemeanor, you have the legal right to representation of the best, knowledgeable, experienced DUI lawyers from Affordable Legal Services of Madison, Stoughton, Waunakee, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Waukesha, and other local communities. A DUI attorney from our firm will mount an expert criminal legal defense for your DUI charge(s) and work hard to have the outcome be in your favor.

Connect with Affordable Legal Services in Madison for DUI Lawyers to Handle Your DUI First Offense Charges at 1.608.255.9491

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Personal Help

Whether contested or uncontested, our divorce lawyers understand that while divorce is a legal matter, it is also an emotional and stressful time. We will be by your side throughout the entire legal process, taking a personal approach to your individual situation. We can offer creative suggestions and help you understand how the decisions you make today will affect your daily life and future. In addition, we routinely consult with appraisers, accountants, counselors and psychologists, all of whom can prove indispensable in presenting the strongest case possible.

Compassionate Help

At Affordable Legal Services of Madison, our divorce attorneys have represented hundreds of Wisconsin families in divorce litigation. Our experience, dedication and reputation go a long way in negotiating or litigating for our clients’ interests. Direct, aggressive, and compassionate, our family law attorneys are dedicated to seeking a just and fair result that is favorable to you and your children (if children are involved).

Comprehensive Help

Wisconsin’s legal system can be intimidating and confusing. We know that divorce law and other legal issues are often complicated and often overlap. We provide comprehensive services to our clients; if you see us for divorce help, but also have questions about bankruptcy or other legal matters, we can help. At Affordable Legal Services of Madison, we are able to help with all of your legal problems.

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DUI help is available from experienced DUI attorneys in Madison, WI, if you are facing DUI charges. In Wisconsin, you can get a DUI/OWI if you drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher (for drivers under age 21 it is 0.02%), regardless of whether your driving ability was actually impaired. In addition, the DUI laws in Wisconsin state, that if you are driving a vehicle, you have given consent to submit to a chemical test for the purpose of determining the amount of alcohol in your blood.

Here are other details about Wisconsin DUI/OWI law:

• In Wisconsin, prior DUI/OWI convictions stay on your record (and can be counted against you when you are being sentenced for another DUI/DWI offense) for 10 years.
• In Wisconsin, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are required for second arrests and subsequent breath alcohol or blood test refusals; and for second and subsequent DUI/OWI convictions.

Moreover, here are the minimum jail times for a DUI/OWI in Wisconsin:

• 1st offense = No minimum jail term required
• 2nd offense = 5 days jail
• 3rd offense = 30 days jail

You Have the Right to Legal Representation

Whether your DUI/OWI charge is a felony or a misdemeanor, you have the legal right to representation. One of our veteran DUI attorneys at Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services of Madison will guide you through your legal proceedings; provide a knowledgeable, expert criminal legal defense for your DUI charge(s); and work hard for a favorable outcome. Having an experienced DUI lawyer working with you will ensure that you have the best possible chance to secure your right to drive again, with no or minimal penalties.

Contact the DUI Legal Team with Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services in Madison, WI, at (608) 255-9491

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Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) from women regarding divorce in Wisconsin:

1. What is a no fault divorce and who can start it?

A no fault divorce is started by one of the parties because that person no longer wishes to be married. To qualify, a party must be a state resident. That means they must live in the state at least 6 months and county for 30 days before commencing the action to start a divorce or legal separation action.

2. How long does a divorce usually take?

Generally, about 5 months.

3. What if I need financial assistance (child support/maintenance) right away?

You can have a hearing before the Family Court Commissioner within approximately four weeks.

4. What issues are decided in a divorce or legal separation?

Custody, placement, child support, alimony, health insurance, life insurance, tax exemptions, and property division.

5. What is custody and placement?

Custody involves health, education and welfare issues for the children; and placement involves where the children reside.

Divorce attorneys for women in Wisconsin from Walsh Law/Affordable Legal Services in Madison can provide legal advice and representation to help you through the divorce process. Because divorce is such an emotional issue, they will work directly with you and for you to make the process be as quick and painless as possible.

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Sole Legal Custody

When joint legal custody of a child or children is not an option, there is sole legal custody. The sole custody parent typically has the child about 90% of the time, makes all decisions concerning the child’s welfare, and has final say on everything. The other parent might have every other weekend visitation, or none, or some other schedule decided upon by the court. The other parent can make no decisions for the child’s upbringing.

Combinations of Child Custody

Wisconsin, child custody laws also allow for combined custody. Typical combinations are: joint legal, but sole physical, or joint physical with sole legal custody, all together. The court may also order joint legal with joint physical custody, but usually will not do this unless both parents are ‘in agreement’ and can ‘cooperate’ in raising the child. The main factor the courts consider is what will provide the most stability for the child.

Committed Child Custody Attorney

When the outcomes of legal issues will affect your children, your home and your future financial security, you want to know that the child custody attorney in whom you place your trust is committed to you, is experienced, has a proven record, and that the attorney understands your situation.

A child custody lawyer from Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services in Madison, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Waunakee, Middleton, Waukesha, and surrounding communities, has an extensive background in successful family law litigation, divorces, child custody and child placement. We understand that divorce involving the custody of children (or a single child) involves serious, stressful situations; therefore, we always strive to represent our clients with compassion, patience, and sympathy.

Contact Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services in Madison, Wisconsin, and Surrounding Communities Regarding the Custody of Children

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Criminal Prosecutor

In a criminal trial, the criminal justice lawyer who serves as a prosecutor makes the decision whether or not file criminal charges against a defendant. The burden of proof is on the prosecutor, since the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. In addition to doing research, interviewing witnesses, examining evidence, a prosecutor must present the case to the jury in the most persuasive way possible. The prosecuting attorney must also make connections and keep civil relations with the judge, courtroom staff and the legal defense team.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

In a criminal trial, the criminal defense attorney provides the defendant with legal counsel. A criminal defense attorney must develop a comprehensive defense strategy to counteract the prosecutor’s case. When necessary, the lawyer must advise his client when to accept a plea bargain and when to go to trial. A criminal justice defense lawyer must review all evidence and legal research, interview witnesses and prepare the defense experts. The defense lawyer’s ultimate goal is establish “reasonable doubt” in the prosecutor’s case, so the jury will find the defendant not guilty.

Exceptional Criminal Defense

When you choose the best criminal defense lawyer from the law firm of Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services of Madison, you will get exceptional criminal defense representation. At Walsh Law, we specialize in defending clients with criminal charges.

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Having large, outstanding medical bills and the inability to pay them are the main reason people file for a medical bankruptcy in Wisconsin. Medical bills after a temporary illness or bills due to chronic medical problems can force many people to the edge of financial ruin. Even when people are insured, the time off from work and the loss of income can make their debt situation untenable. Filing medical bankruptcy can be a solution to burdensome medical bills.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & Medical Bills

Medical bankruptcy laws state that when you have significant medical bills, filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy can eliminate your medical bills completely. If the bankruptcy means test says you qualify to file for Chapter 7, it will allow you to get rid of medical and dental bills, as well as most any type of medical debt. Medical bills are considered unsecured debts, and are treated in bankruptcy just like credit cards. As such, medical bills can be eliminated in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & Medical Bills

In situations where the bankruptcy means test dictates that you are not eligible to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you may instead choose to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. If you file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, you may be able to reduce your medical bills significantly; and you can repay your outstanding medical bills over a three to five year period of time, based on your disposable income.

Medical Bankruptcy Can Be a Cure for Overwhelming Medical Debt

Just like an illness that can be cured, there may be a cure for overwhelming medical debt. The United States Bankruptcy Code provides a way to deal the medical bills. If you have medical bills, doctor bills, hospital bills, medical collections, or any other debt problems, do not wait until you lose everything before you seek help. If you are considering bankruptcy options to get rid of, or reduce your medical bills, contact a bankruptcy lawyer from Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services of Madison to get the facts and get the debt cure.

Our attorneys offer medical bankruptcy help in the Madison metropolitan area including Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Middleton, Waukesha, Stoughton and other towns.

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In Wisconsin, the court uses the term “parenting plan” instead of child custody agreements — they both spell out the duties and obligations of the parents concerning a child or children. In addition, they outline the plan for how each parent will share or divide legal custody and physical placement of the child (or children). If both parents agree on a plan, then the court will order the plan as the official provision. When parents are not able to agree, the court can order the parents to attend education classes or mediation to work out an agreement.

If the parents still cannot work out a plan, each parent should submit an individual plan, and the court will determine the provisions regarding legal child custody and physical placement of the child according to whomever offers the best workable plan that is in the best interest of the child. According to Chapter 767.41(1m) of the child custody laws in Wisconsin, the parenting plan must provide the information about the following questions:

• What legal custody and physical placement the parent is seeking
• Where the parent currently lives and where the parent intends to live during the next two years (parents who have been involved in a domestic situation do not have to submit an exact address but can give a general description)
• Where the parent works and the hours of employment
• Who will provide necessary child care when the parent cannot care for the child and who will pay for the child care
• See additional questions that must be answered

Many parents feel overwhelmed at the prospect of creating their agreement because there is so much information to think about and include, which is why the legal expertise and services of Walsh Law Office is so vital to divorcing parents. Our family law attorneys can help you prepare your visitation and child custody agreements in Madison, Stoughton, Middleton, Waunakee, Sun Prairie, and nearby metropolitan suburbs.  Walsh Law will advocate for your position and fight to win your contested child custody case.

Contact Family Law Firm, Walsh Law Office/Affordable Legal Services of Madison, for Help with Child Custody Agreements

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