6 More Clients Avoid Drunk Driving Convictions Across the State

Our reputation for obtaining exceptional results is such that we attract clients from literally every corner of Wisconsin. The following results have capped what might have been our most successful Summer ever, in cases from counties that span nearly the entire length of the state:

Case #1: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .174 blood test) Amended to Non-Alcohol-Related Charge for CDL Client

Like all of our CDL clients, RJ could not afford a drunk driving conviction. It would put him out of business. Despite having a blood test result that was more than twice the legal limit, he had to fight the case. There was simply no viable alternative. After getting his name from several different people as the only lawyer for the job, RJ hired Dennis Melowski. Although the blood test and video evidence in RJ's case were not favorable, Dennis was able to craft an argument to challenge the officer's initial reason for stopping RJ's vehicle. As it turns out, there was nothing wrong with RJ's driving prior to being pulled over. He was not speeding; he was not deviating from his lane; and all of his vehicle's equipment was working properly. The officer, however, believed that he had heard RJ unnecessarily "revving his engine" and pulled him over because of it. Knowing that officers need an "objective reason" to perform a traffic stop, Dennis filed a motion to dismiss the charges, arguing that the officer could provide only a subjective reason...his personal belief that the engine was revved unnecessarily. After a motion hearing, the judge took the issue under advisement and stated she would issue her decision at a later time. Believing the judge would ultimately agree with Dennis, the prosecutor agreed to a very favorable settlement for RJ. Under the terms of the deal, the drunk driving charges were dropped in exchange for RJ's willingness to plead no contest to a completely non-alcohol-related misdemeanor charge. This charge would have no impact on RJ's regular or CDL privileges and would not even appear on his driver record. It was about the best outcome RJ could have hoped for and his business is still thriving because of it.

Case #2: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .108 blood test) Reduced to Reckless Driving in Very Difficult County

The outcome in BP's case is a perfect example of the lengths to which our firm will go in our efforts to obtain exceptional results for our clients. BP's case went on for nearly a year and a half. Through a contested municipal court trial, to an appeal to circuit court where multiple legal issues were raised and litigated, Dennis Melowski left no stone unturned in his commitment to his client's cause. Although several of Dennis' legal challenges were denied by the judge, at each hearing Dennis was able to further undermine the arresting officer's credibility on several key points in the case. Finally, about 10 days before BP's jury trial in circuit court, the prosecutor realized that there would be enough problems with the officer's credibility that a conviction on the drunk driving charges was in grave doubt and a very favorable resolution was reached. The drunk driving charges were dropped. In exchange, BP entered a no contest plea to a reduced charge of Reckless Driving, which resulted only in a fine. BP was completely spared of an awful drunk driving conviction and never lost his license for a single day. 

The result in BP's case was remarkable for a few reasons. First, it occurred in a county that is notorious for its unwillingness to plea bargain drunk driving cases. Second, BP is an out-of-state resident employed in the healthcare field and is subject to professional licensing in his home state. Had he been convicted of the drunk driving charge, it would have been professionally devastating. In addition, BP's home state treats drunk driving convictions even more harshly than Wisconsin. A conviction here would have disrupted BP's ability to lawfully drive in his home state for an extended period of time, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for him to continue in his present position. The result that Dennis Melowski was able to obtain avoided all of that and BP is a very satisfied client.

Case #3: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .196 blood test) Reduced to Two Minor Traffic Tickets

This was an outcome that seemed impossible at the outset of KH's case given the allegations. Repeated lane deviations, poor performance on the filed sobriety tests captured by the officer's squad camera and a very high blood test result of .196 made this a very uphill battle. But there was one potential issue Dennis Melowski found in his careful review of all the evidence: the officer's squad video hardly showed a vehicle that was all over the road. At most, it showed some very minor deviations that appeared to occur entirely within KH's own lane of travel. Dennis believed that the officer's video did not show a sufficient basis for a traffic stop and he filed a motion to dismiss. At the hearing on Dennis' motion, prior to it even starting, Dennis was able to enlist the support of the officer himself in dropping the drunk driving charges. How? This officer is one whom Dennis has dealt with many times, and almost every occasion was favorable to Dennis' client. Rather than being dragged through the court process again with a similar outcome, both the officer and prosecutor agreed to just cut their losses by offering a plea agreement that KH simply couldn't refuse. Under the terms of the deal, the drunk driving charges were dropped. In exchange, KH agreed to plead no contest to two non-alcohol-related, minor traffic tickets: Inattentive Driving and Operating Left of Center. Aside from paying fines, KH suffered no consequences. She avoided the horrible stain of a drunk driving conviction; avoided the equally horrible ignition interlock device; and never lost her license for even a single day. Another very real result and another very satisfied client.

Case #4: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .153 blood test) Reduced to Two Minor Traffic Tickets

This was another outstanding outcome in a case with some difficult facts...for a client with a LOT at stake professionally. Despite a .153 blood test, TH was ultimately convicted of just two minor traffic tickets: Speeding and Inattentive Driving. Aside from paying a fine, he suffered no consequences and his job was saved. TH was so thrilled with the outcome that he posted a 5-star review of Dennis' work on the independent attorney rating website Avvo.* The review is titled "Great Results and Handled Everything!" and can be read here: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/53081-wi-dennis-melowski-1523763/reviews.html

*Dennis has 69 client reviews on this website and each and every one is 5 stars. Dennis has the most 5-star client reviews of any DUI lawyer in Wisconsin.

Case #5: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .136 blood test) Amended to Non-Traffic Misdemeanor for CDL Client

This was another case with difficult facts. EB had smashed his vehicle into a guardrail when he swerved to avoid a deer, causing significant damage to  both the guardrail and his own vehicle. Having occurred in a rural area, EB left the scene and drove home, only to be found there shortly thereafter by a police officer who followed a trail of vehicle fluid directly to EB's house. After a brief investigation, EB was arrested for drunk driving. A subsequent blood test revealed an alcohol level of .136. Despite the damning evidence, EB had to fight the case to keep his lucrative job, which required a CDL and operation of company-owned vehicles. A drunk driving conviction would result in immediate termination, as his employer's policy manual made very clear. EB chose Dennis Melowski for the task of saving his career after he had been provided Dennis' name by several friends and acquaintances. After months of litigation, including some novel legal issues, Dennis was able to gain enough leverage to negotiate a very favorable settlement that resulted in the drunk driving charges being dropped in exchange for a plea to a misdemeanor charge of Negligent Handling of a Weapon, of all things. This offense would not appear on EB's driver record and would have no impact on either his regular or commercial driving privileges. Most importantly, it would allow him to keep his job. Even better, Dennis secured an agreement from the judge and prosecutor to have the charge completely expunged from EB's record upon successful completion of a probation period. This means that it will be erased from EB's record as if it never happened in the first place. Another truly outstanding result.  

Case #6: OWI-1st/Refusal of Chemical Test Reduced to Two Non-Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses 

This was a must-win case for our client, JF, whose job required extensive travel, both nationally and abroad. A suspension or revocation of his driving privileges would have placed that job in great jeopardy. And a drunk driving conviction would have prevented him from consideration for further advancement at his company, which held him in very high regard. Fortunately, Dennis Melowski was able to deliver in a big way for JF. After months of negotiating, Dennis was finally able to convince the prosecutor to agree to a very favorable resolution for JF. Both the drunk driving and Refusal charges were dropped in exchange for  pleas of no contest to reduced charges of Reckless Driving and Driving Too Fast for Conditions (JF's vehicle had slid off of a snow-covered road). Aside from fines, JF suffered no consequences. He avoided a drunk driving conviction and suffered no license loss. His very promising future remains fully intact.

If you are considering another law firm to represent you, please ask them to specify the outcomes of their clients' drunk driving cases over the past 3 months. We are confident you will here nothing close to this.

Two Clients Found Not Guilty in Back-to-Back Jury Trial Victories

Case #1: Milwaukee County Jury Finds Client Not Guilty of OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .14 breath test result)

Recently, Dennis Melowski heard from another lawyer that our firm shouldn't expect the same level of success in Milwaukee as in other counties. The lawyer explained that prosecutors don't budge and the juries are unforgiving in drunk driving cases. In response, Dennis simply pointed to Attorney Sarvan Singh's most recent jury trial victory, a .14 breath test case in Milwaukee County. Against the DA's office self-described "top gun" DUI prosecutor no less.**

Attorney Singh represented AA, a young man with a lot at stake. He had just graduated college as a chemical engineer and had a fantastic and lucrative job overseas. However, his employer would not allow for any alcohol-related conviction. Therefore, his entire livelihood hinged on whether he was found not guilty of the drunk driving charges he was facing. Initially, AA looked like he was facing an uphill battle. He failed to properly stop at a stop sign; admitted to drinking; performed poorly on the field sobriety tests; and blew a .14. Moreover, the officer who stopped AA specializes in OWI arrests and had nearly one thousand drunk driving arrests under his belt.

Since AA had so much at stake, Attorney Singh attempted a resolution that would still allow AA to keep his job. However, the prosecutor flat-out refused. There was no other option but to present AA's case to a jury.

Given the facts, the prosecution was very confident in its case and demanded to the judge that it take precedence over other trials scheduled that same day. During the first day, the County paraded its witnesses on the stand with the expectation of a quick victory. However, on the second day, things changed very quickly when Attorney Singh got his chance at cross-examination. Multiple conflicts in the testimony of police witnesses was exposed to the jury, putting the prosecutor on his heels. Attorney Singh also masterfully exposed flaws in the way the breath test was administered to AA, leaving significant doubt about the reliability of the result. By the end of day two, there was not much left of the prosecutor's slam-dunk case. After an hour of deliberation, the jury returned verdicts of NOT GUILTY on both the OWI and PAC charges.

Once the jury returned its verdicts, the relief on AA's face was immediate. He kept his job and would not have this one black mark derail his promising future.

**Our office has actually never lost to this particular prosecutor.

Case#2: Waushara County Jury Finds CDL Client Not Guilty  of OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .123 blood test result)

This case was destined for trial from the beginning. Not only was RT pulled over in a county that takes a hard-line approach to prosecuting accused drunk drivers, he also had some very difficult facts to overcome. Stopped for excessive speeding, RT ultimately gave multiple conflicting statements to the officer about how much he had to drink, according to the officer at least. On top of that, the officer found an open container of beer in the console area of RT's truck. Combine those allegations with alleged failed field sobriety tests on camera and a .123 blood test result and RT looked like he was facing some very long odds. However, given his CDL status, RT knew he needed to do whatever he could to avoid the career-ending stigma of a drunk driving conviction. After discussing his situation with the owner of a trucking company, RT was told there was only one attorney for the job: Dennis Melowski.

Knowing that the prosecutor he was dealing with would not likely plea bargain RT's case, Dennis prepared the case for trial. After meticulously combing through the lab records pertaining to RT's blood test, Dennis found a smoking gun. As it turns out, the machine used to analyze RT's blood test failed a calibration test the very same day RT's sample was tested. This cast significant doubt on the reliability of RT's result. Armed with his findings, Dennis was able to do substantial damage to the prosecutor's case when he cross-examined the lab analyst during the trial. The arresting officer fared no better. During the officer's evasive testimony, it became very apparent that many of his claims regarding RT were overstated, if not outright manufactured. In the end, it took the jury** only 40 minutes to find RT NOT GUILTY of both the OWI and PAC charges. It was the best outcome RT could have hoped for and he was overcome with relief when the jury's verdicts were read in court. RT was so happy, in fact, that he posted a 5-star review of Dennis' work in his case on the independent lawyer rating website Avvo.com. The review is titled "Got My Life Back" and can be read by clicking the following link: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/53081-wi-dennis-melowski-1523763/reviews.html.

**Immediately after the trial, two of the jury members waited around to speak with Dennis outside the courthouse to tell him how impressed they were with his performance. They even asked him for his card.

Another Outstanding Result in an OWI-Homicide Case; Client Pleads to Reduced Charge and Receives County Jail Time with Work Release

GC's case marked the fifth straight time Dennis Melowski successfully obtained a non-prison sentence for a client in a case that started out as an OWI-Homicide. In cases where lengthy prison sentences are a virtual given, even for first-time offenders, this is a remarkable success rate. Although GC's case had some very difficult facts (he ran a stop sign; broadsided another vehicle, killing the other driver instantly; and had both a .108 blood test result and marijuana in his system), Dennis focused on GC's otherwise impeccable character in crafting a sentencing proposal for 12 months in the county jail with work release privileges. Dennis hired an expert sentencing consultant (someone with vast experience in the Wisconsin probation and prison systems) to meticulously lay out all of the reasons why a prison term was unjustified in GC's case. In addition, Dennis was able to obtain just enough leverage in the case to negotiate a lesser charge in the weeks leading up to GC's jury trial. The prosecutor dropped the OWI-Homicide charge in exchange for GC's no contest plea to a reduced charge of Homicide by Negligent Operation of a  Vehicle**. At GC's sentencing hearing, Dennis was able to convince the judge to adopt his sentencing proposal in its entirety. The judge sentenced GC to just 12 months in the county jail (all with work release privileges), despite the District Attorney vigorously arguing for 5 years in the Wisconsin State Prison System. Given what was at stake, GC and his wife of 30 years wept with joy at this outstanding outcome.

**Having the charge reduced also lowered GC's mandatory license revocation from 5 years to just 1 year  

June is Off to a Great Start: 3 Outstanding Outcomes for Attorney Murray's Clients

OWI-3rd Completely Dismissed

NK had driven off the road, crashed his vehicle into a ditch and suffered very serious injuries.  He was airlifted to the hospital where blood was drawn several hours later, returning a borderline result.  The prosecution decided they were still going to prosecute, believing they could use a process called retrograde extrapolation to prove that NK's blood was even higher at the time of driving.  However, retrograde extrapolation has many inherent flaws, which our firm is well versed in.  Upon realizing the difficulties he was facing, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the OWI-3rd completely if NK pled to the two other minor traffic tickets that were issued: Failure to Maintain Control of Vehicle and Operating Left of Center.  While NK is still healing from his injuries, he can now rest easier knowing he will not be facing a lengthy jail sentence, years of license revocation, and all of the other very serious consequences of an OWI-3rd.

Boating While Intoxicated Amended to Minor Boating Violations for Commercial Pilot Client

SL, a commercial pilot, was arrested for Boating While Intoxicated when the DNR stopped his boat for a lighting violation.  After the breath test returned a result of .12, SL was issued another charge of Operating a Boat with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration.  As you can imagine, any alcohol related offense to a commercial pilot could mean the end of his career. With so much at stake,  SL hired Melowski & Associates and Attorney Matt Murray went to work raising various legal issues on SL's behalf, including a novel legal challenge to the implied consent procedure used in Boating While Intoxicated cases.  This challenge was particularly helpful as it had the potential to change the process for all Boating While Intoxicated cases in Wisconsin.  As the motion hearing approached, Attorney Murray successfully negotiated a resolution wherein SL pled to two minor boating citations: Failure to Yield - Boating Violation and Lighting Equipment Violation.  SL could not be happier.

OWI-3rd and Criminal Paraphernalia Charge Amended to Reckless Driving and Inattentive Driving Tickets

This case involved the use of synthetic marijuana, or "spice" as it is sometimes referred to.  SK was arrested after someone called in his vehicle for weaving all over the road.  When the officers found SK's vehicle, it was parked in a turning lane and it was alleged that SK started driving away once he saw the officers.  After failing the field sobriety tests, SK was arrested and officers found a pipe used to smoke the drug in SK's vehicle.  However, one problem that law enforcement have with synthetic marijuana is that the chemical structure is constantly changing.  That is, once the legislature makes one chemical structure illegal, a new version of spice is created with a different chemical structure.  This is the reason SK was charged with OWI and not Operating with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance.  This created a problem for the prosecution with regards to the Drug Paraphernalia charge also.

The problem for the prosecution with the OWI charge was that the lab where SK's blood was sent could only say whether or not SK's blood was positive for spice and not what level of the substance was in SK's blood.  However, the prosecution persisted because of the bad driving and the performance on the field sobriety tests.  Motions were filed and the case was headed to trial.  Two weeks before trial, the prosecution came around.  They agreed to amend the OWI-3rd to a charge of Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, but agreed to dismiss this charge if SK committed no new crimes for a period of two years and completed some drug counseling.  The Drug Paraphernalia charge was amended to a ticket for Inattentive Driving and SK also agreed to plead to a ticket for Reckless Driving.  Thus, SK has the opportunity to walk away from this with no jail, no license revocation, no criminal conviction and only two traffic tickets.  Another very happy client.

May 7, 2015: An Absolutely Amazing Result in an OWI-7th Case (with .182 blood test result)

An OWI-7th is very serious business. It is at this level of offense that a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years in prison kicks in. The judge has no authority to give anything less, under any circumstance. And 3 years is just the minimum. The sentence can be increased by several years if the judge thinks it's warranted. This was the dire situation that our client, ME, found himself in when he was picked up for his seventh time. Although it had been several years since his last arrest, and ME had made many positive changes to his life in the interim, that did nothing to lessen the severity of the penalties he was facing if convicted as charged. Knowing that such a lengthy prison sentence would effectively end his life as he knew it, he had to find the best possible attorney to do something about it. After hearing his name from several different people, ME called Dennis Melowski and hired him on the spot.

ME's preliminary hearing is where Dennis laid the groundwork for what would ultimately be the key to ME's outstanding resolution. While many attorneys (even some very reputable ones) routinely waive these hearings, our attorneys rarely do.* They can be very valuable, especially if you can catch a police officer off guard on a key point. ME's case is a textbook example of this. While delving into the reasons for the officer's initial encounter with ME, Dennis got the officer to admit that he approached ME shortly after he exited his vehicle because he believed the vehicle was illegally parked. Only Dennis knew the vehicle was not illegally parked. The officer had a mistaken belief of what the parking statute prohibited. Based on the officer's testimony, Dennis filed a motion to suppress all evidence in ME's case because he had been initially detained illegally...he had done nothing wrong to warrant police questioning in the first place. Dennis filed an additional motion to challenge one of ME's prior convictions based on problems Dennis and his team were able to unearth in a case that was nearly 24 years old.

After months and months of legal wrangling, hearings and negotiations, Dennis was able to negotiate a truly outstanding settlement for ME. Under the terms of the plea agreement, the original drunk driving charges were dropped. In exchange, ME plead no contest to a non-alcohol-related, non-traffic misdemeanor that will not even appear on ME's driver record. ME was simply placed on probation for one year and was ordered to pay a fine, but suffered no other penalties. He did not spend even one day in jail, much less prison, and completely avoided any license loss. It was about the best possible outcome ME could have hoped for and he is absolutely thrilled with the result.

*While there can occasionally be a valid strategic consideration for waiving a preliminary hearing, far too often we have seen lawyers do so for no apparent reason, other than convenience or fear of ruffling a judge's or prosecutor's feathers.  This is an example of what separates poor or average lawyers from exceptional ones. Exceptional lawyers are absolutely committed to leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of their client's goals, even if  it means sometimes not being the most popular lawyer in the courtroom. Exceptional lawyering is what people have come to expect from our firm and it's what we aim to deliver to every client. Just ask ME.

Complete Dismissal in Fond du Lac County

SR was arrested for her second offense OWI.  The blood  test came back at .102.  Unfortunately, this occurred in Fond du Lac County where the District Attorney's Office has a strict policy of not amending OWI cases. The policy left the assigned prosecutor without an ability to do much other than slightly reducing the jail, fine and license revocation period.  This left SR and Attorney Matt Murray with an easy decision: fight the case.

Attorney Murray went to work and noticed that the arresting officer had made very minimal observations regarding any impairment before dragging SR out of the vehicle for a full-blown OWI investigation.  Attorney Murray filed a motion challenging whether or not the officer had the requisite reasonable suspicion to do this.

On the day of the motion hearing, the officer failed to show and the judge dismissed the case.  The District Attorney's Office then refiled the case with a different judge.  Attorney Murray filed the same motion and the officer failed to appear again.  As the judge said, "two times is too many" and the motion to suppress was granted.  Without any evidence remaining, the District Attorney's Office completely dismissed the case.

Sometimes you get lucky, but you will never know if you don't fight it.  SR is sure glad she did.  Another very happy client.

A Fantastic April So Far: 3 More Clients Avoid Drunk Driving Convictions

Case #1: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .16 breath test result) Reduced to Two Citations for Improper Parking Off Roadway; A CDL Owner/Operator's Business is Saved

Since 1999, MK has been the owner/operator of a small trucking business that transports oversized machinery nationwide. It's a very successful business, but one that depends entirely on MK possessing valid CDL privileges at all times. As everyone in MK's field knows, a drunk driving conviction is like a professional death sentence, as a conviction on such a charge results in immediate CDL disqualification and skyrocketing insurance rates. So when MK picked up his first-ever drunk driving charge, he had to fight it. His livelihood was directly at stake. Fortunately, MK was referred to Dennis Melowski by a former client whose trucking career Dennis had saved a few years before. Dennis knew the first order of business was to obtain a stay of MK's administrative suspension, which was set to take effect just 30 days after MK's arrest. After a contentious hearing in which the prosecutor vehemently objected to the requested stay, Dennis was able to persuade the judge to side in his favor. This meant that MK would be able to maintain fully valid privileges while Dennis fought the case in court. As it turned out, this was just the first of many victories in MK's defense. After several months of investigation and hearings, Dennis was ultimately able to convince the prosecutor that there were sufficient problems in the case to warrant the original charges being dropped. Dennis was able to negotiate an incredible outcome. MK would plead no contest to two citations for Improper Parking Off Roadway, an offense that is so minor that it carries zero points. Aside from paying fines, MK suffered no consequences from his arrest. He never lost his license for a single day and his trucking business continues to thrive.


Case #2: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .182 blood test) Reduced to Two Minor Traffic Offenses

This was another case where our client needed to avoid a drunk driving conviction at all costs for employment concerns, as his job required him to travel at unpredictable hours and his employer required him to maintain valid driving privileges accordingly. He also needed to travel to Canada several times per year and a drunk driving conviction can provide a major impediment to crossing over the border. In short, JS needed to fight the case.  Like most clients, JS was referred to Dennis Melowski by a former client whom he helped save from a drunk driving conviction. Despite some very difficult facts to overcome, including a blood test result of .182, Dennis was able to do just enough with the case to negotiate a fantastic deal. Interestingly, the prosecutor  probably would not have agreed to the deal if Dennis had not been able to convince the arresting officer to approve a non-drunk-driving resolution. How was Dennis able to do that? This particular officer was someone against whom Dennis had success in the past and the officer confided to Dennis that he didn't feel like being dragged into court for the next 6 months to go through the same thing again. The officer actually encouraged the prosecutor to settle the case! As we make clear on our website, there is no substitute for courtroom success. It is only an an attorney with a well-known reputation for winning who can consistently obtain these types of results for their clients...and garner that type of respect from officers. JS's case is the perfect example of that. After coming to Dennis with a case that looked like it had long odds, JS walked away from this horrible situation with only two minor traffic citations: Inattentive Driving and Improper Parking Off Roadway. Another real result from Wisconsin's most successful drunk driving defense firm.

Case #3: OWI-1st/PAC-1st (with .154 blood test result) Reduced to Reckless Driving for Attorney Client

As we also make clear on our website, other lawyers know who the best lawyers are in their respective fields. And we have had countless lawyer clients over the years. For many lawyers, their professional reputation is the most important thing they have going for them, and nothing can damage a professional reputation more than a drunk driving conviction. Rightly or wrongly, the stain of a drunk driving conviction can scare away potential clients and result in diminished esteem by judges and other attorneys. As a partner in a small-town law firm, these concerns were front and center in DC's mind when he picked up his first-ever drunk driving charge, Although in his 60's, DC couldn't bear the thought of having a black mark on his otherwise impeccable reputation in the legal community. Not wanting to leave anything to chance, DC called the person whom he knew was the best DUI defense attorney in the state, Dennis Melowski. And Dennis delivered in a big way for DC. Despite some difficult video evidence and a blood test that was nearly twice the legal limit, Dennis was able to negotiate a resolution that completely avoided any type of alcohol-related offense. Under the terms of the  deal Dennis worked out, the original OWI charge was reduced to Reckless Driving and the remaining PAC charge was dismissed completely. Aside from paying a fine, DC suffered no consequences form his arrest and his outstanding reputation remains fully intact. To read DC's review of Dennis' work on his case on the independent lawyer rating website Avvo, click here (the review is titled "Reputation Saver"): http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/53081-wi-dennis-melowski-1523763/reviews.html