An OWI charge in Wisconsin is always serious, but there is a major difference between a misdemeanor OWI and a felony OWI. For executives, licensed professionals, and others who have worked hard to build a respectable life and career, the risks of a felony OWI conviction can be very high indeed. If you are facing an OWI […]
Wisconsin winters are brutal, and nowhere is this more true than the road conditions in February. Many lives are lost and many more people are injured on snowy and icy roads. What makes many of these crashes so frustrating is that so many of them are not truly accidents. They are the direct result of […]
Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a new bill that would fully legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. The proposal has generated a lot of buzz, especially in Milwaukee, where advocates have long argued that marijuana enforcement falls hardest on Black and brown communities. But the unfortunate reality is that the political path toward marijuana legalization […]
By Attorney Adam J. Schleis Physicians in Wisconsin work long hours, handle life-and-death situations, and carry enormous responsibility. During off hours, many practitioners use THC to manage stress, pain, or simply to relax. Most of these professionals never use marijuana before or during work, and take care to ensure they are clear-headed when treating patients. Perhaps […]
When unmarried parents separate, child support can feel complicated and confusing. Unlike divorce cases where the court automatically addresses child support as part of the proceedings, unmarried parents must take specific legal steps to create enforceable support orders. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 40 percent of children are born in the United States to unmarried […]
Ray Dall’Osto testifying before Senate Judiciary Committee in support of SB 577 on Dec. 17, 2025. GRGB and its Milwaukee criminal defense team lawyers have long been involved in efforts to obtain the release of wrongfully convicted persons and help them seek and obtain compensation for wrongful incarceration. These efforts include not only direct representation in court with […]
In every divorce, legal separation, or paternity case involving children under age 18, the court will determine child support payments. After a court has entered an order for child support, the parent paying child support must continue doing so except in very specific circumstances. Not paying child support can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges. Very few parents do […]
Most people charged with property crimes in Wisconsin are not career criminals. Many are college students, young adults, or people who have never been in trouble before. Sometimes the crime stems from a stupid decision at a party. Sometimes it is a misunderstanding between friends. Sometimes it is a prank that went too far. If you are […]
Guardianship is a legal relationship where a court appoints someone to make decisions for another person who cannot make those decisions themselves. This might be a grandparent raising your grandchild, an adult child caring for an aging parent, or someone stepping in after a family tragedy. The guardianship process can feel overwhelming, but you do not […]
Breaking up when you are not married can feel just as painful as divorce, but Wisconsin law treats these situations very differently. Unlike married couples who have clear divorce procedures, unmarried partners must rely on property law and contract principles to divide what they own together. This gap in the law can leave people without guidance […]