Paul C. Rohloff Attorney at Law LLC - Appleton, WI

Strategic OWI and DUI Defense in Appleton, Wisconsin

An arrest for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin can instantly disrupt your personal and professional life. Facing potential jail time, heavy financial penalties, mandatory ignition interlock devices, and the loss of your driver's license can feel completely overwhelming. At Paul C. Rohloff Attorney at Law LLC, we provide aggressive and technically detailed representation to motorists accused of impaired driving in Appleton, Kaukauna, Neenah, Menasha, and throughout the Fox Cities. Attorney Paul C. Rohloff earned his law degree from the prestigious University of Wisconsin Law School and has spent his career fighting for the constitutional rights of individuals facing criminal allegations. He believes that the increasingly rigid nature of Wisconsin's OWI laws often leads to unwarranted arrests. If you have been arrested, you need a criminal defense lawyer who will meticulously evaluate every aspect of your case to build a powerful defense on your behalf.

Challenging Chemical Testing and Police Sobriety Procedures

Many motorists mistakenly believe that if a breathalyzer or blood test indicates a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit of 0.08%, a conviction is inevitable. This is simply not true. Chemical testing procedures and field sobriety assessments are highly complex and prone to human, mechanical, and environmental error. Our legal team scrutinizes the state's evidence from every angle, focus area, and detail. We analyze critical factors in your case, including:

• Breath test calibration: Verifying if the breath testing device was maintained and calibrated in strict compliance with state regulations.
• Blood test protocols: Examining whether blood samples were drawn, preserved, and stored according to strict medical and evidentiary standards.
• Field sobriety testing errors: Determining if law enforcement failed to follow standardized testing guidelines established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Implied consent compliance: Ensuring you were properly read your rights regarding chemical testing options and administrative license suspensions.

By challenging the scientific accuracy of blood and breath results, we work to have critical evidence suppressed or ruled inadmissible in court.

Comprehensive Representation for Misdemeanor and Felony Charges

While our practice is highly recognized for OWI defense, we also provide comprehensive advocacy for clients facing other misdemeanor and felony allegations. From first-time offenses to serious criminal charges, we work closely with you to protect your future. We handle a wide variety of defense cases, including:

• Drug offenses: Simple possession, possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia inside a vehicle.
• Traffic violations: Speeding tickets, reckless driving, operating while revoked, and driving without a valid license.
• First-offense OWI: Navigating Wisconsin's unique civil traffic ticket structure for first-time drunk driving offenses to prevent future escalation.
• Repeat OWI offenses: Protecting clients facing mandatory jail or prison sentences for second, third, or subsequent offenses.

We believe in maintaining open, transparent, and direct communication. When you contact us, you will receive honest guidance so you can make informed decisions about your defense.

Take Fast Action to Save Your Driver's License

In Wisconsin, you only have ten days from the date of an administrative suspension notice to request an Administrative Review Hearing to save your operating privileges. Failing to act within this short window results in an automatic suspension of your license. Do not leave your future to chance. Contact Paul C. Rohloff Attorney at Law LLC today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a dedicated criminal defense attorney and begin crafting your defense strategy.