Dorlack Joseph - Waukesha, WI

Over Four Decades of Proven Criminal Defense in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Facing criminal charges or serious driving violations threatens your personal liberty, driving privileges, and long-term career prospects. Situated at 1535 East Racine Avenue in Waukesha, the law office of Dorlack Joseph has defended individuals and families across southeastern Wisconsin for more than forty years. Established in 1984, the firm is anchored by attorney Joseph J. Dorlack, a respected courtroom litigator who also serves as the Municipal Judge for the City of New Berlin. This extensive dual perspective from both the defense table and the judicial bench gives clients an invaluable advantage. Whether you need an attorney to defend against a drunk driving arrest, challenge a drug charge, or resolve traffic citations, Joseph Dorlack provides steadfast, results-oriented advocacy.

Tenacious Drunk Driving (OWI) and Traffic Defense

Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is treated with exceptional severity under Wisconsin law. Joseph Dorlack understands that good people make mistakes and that police officers frequently commit procedural errors during traffic stops.

First-Offense and Multiple OWI Defense

An OWI charge in Waukesha County can result in license revocations, mandatory alcohol assessments, hefty forfeitures, and ignition interlock device orders. The firm evaluates the legality of your traffic stop, the proper calibration of testing equipment, and the accuracy of field sobriety tests, working tirelessly to suppress unlawful evidence and pursue dismissals or reduced charges.

Traffic Citations and Driver's License Protection

Accumulating points on your Wisconsin driving record can lead to administrative suspension and steep insurance surcharges. The firm represents motorists in municipal and circuit courts, defending against speeding citations, reckless driving, operating after suspension, operating after revocation, and failure to yield, helping you maintain a valid driver's license.

Aggressive Defense for Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Municipal Offenses

With four decades of courtroom experience, attorney Joseph Dorlack represents clients facing a broad spectrum of criminal accusations in Waukesha and surrounding communities.

• Domestic Violence Allegations: Protecting individuals charged with domestic abuse infractions, navigating mandatory arrest laws, and defending against restraining orders that can jeopardize parental rights and home access.
• Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances: Challenging unlawful vehicle searches, constructive possession claims, and constitutional violations in marijuana, narcotic, and prescription medication cases.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Offenses: Defending clients against retail theft, shoplifting, fraud, and burglary charges with tailored defense strategies aimed at avoiding jail time.
• Juvenile Crimes and Underage Offenses: Advocating for minors facing delinquency petitions and underage drinking citations, focusing on diversionary programs that preserve clean adult records.
• Weapons and Violent Offenses: Providing robust trial representation for individuals confronting firearm charges, battery allegations, and disorderly conduct citations.
• General Counsel and Municipal Law: Advising individuals and local businesses on zoning ordinances, municipal citations, and general legal compliance matters.

Why Clients Trust Joseph Dorlack

Clients choose Joseph Dorlack because they receive direct, honest counsel from an attorney who has spent over forty years practicing in local Wisconsin courtrooms. Recognizing that legal emergencies do not keep standard business hours, the office provides evening and weekend appointments upon request. If you need to find an attorney in Waukesha who will listen to your side of the story and build an aggressive defense from day one, contact the law office of Dorlack Joseph today to schedule your free consultation.