John Paul Marchan Attorney at Law - Waukesha, WI

Tenacious Criminal Defense and Family Law in Waukesha

Facing criminal prosecution, severe drunk driving penalties, or emotional family court disputes can place your personal freedom and future at tremendous risk. Located at 707 W Moreland Blvd Suite 9 directly near the Waukesha County Courthouse, Attorney John Paul Marchan delivers steadfast legal representation across southeastern Wisconsin. Born and raised in Waukesha and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, attorney Marchan has practiced law since 2006, practicing in association with Walden, Neitzke and Taylor, S.C. Appointed as a Supplemental Circuit Court Commissioner and serving as Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Waukesha County Bar Association, JP brings deep familiarity with local courtrooms, judges, and prosecutors. When individuals need to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Waukesha or find an assertive family law advocate, John Paul Marchan provides relentless defense and strategic trial counsel.

Strategic Defense Against Misdemeanor and Felony Charges

A criminal conviction carries life-altering consequences, including substantial fines, driver license revocation, probation, and mandatory imprisonment. Attorney John Paul Marchan scrutinizes police evidence, challenges illegal searches, and presents compelling defenses before juries across Waukesha and Milwaukee counties:

• DWI and OWI Defense: As dedicated dui/dwi defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers, the firm defends drivers facing first-offense and felony Operating While Intoxicated charges, challenging breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and chemical blood draws to preserve driving privileges.
• Drug Crime Defense: Partnering with aggressive drug crime defense lawyers to challenge unconstitutional vehicle searches and defend against misdemeanor possession, felony intent to distribute, and narcotics manufacturing allegations.
• Violent Crimes and Domestic Allegations: Delivering assertive trial representation with experienced violent crime defense lawyers and domestic violence lawyers in assault, battery, child abuse, and disorderly conduct allegations.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes: Providing strategic defense with seasoned theft and burglary defense lawyers in retail theft, burglary, criminal damage to property, and restitution negotiations.

Dedicated Family Law and Guardian ad Litem Advocacy

In addition to criminal litigation, John Paul Marchan guides clients through contentious domestic legal issues with sensitivity and courtroom composure:

• Divorce and Legal Separation: Serving as trusted divorce lawyers, attorney Marchan assists clients with contested and uncontested divorces, property division, and spousal maintenance negotiations.
• Child Custody and Physical Placement: Collaborating with skilled child custody lawyers to secure balanced physical placement arrangements, parental decision-making authority, and parenting plans that protect parent-child relationships.
• Child Support Determinations: Guiding parents alongside experienced child support lawyers through statutory guidelines, medical expense sharing, and post-judgment modifications.
• Guardian ad Litem and Mediation: Regularly appointed by Waukesha County judges to serve as Guardian ad Litem, attorney Marchan brings objective insight to high-conflict child custody evaluations and family mediation sessions.

Deep Community Roots and Accessible Legal Counsel

Recognized with the Caritas Service Legacy Award for his lifelong civic dedication, attorney John Paul Marchan treats every client with personal respect and undivided attention. The office provides free initial consultations, flexible payment plans, and bilingual English and Spanish services. When life brings urgent legal challenges and you need a lawyer urgently in Waukesha, John Paul Marchan stands ready to protect your rights.