Experienced OWI Defense in Chippewa & Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

In practice since 1991, Attorney Pat Stangl puts his extensive knowledge and experience to work for clients who find themselves facing crimes in Wisconsin when they might least expect it.

His work winning criminal defense and OWI cases for clients has earned him national recognition. Working from Chippewa & Eau Claire County, in addition to his Madison office, Attorney Stangl has also earned a reputation for being the best drunk driving defense lawyer in the northwoods.

Working from multiple offices enables Attorney Stangl to serve clients in locations across the state, such as:

• Bayfield
• Washburn
• Ashland
• Hayward
• Antigo
• Minong
• Rice Lake
• Cable
• Ladysmith
• Eau Claire
• Park Falls
• Iron River
• Ironwood
• Lac de Flambeau
• Manitowish Waters
• Minocqua
• Woodruff
• Barabook
• Wisconsin Dells
• Lake Delton
• Anywhere in Wisconsin

If you find yourself facing drunk driving charges or another criminal offense such as drug possession, you need the expertise and experience of a skilled defense attorney who is committed to aggressively protecting your rights and freedom.

Four Chippewa County OWI/PAC Victories in a Row

Attorney Stangl has won four OWI-PAC cases in a row in Chippewa County. Three of those cases were felony drunk driving cases, and in two of the three cases his clients were not convicted of felony drunk driving, thus avoiding not only a felony conviction but potential imprisonment in the Wisconsin State Prison system.

• In State of Wisconsin v. R.D., Chippewa County Case No. 15-CF-514 the defendant was originally charged with an OWI 8th offense which carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence. Attorney Stangl was able to successfully attack two prior OWI convictions and the State was not able to count them to enhance Mr. Dekan’s penalties. The charges were amended to allege a 5th or 6th OWI, thereby avoiding a mandatory prison sentence for his client.
• In State of Wisconsin v. R.T., Chippewa County Case No. 16-CF-507 the defendant was charged with felony operating while under the influence of an intoxicant and felony operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration. Again, Attorney Stangl was able to successfully mount an attack on an un-counseled prior conviction and the case was amended to a misdemeanor, saving his client from the stigma and penalties of an OWI felony conviction and potential prison.
• In Village of Lake Hallie v. J.K., Chippewa County Case No. 16-TR-1027, 1028 and 1029, the defendant was charged with an OWI-PAC 1st offense with an alcohol concentration of .13. Attorney Stangl, after independently testing the Intoximeter EC/IR II, was able to demonstrate to the prosecutor that there was no way that the client’s alcohol concentration was .13 and that the inflated alcohol concentration was caused by inhaled vapors from chemicals that the client was working with the day of the incident. A few days prior to trial the case was successfully resolved without an OWI or PAC conviction.
• In State of Wisconsin v. S.P., Chippewa County Case Nos. 16-CF-289, 16-CF-96 and 16-CF-253 the defendant was initially charged with an OWI-7th offense with two pending OWI-PAC’s at the same time, along with bail jumping. The 7th offense requires a minimum mandatory three-year term of imprisonment. Attorney Stangl was able to get the 7th offense reduced to a 5th/6th offense, thereby saving his client from prison. The client received five years probation and one year in the county jail on the 6th offense OWI-PAC, which also could have resulted in a prison sentence.