Amy represents clients facing criminal charges. She specializes in people facing DUI charges, which is called an OWI under the law. Whether your case is due to drunk driving or being under the influence of something else, Amy handles many different case types in Brookfield, WI and the surrounding areas.
Protect your future by hiring Amy even for what may seem like minor cases. Amy will fight to get your charges dropped or reduced to give you the best shot of avoiding any further issues down the road.
Attorney Amy C. Scholz has earned her reputation as one of the top rising criminal defense attorneys in Milwaukee and Waukesha. Named a “Wisconsin Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association as a “Top 40 Under 40” in Wisconsin and a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer”, she continues to earn accolades for the work she does for her clients.
Amy puts her past experience as a State Criminal Prosecutor to work by aggressively representing her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Whether through aggressive negotiations with the prosecuting attorney, filing pre-trial motions aimed at having evidence suppressed or zealous arguments at trial, Amy is incredibly skilled at getting charges dropped or significantly reduced!
Amy Scholz has a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for her clients. She has successfully negotiated reductions of both felony and misdemeanor charges, as well as outright dismissals. Where reductions in charges were not attainable, Attorney Scholz has achieved significantly reduced penalties for her clients, ranging from fines only on felony charges to time-served dispositions. She has also successfully earned findings of Not Guilty at trial on offenses ranging from OWIs to Sexual Assault. Amy Scholz is a well-respected trial attorney with a track record of success who is not afraid to fight for the results that her clients deserve.
Navigating the criminal justice system can be overwhelming and intimidating. Amy offers a comprehensive range of criminal defense services to protect your rights and defend your freedom. She handles other criminal defense cases outside of OWI charges as well. Some of the more common cases she takes are below, but she represents clients facing all types of criminal charges.
Drug-related offenses can carry severe penalties, such as prison sentences and fines. Whether you are facing charges for possession, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances, Amy has the expertise to defend you. She will ensure due process was followed, challenge evidence, and explore all possible defenses to protect your future.
Charges involving weapons, assault, and/or battery are taken seriously within the legal system. Consequences for these cases can be severe, so it is important to have a strong defense strategy. Amy will mount a defense by scrutinizing evidence, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution, and finding anything that can work in your favor.
There are serious repercussions for charges of theft, robbery, and/or burglary. Amy is an experienced defense attorney, so she understands the nuances of each of these and will tailor her defense to the specifics of your case. She will examine the circumstances, challenge any unlawful procedures, and look for any avenue to defend your case.