Dane County OWI/PAC Lawyer

Experienced OWI Defense in Dane County, Wisconsin

    Attorney Pat Stangl provides experienced, aggressive OWI/PAC defense in Dane County and throughout Wisconsin.

    Stangl Law Offices, S.C. is a criminal defense law firm representing clients charged with crimes such as OWI/PAC (drunk driving) anywhere in the state.

    With an office right here in Madison, Attorney Stangl has extensive experience defending clients in Dane County courts, from downtown Madison to surrounding municipalities and townships.

    Dane County consistently reports some of the highest rates of alcohol use in Wisconsin, which means OWI arrests are frequent and the courts take these cases seriously. Having an attorney who knows how to attack the prosecution’s case is critical.

    In practice since 1991, Attorney Pat Stangl puts more than 30 years of experience to work for clients who find themselves charged with OWI or other crimes when they might least expect it.

    His work winning criminal defense and OWI cases for clients has earned him national recognition. From his Madison office, he defends clients in Dane County and across Wisconsin, and has earned a reputation as one of the state’s most respected OWI attorneys.

    Working from Madison, Attorney Stangl serves clients throughout Dane County, including:

    • Madison

    • Fitchburg

    • Sun Prairie

    • Middleton

    • Verona

    • Monona

    • Stoughton

    • Oregon

    • Waunakee

    • Cottage Grove

    • DeForest

    • Mount Horeb

    • And all surrounding communities

    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.

    Dane County OWI/PAC Victories

    Attorney Stangl has successfully defended numerous clients in Dane County facing OWI charges, including felony-level offenses that carried mandatory prison time. His approach often includes:

    • Challenging prior convictions that prosecutors use to increase penalties

    • Attacking the accuracy and reliability of breath or blood alcohol tests

    • Identifying constitutional violations during traffic stops or field sobriety testing

    Recent Dane County successes include:

    • State of Wisconsin v. [Client], Dane County: Client faced a felony OWI with a high BAC reading (.15). After a jury trial, the jury returned a not guilty verdict despite the State’s chemical evidence.

    • State of Wisconsin v. [Client], Dane County: Felony OWI 4th offense reduced to a misdemeanor after Attorney Stangl demonstrated flaws in how prior convictions were applied. The client avoided prison and kept his job.

    • State of Wisconsin v. [Client], Dane County: OWI 1st offense dismissed outright after the stop was shown to violate constitutional protections.

    In one recent case, a Dane County jury returned not guilty verdicts in an OWI-PAC case where the State’s chemical tests showed a BAC over .12. Despite the evidence, Attorney Stangl’s defense convinced the jury to acquit after only an hour of deliberation.

    This case is one of several Dane County OWI acquittals where Attorney Stangl exposed weaknesses in the State’s testing procedures and enforcement methods.

    “Pat, thanks so much for getting my OWI-PAC 2nd offense dismissed. You were right all along. The stop of my vehicle violated the United States and Wisconsin Constitutions. You are a real fighter.”

    — Curtis Thompson

    "I was facing felony OWI and above the legal limit charges (4th) offense. I was going to lose my job and face a year in prison. I contacted many attorneys before I talked with Pat. I knew after talking with him he was my only chance to save me from losing everything and sitting in prison. Pat was able to use his OWI experience, knowledge, and very strong negotiation skills to have my charges reduced and my felony dropped. Thanks to Pat, I only sat 9 days in jail with Huber privileges and was able to keep my job. I highly recommend him to anyone facing serious legal problems. He is worth every penny, and I cannot thank him enough."

    — J.H.

    “I got charged for OWI and wanted the best lawyer in the area to help me. Pat Stangl was highly recommended by a family member who is a judge in the legal system. Pat is truly an expert on the OWI laws and judicial processes. He took the time to explain what to expect and his plan for my representation. This helped me process during a stressful event. He worked hard to get the best outcome for me.”

    — Mark

    Success Story Spotlight

    Drunk Driving ChargesThird Acquittal in a Row

    A Sawyer County jury recently returned not guilty verdicts in an OWI-PAC 1st case on behalf of Attorney Stangl’s client after deliberating for approximately one hour. This case marks the third jury trial in a row where Attorney Stangl’s clients have been acquitted on all drunk driving related charges. Dane and Sauk County juries also recently returned not guilty verdicts on behalf of his clients. According to the State’s chemical tests, his clients registered blood alcohol concentrations of .12, .15, and .20 in these respective cases.

    If you've been charged with a criminal offense in Dane County, you need a winning defense attorney.