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I have successfully defended the rights of the accused in the full range of criminal and traffic offenses since 1992. I am sensitive to the fact that while I have a busy caseload, this may be your only experience with the criminal justice system. Whether your are accused of a minor traffic violation or a serious felony, you can expect that your matter will be handled with a high level of professionalism, integrity and sensitivity. Remember, itâs your case.



Proper communication between attorney and client is the hallmark of effective representation. Clients can expect copies of documents filed on their behalf and should maintain a file for their records. Phone calls are returned within 24 hours. In the event a call is not returned, clients are encouraged to make a follow up call. I am a courtroom attorney and often out of the office but excellent staff and current technology make quick response possible.

Waukesha, Jefferson, Dodge, Milwaukee, Dane, Walworth and Washington Counties.

Criminal Law
All Misdemeanors and Felonies

Property Crimes
* Theft
* Fraud
* Uttering
* Worthless Checks
* Identity Theft

Violent Crimes
* Battery
* Sexual Assault
* Domestic Disorderly Conduct
* Domestic Violence
* Weapons Offenses
* Armed Robbery

Drug Offenses
* Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
* Criminal Possession with intent to Deliver
* Criminal Delivery of a Controlled Substance
* Criminal Delivery of a Controlled Substance in or near School Grounds
* Criminally Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia
* Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance
* Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
* Criminal Possession of Marijuana
* Criminal Delivery of Marijuana
* Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medications and Prescriptions
* Conspiracy



Drunk Driving
* Repeat Offenses
* Unlawful Arrests
* Suppression Hearings
* Refusal Hearings
* Administrative Suspensions
* Drunk Driving Causing Injury
* Drunk Driving Causing Serious Injury
* Homicide By Intoxicated Use
* Felony Drunk Driving
* Blood & Breath Challenges
* Blood Alcohol Curve Defenses


Traffic
* Speeding Tickets
* Operating after Suspension/Revocation
* Habitual Traffic Offenders
* Reopenings
* Occupational Licenses

Jody L. Usow was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, obtained her bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1983, and is a 1986 graduate of the Marquette University Law School in Wisconsin. She was admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar in 1986.

Jody has extensive experience in civil and criminal law and is an experienced litigator having tried hundreds of cases in Wisconsin Circuit Courts since 1986. Although the focus of her practice is increasingly devoted to aspects of family law, she continues to litigate in several areas.

-- Family Law and Litigation, including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and domestic violence. In addition to representing private clients, Ms. Usow is regularly appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in the interest of minor children by local Circuit and Childrens Courts and is a member of the Collaborative Law Council.

-- Criminal Law and Litigation, including felony and misdemeanor defense, municipal and criminal traffic defense. While Ms. Usow tries a large variety of criminal cases, she has significant experience in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault including both adults and minors.

-- Civil and Corporate Law and Litigation, including contract enforcement and disputes, insurance claims and defenses, general civil litigation, large and small claims actions and collections.

Attorney Jody L. Usow has broad experience trying cases before both juries and courts throughout Wisconsin, with a primary focus in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. Jody has been a partner with Hickey, Turim and Usow, S.C., since 1996.