Petit & Dommershausen Legal Blog

UW – Oshkosh Titans Football

By PD Blogger | December 12, 2016 |

2008 UW – Oshkosh alumni Attorney Nathan Wojan and the rest of the Attorneys and Staff at Petit & Dommershausen, S.C., congratulate the 2016 UW – Oshkosh Titans on their hard earned Stagg Bowl berth.  We will be cheering the Titans on from 2001 Bowen Street in Oshkosh and throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

Read More

Restorative Justice

By PD Blogger | November 15, 2016 |

How Restorative Justice Can Help Everyone Impacted by Crime Restorative justice is a philosophical approach to dealing with crime in the community and working to repair some (or in some cases, all) of the damage. It invokes the participation of victims, the community, and offenders. Dr. Howard Zehr, a scholar in restorative justice says we…

Read More

Appeals with Petit & Dommershausen

By PD Blogger | October 20, 2016 |

“What to Expect When You File a Criminal Case Appeal: A Bird’s Eye View” Part 2 Process and Analysis Every attorney who handles criminal appeals has a different preference as to when they meet with their client — some prefer right away, others after receiving the court file, others not until after they have received some or…

Read More

Appeals with Petit & Dommershausen-Part 1

By PD Blogger | October 3, 2016 |

“What to Expect When You File a Criminal Case Appeal: A Bird’s Eye View”   Part 1: Getting Started If you have been convicted of a crime and you feel that there was an error in the legal process, you may want to appeal.  The grounds for appeal are extremely varied and not every case…

Read More

Divorce Residency Rules

By PD Blogger | September 26, 2016 |

You must be a resident to file for Divorce in Wisconsin 30 days hath September, April, June and…the residency requirement for Divorce filing! If you are filing for divorce or legal separation in the State of Wisconsin, you or your future ex-spouse must be a resident of the county where you file your action for…

Read More

Reconciliation | Can a Divorce be stopped or paused?!? YES

By PD Blogger | September 13, 2016 |

Attempting Reconciliation? We don’t want to get divorced anymore! Or maybe we do? Did you know that you and your spouse can agree to suspend your divorce proceeding or put it on hold while you try to work out your problems? Or get counseling? It is not uncommon for clients and their spouse to attempt a…

Read More

Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Wisconsin

By PD Blogger | September 13, 2016 |

Anyone charged with a criminal offense faces the possibility of incarceration, fines, and lifelong consequences. You should consult a lawyer to fully understand the consequences of a criminal conviction. Anyone charged with a criminal offense, as opposed to a civil offense, faces the possibility of incarceration. Many times, potential clients call to ask whether or…

Read More

Great Outcomes Don't Just Happen

By PD Blogger | August 18, 2016 |

From the Appleton Post-Crescent. Jill Zettel. Great Outcomes Don’t Just Happen. MENASHA – Three local teachers were honored with the “Great Outcomes Don’t Just Happen” award by Petit and Dommershausen Law Firm. Christa Knepfel, a kindergarten teacher at Janet Berry Elementary School, received the award for Appleton at the elementary level. Ryan Marx, a science teacher at Appleton…

Read More

Selecting the RIGHT Divorce Attorney

By PD Blogger | August 3, 2016 |

Assisting you to ensure you protect yourself and your family while dealing with a divorce. Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney Many times, potential clients call to ask whether or not they need an attorney. Our standard response is that while that is your decision, divorce can have many ramifications for your financial and emotional well-being including dividing assets,…

Read More

Technology and the Law | Drug Defense

By PD Blogger | May 16, 2016 |

Drug Defense: Does Technology Affect The Law? Technology changes every single day. These changes have impacts on crimes and investigations. Smart phones have recently introduced pressure-sensitive technology. What can one do with pressure-sensitive technology? Weigh items directly on their smart phone device. What kind of items? Anything. What if any impact does this technological advancement have…

Read More