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Michael M. Hayes

Attorney at Hayes & Rothstein, S.C.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Michael M. Hayes is a founding partner of the Milwaukee law firm of Hayes & Rothstein, where he focuses his practice on criminal law, defense of OWI and traffic tickets, and representing individuals injured in auto and motorcycle accidents.

A Milwaukee native, Michael earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from Marquette University Law School, where he was the Lead Articles Editor on the Law Review. During this time, he also served as a Judicial Intern for Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Decker. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated in 1977. Within 3 years he was listed in Best Lawyers in America after founding what had become the largest consumer Chapter 7 law firm in Wisconsin.
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Michael M. Hayes is a founding partner of the Milwaukee law firm of Hayes & Rothstein, where he focuses his practice on criminal law, defense of OWI and traffic tickets, and representing individuals injured in auto and motorcycle accidents.

A Milwaukee native, Michael earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from Marquette University Law School, where he was the Lead Articles Editor on the Law Review. During this time, he also served as a Judicial Intern for Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Decker. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated in 1977. Within 3 years he was listed in Best Lawyers in America after founding what had become the largest consumer Chapter 7 law firm in Wisconsin.

Michael Hayes provides for his extensive network of former and existing clients and their families valuable legal assistance beyond his practice areas. He is always willing to discuss a wide variety of legal concerns, including family law and bankruptcy law questions dating back to his extensive experience over the last 30 years. He can evaluate your situation and provide a referral to a well-respected attorney. His clients consider him a knowledgeable and trusted advisor for legal and practical advice on a wide range of issues.

He aspires to the description of President Harry Truman in the biography by David McCullough: "As much as any president since Lincoln, he brought to the highest office the language and values of the common American people. He held to the old guidelines: work hard, do your best, speak the truth, assume no airs, trust in God, have no fear."

About Me

What major recognitions do you have?
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating℠ from Martindale-Hubbell®, Wisconsin SuperLawyer, Seminar Moderator and Presenter at Strategies in Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
What topics have you spoken on?
Strategies in Handling OWI Cases in Wisconsin, Strategies in Defending Wisconsin DWI and DUI Cases and others.

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Associations

Association Position
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
State Bar of Wisconsin Member

Education

School Degree Graduation Year
Marquette University Law School J.D. 1981
University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. 1977

Contact Information

Hayes & Rothstein, S.C.

324 E Wisconsin Ave STE 1111
Milwaukee, WI 53202