Atty. Thomas Grieve
Tom Grieve is recognized among the top Milwaukee lawyers. Recently named a top Wisconsin criminal defense attorney, Tom was inducted into the “Wisconsin Rising Star” category by Super Lawyers (a nationally acclaimed attorney rating organization).
Domestic Violence & More Attorney · Serving Brookfield, WI · 16+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Grieve at a Glance
Thomas Grieve is a Member based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, practicing at Grieve Law, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2010). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2010). Serves clients in Brookfield, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Grieve
- Tom Grieve is recognized among the top Milwaukee lawyers
- Recently named a top Wisconsin criminal defense attorney, Tom was inducted into the “Wisconsin Rising Star” category by Super Lawyers (a nationally acclaimed attorney rating organization)
- He was also chosen as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" in Wisconsin by the National Trial Lawyers Association
- Tom was also chosen for the "Top Attorneys of Wisconsin" by both Milwaukee Magazine and Madison Magazine
- With an impressive record for dropping charges or reducing multiple felony charges to misdemeanor charges in Wisconsin, the esteemed accolades do not come as a surprise
- Whether at trial or negotiating charges outside the courtroom, Tom has produced remarkable results for his clients
- Wisconsin Legal Experience Served on the Court of Appeals, District II (working exclusively on drunk driving and criminal matters) Served as a Prosecutor for the State of Wisconsin in Criminal Court Wisconsin Lawyer Awards and Honors Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Wisconsin (National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys) Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Country (Newsweek) Top Attorneys in Wisconsin (Milwaukee Magazine) Top Attorneys in Wisconsin (Madison Magazine) Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin (The National Trial Lawyers Association) Top 40 Under 40 in Wisconsin (The National Trial Lawyers Association) Wisconsin Rising Star (Super Lawyers Magazine) Wisconsin Rising Star (Super Lawyers Magazine) Top Attorneys in Wisconsin (Milwaukee Magazine) Top Attorneys in Wisconsin (Madison Magazine) Clients' Choice Award (.com) Top Attorney Criminal Defense (.com) Wisconsin Legal Extra-Curricular Criminal Defense Featured Guest on National Public Radio (NPR), News/Talk 1130 WISN, News/Talk 1310 WIBA and various other publications, radio stations and media outlets in Wisconsin Edited the book “Wisconsin Guide for Armed Citizens” on behalf of the National Association of Certified Firearm Instructors who review Wisconsin conceal carry, self-defense and weapons law Has various articles published on criminal defense and traffic law College Guest Lecturer on Criminal Defense and Constitutional Law Volunteer Rifle Marksmanship Instructor for Project Appleseed Double majored at Marquette University with a degree in Theology and Medieval European History
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Thomas Grieve's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Grieve handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brookfield.
DUI / DWI Defense in Brookfield
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Drug Crimes in Brookfield
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Criminal Defense in Brookfield
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Domestic Violence Defense in Brookfield
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Civil Rights in Brookfield
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brookfield
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brookfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Brookfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brookfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Brookfield Choose Thomas Grieve
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Grieve's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Grieve brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Thomas Grieve can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brookfield
A Brookfield-based practice means Thomas Grieve attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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