Lauren Stuckert
A Board-Certified OWI Specialist
Lauren concentrates her practice on complex alcohol and drug operating while intoxicated (OWI) litigation. In 2016, she became a board-certified DUI Specialist, joining her law partner Attorney Andrew Mishlove in attaining the highest credential a DUI/OWI lawyer can have.
The National College for DUI Defense is the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association and recognized under Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules to confer the DUI Law Specialist designation to attorneys. Visit our What Is a DUI/OWI Specialist page to learn more about this substantial achievement.
Attorneys Lauren Stuckert and Andrew Mishlove are currently Wisconsin’s only board-certified DUI Law Specialists.
Get to Know Defense Attorney Lauren Stuckert
In practice for nearly 15 years, attorney Lauren Stuckert is the nation's youngest board-certified DUI defense specialist. Lauren says she's always known she would be a lawyer, but she found her passion for defense in law school. For Lauren Stuckert and Andrew Mishlove, there's no greater feeling than fighting for the underdog and securing a successful outcome.
Technical Knowledge
OWI cases are becoming more technical than ever before. That’s why DUI/OWI lawyers need technical training to understand the science behind blood and breath test results.
Lauren has mastered blood science as it relates to alcohol and drug cases, attending national seminars and receiving specialized scientific training across the country.
Forensic Training
In 2011, Lauren became the first Wisconsin attorney to receive a certificate in Forensic Chromatography Blood Alcohol Analysis from the American Chemical Society at Axion Laboratories in Chicago.
In May of 2013, she completed the Forensic Solid Drug Analysis course through the American Chemical Society, which tailors instruction and training in analytic chemistry for lawyers.
Education
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Lauren received her Juris Doctor Degree from Marquette University Law School and triple undergraduate degrees in Legal Studies, International Studies and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
What Lauren Stuckert Loves About Being a DUI Defense Lawyer
Attorney Lauren Stuckert has dedicated her career to DUI defense because of the fast-paced and scientific nature of the specialty. Every day on the job is an opportunity to develop new and innovative strategies to defend the rights of Wisconsin clients. She considers it a privilege to serve the people of our state alongside attorney Andrew Mishlove.
Seminars, Lectures, and Presentations
Lauren has spoken at numerous seminars and conferences for legal and scientific issues related to operating while intoxicated charges. She has also published interpretations of Wisconsin OWI Law.
Her advanced understanding of the science underlying a DUI/OWI case has earned her many posts to the faculty of widely acclaimed defense seminars, such as “DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity,” co-sponsored by the National College for DUI Defense® (NCDD) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) in Las Vegas, NV.
Lauren also served on the faculty of the Wisconsin Annual Drunk Driving Defense Seminar hosted in Elkhart Lake, WI.
What Made me want to become a Lawyer
Why Lauren Stuckert wanted to become a lawyer from a young age.
"Andrew and Lauren are exceptional people and lawyers. Without exception, when I am asked who to call regarding a Wisconsin DWI/DUI, I refer other lawyers and clients to Mishlove and Stuckert." The Sessions Law Firm
Why DUI Law Specifically?
Attorney Lauren Stuckert found a mentor in Mr. Andrew Mishlove right out of law school. She was exposed to a range of opportunities to deepen her knowledge and practice of DUI defense. Together, they consider it their responsibility to stay current on all the scientific and legal aspects that affect these cases so that Wisconsin residents can have their rights most effectively protected.
A Record of Success and Dedication
Lauren has attained a remarkable record of success for her clients. She has the most advanced training in forensic science and trial advocacy. Super Lawyers considers her one of Wisconsin’s Rising Stars!
As part of her continued dedication to the field of DUI/OWI defense, Lauren recently became a Wisconsin State Delegate to the National College for DUI Defense, where she is also on the faculty of their annual Summer Session presented at the Harvard Law School.
Lauren was also appointed to the DUI Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
The Importance of Educating Other Attorneys
Attorney Lauren Stuckert was able to build a reputation as one of Wisconsin's premier DUI defense attorneys early on in her career. This left her with a feeling of responsibility to teach other lawyers how to provide the best possible defense for those accused of DUI. She says experience is the best educator of all, and she is grateful for the opportunities she's had to guide other attorneys in their defense practice.
