Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC - Appleton, WI

Legal problems can arise unexpectedly and may leave individuals and families facing significant financial, personal or legal consequences. At Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC, we provide legal representation in Appleton, Wisconsin, for clients dealing with personal injuries, family disputes and criminal allegations. We strive to make the legal process more understandable while providing focused representation based on the circumstances of each case.

Our attorneys represent people injured because of unsafe conditions, accidents and other circumstances that may create legal liability. We handle premises liability and slip-and-fall cases, dog bites, serious and catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, victims’ rights matters, property damage and homeowners insurance claims, and privacy claims. Among our notable client results are a $2.7 million result involving wrongful death in a bicycle-versus-motor-vehicle case and a $2 million result in a motor vehicle rear-end crash.

For clients navigating family changes or conflict, we offer counsel across a range of family law concerns. Our work includes divorce, custody and support matters, family maintenance and alimony, paternity actions, domestic violence, CHIPS proceedings, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We understand that these cases often involve sensitive relationships and important decisions, so we work closely with clients throughout the process.

Our criminal defense practice covers allegations involving assault, child abuse, domestic violence, drug crimes and DUI/OWI, as well as property crimes, sex offenses and white collar crimes. We also represent clients in juvenile court proceedings and parole and probation violations and assist with expungement and expunction of records. Our attorneys handle specialized matters, including shaken baby defenses.

We believe effective representation begins with listening. By learning our clients’ goals and concerns, we can develop strategies suited to their individual circumstances. We remain attentive to the details of each matter and communicate throughout the legal process. Our goal is to provide steady advocacy and practical counsel while protecting the rights and interests of every client we serve.