KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha-based attorney with a history of discipline from the Wisconsin Supreme Court is again drawing attention for his aggressive fee collection tactics and controversial contract provisions, echoing the very conduct that led to public reprimands on three occasions in the past.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha therapist with a growing criminal record and a trail of disturbing behavior is facing two new criminal charges for targeting a court-protected individual through vulgar and harassing messages posted on Facebook. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week with two counts of violating a harassment injunction. If convicted on both, she faces up
KENOSHA, Wis. — The iconic downtown eatery Trolley Dogs was shuttered Thursday, with a handwritten “Closed” sign greeting would-be customers at the door. The abrupt closure follows an ownership change earlier this month and what Kenosha County health officials say were licensing oversights. Mark Melotik of the Kenosha County Health Department confirmed to Kenosha County Eye that the business was operating without a
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is leading Wisconsin’s entire congressional delegation in calling on President Donald Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration following historic flooding earlier this month. The request, if granted, would unlock federal aid to help families, businesses, and communities recover. The storms of August
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Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday where he was charged with third-degree sexual assault, two counts of felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct with domestic abuse
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An Illinois man who drove drunk through the village with his 13-year-old son in the car has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this month. Arrest and ComplaintRoman Sokil Jr., 36, of Antioch, Ill., was arrested on December 8, 2024, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies observed
Dylan Gardinier and Alyssa Schraeder, both 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha couple appeared in court Thursday and were formally charged with a combined 21 felonies in a case that prosecutors say involved the abuse and exploitation of the
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha therapist with a growing criminal record and a trail of disturbing behavior is facing two new criminal charges for targeting a court-protected individual through vulgar and harassing messages posted on Facebook. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week with two counts of violating a harassment injunction. If convicted on both, she faces up
KENOSHA, Wis. — The iconic downtown eatery Trolley Dogs was shuttered Thursday, with a handwritten “Closed” sign greeting would-be customers at the door. The abrupt closure follows an ownership change earlier this month and what Kenosha County health officials say were licensing oversights. Mark Melotik of the Kenosha County Health Department confirmed to Kenosha County Eye that the business was operating without a
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is leading Wisconsin’s entire congressional delegation in calling on President Donald Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration following historic flooding earlier this month. The request, if granted, would unlock federal aid to help families, businesses, and communities recover. The storms of August 9–10 brought record rainfall to the Milwaukee region, swamping neighborhoods, flooding basements, and
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is wanted after prosecutors filed serious felony charges in connection with a violent assault reported last fall. Charges FiledOn Thursday, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Troy Jordan Guinn, 24, of Kenosha. He is charged with second-degree sexual assault and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. The assault charge is a Class C felony,
Travian I. White, 18, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man appeared in court Tuesday on charges stemming from a shooting outside a Family Dollar earlier this month that left pedestrians ducking for cover. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday where he was charged with third-degree sexual assault, two counts of felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments. Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An Illinois man who drove drunk through the village with his 13-year-old son in the car has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this month. Arrest and ComplaintRoman Sokil Jr., 36, of Antioch, Ill., was arrested on December 8, 2024, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies observed his erratic driving near Wilmot Road and Antioch Road just after midnight. According
Dylan Gardinier and Alyssa Schraeder, both 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha couple appeared in court Thursday and were formally charged with a combined 21 felonies in a case that prosecutors say involved the abuse and exploitation of the woman’s own 8-year-old daughter. You must be logged in to view the rest
KENOSHA, Wis. — Four supervisors with the Kenosha Police Department have completed Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, a 22-week executive leadership program that focuses on organizational behavior, policy development, resource management and modern policing strategies. Captains Leo Viola and Matthew Strelow, along with Lieutenants Joshua Hecker and Adam Jurgens, graduated from the nationally recognized course after months of intensive study,
Christopher G. Whitsett, 35, of Illinois in Court Wednesday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A Chicago man who prosecutors say reached 140 miles per hour in a high-speed chase with his 9-year-old daughter in the back seat has been re-arrested in Kenosha County after missing court for nearly a year. Christopher G. Whitsett, 35, of Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff)
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Cassandra Hiller (D) – Village Administrator, Salem Lakes (File photo by Kevin Mathewaon, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – After months of mounting public pressure, political controversy, and sharp criticism over her leadership style and policy initiatives, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller has submitted her resignation. The Village Board accepted it effective September 8, 2025. Although her authority as village administrator ends on
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A Bristol man was sentenced this week to more than eight years in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating multiple drug deals that included Oxycodone and fentanyl, some of which took place near schools and parks. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man once facing serious drug and firearm charges walked out of court this month with probation and work release instead of a prison term. Davontae L. Allen, 27, was originally charged in December 2022 after police linked him to a large drug trafficking operation centered at a residence on 11th Avenue. Prosecutors said Allen, already a convicted felon,
Dean T. Schuth, 33, of Illinois in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he stabbed and choked a woman during a violent confrontation in her Kenosha apartment on Saturday night. Dean T. Schuth, 33, of Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in to view the rest
KENOSHA, Wis. – A Chicago man with a lengthy history of drunk driving convictions is back in custody in Kenosha County, nearly a year after skipping a court hearing in a serious crash case that left a woman badly injured.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man already serving time in the county jail is now facing fresh charges after authorities say he assaulted a fellow inmate inside the Kenosha County Detention Center. Travis R. Lyyski has been charged with battery by prisoners, disorderly conduct, and three counts of violating state or county institution laws. The most serious count, battery by prisoners, is
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KENOSHA, Wis. – A 47-year-old woman was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court Tuesday after police said she resisted officers, exposed herself, and kicked a Kenosha police officer during a disturbance last week.
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Austin L. Siferd, 33, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 33-year-old Kenosha man appeared in court Wednesday on charges of threatening to kill a relative and resisting arrest, but his behavior during and after the hearing raised serious concerns about his competency. Austin L. Siferd, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha therapist with a growing criminal record and a trail of disturbing behavior is facing two new criminal charges for targeting a court-protected individual through vulgar and harassing messages posted on Facebook. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week with two counts of violating a harassment injunction. If convicted on both, she faces up
KENOSHA, Wis. — The iconic downtown eatery Trolley Dogs was shuttered Thursday, with a handwritten “Closed” sign greeting would-be customers at the door. The abrupt closure follows an ownership change earlier this month and what Kenosha County health officials say were licensing oversights. Mark Melotik of the Kenosha County Health Department confirmed to Kenosha County Eye that the business was operating without a
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is leading Wisconsin’s entire congressional delegation in calling on President Donald Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration following historic flooding earlier this month. The request, if granted, would unlock federal aid to help families, businesses, and communities recover. The storms of August 9–10 brought record rainfall to the Milwaukee region, swamping neighborhoods, flooding basements, and
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is wanted after prosecutors filed serious felony charges in connection with a violent assault reported last fall. Charges FiledOn Thursday, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Troy Jordan Guinn, 24, of Kenosha. He is charged with second-degree sexual assault and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. The assault charge is a Class C felony,
Travian I. White, 18, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man appeared in court Tuesday on charges stemming from a shooting outside a Family Dollar earlier this month that left pedestrians ducking for cover. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday where he was charged with third-degree sexual assault, two counts of felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments. Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An Illinois man who drove drunk through the village with his 13-year-old son in the car has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this month. Arrest and ComplaintRoman Sokil Jr., 36, of Antioch, Ill., was arrested on December 8, 2024, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies observed his erratic driving near Wilmot Road and Antioch Road just after midnight. According
Dylan Gardinier and Alyssa Schraeder, both 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha couple appeared in court Thursday and were formally charged with a combined 21 felonies in a case that prosecutors say involved the abuse and exploitation of the woman’s own 8-year-old daughter. You must be logged in to view the rest
KENOSHA, Wis. — Four supervisors with the Kenosha Police Department have completed Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, a 22-week executive leadership program that focuses on organizational behavior, policy development, resource management and modern policing strategies. Captains Leo Viola and Matthew Strelow, along with Lieutenants Joshua Hecker and Adam Jurgens, graduated from the nationally recognized course after months of intensive study,
Christopher G. Whitsett, 35, of Illinois in Court Wednesday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A Chicago man who prosecutors say reached 140 miles per hour in a high-speed chase with his 9-year-old daughter in the back seat has been re-arrested in Kenosha County after missing court for nearly a year. Christopher G. Whitsett, 35, of Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff)
KENOSHA, Wis. – The Kenosha community is grieving the devastating loss of Addison “Addi” McBride, a vibrant and beloved 15-year-old girl who passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Addi was preparing to begin her sophomore year at Tremper High School, having attended KTEC through 8th grade. She was known for her sweet nature, kind heart, and uplifting spirit. Her father, Dan McBride, named her
Kenosha Unified School District Headquarters(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Despite sharp criticism from teachers, parents, and activists, the Kenosha Unified School Board voted 5–2 on Tuesday to approve 2.95% cost-of-living raises for administrators. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Cassandra Hiller (D) – Village Administrator, Salem Lakes (File photo by Kevin Mathewaon, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – After months of mounting public pressure, political controversy, and sharp criticism over her leadership style and policy initiatives, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller has submitted her resignation. The Village Board accepted it effective September 8, 2025. Although her authority as village administrator ends on
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A Bristol man was sentenced this week to more than eight years in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating multiple drug deals that included Oxycodone and fentanyl, some of which took place near schools and parks. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man once facing serious drug and firearm charges walked out of court this month with probation and work release instead of a prison term. Davontae L. Allen, 27, was originally charged in December 2022 after police linked him to a large drug trafficking operation centered at a residence on 11th Avenue. Prosecutors said Allen, already a convicted felon,
Dean T. Schuth, 33, of Illinois in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he stabbed and choked a woman during a violent confrontation in her Kenosha apartment on Saturday night. Dean T. Schuth, 33, of Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in to view the rest
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Fashion tip: Business shirts should be white, blue, or patterned. Black shirts really don’t work.
I beg to differ
His fees are no different then say Muras….. who files against her clients too, or Racine lawyers that practice in Kenosha.
Perhaps. But neither Mura nor most attorneys have 3 OLR sanctions…..
Are these recent? This lawyer is terrible.
Mura is what a terrible lawyer looks like.
I’ve heard terrible things about her.
I was told that he pays a service to clean up his bad reviews online.
Lawyer reviews are generally quite unreliable due to manipulation, even those by Martindale-Hubbard. Finding the best lawyer (advocate) for your case, especially if it’s criminal, is an art requiring skepticism, sharp instincts and accurate judgment. Run of the mill lawyers are a commodity today and forced into high competition for client revenue. Bottom fishers with shaky to lousy characters and reputations are a greater proportion of the legal profession than in the past. A generally good starting baseline metric to judge attorney quality is what law school they graduated from. A WI-Madison, Marquette, Northwestern, or Chicago Law alumni is of much higher octave quality than a Roosevelt or Valpo Law troll.
Maybe the legal system should police their own a little better than meaningless reprimands, and disbar him from practicing in the state.
This should be applied to many attorneys; the individual currently under discussion serves merely as an example. Consider petty and corrupt attorneys such as David Celebre, or even William Michel who was regarded as one of the worst defense attorneys in town until a few judges decided they needed someone to run their errands and appointed him as commissioner.
This Lawyer is not a good one, I used him he is terrible, His tactics are to pro long the case as long as possible, and charge for all the delays then in court he doesn’t fight he just goes with the flow, and when it looks bad, he turns to the GOD And religion tactic. Plays a lot of Games. Anyone who uses this guy i feel very fearful for your outcome in the case he is Handling.
Mura not much better, there not fight for right or wrong or justice it’s all a scam.
these attorneys play the game with the courts, An attorney once said to me, I can only fight so much I still need to practice in this town. And i can’t be black balled.
Exactly. They care more about being invited to lunch than working on their cases.
There are lawyers who do care about their clients and their cases so it’s unfair to blame everyone for a bad apple in the bunch.
Having said this, the comment about lunch is off the mark. The reality is these days very few lawyers do go out to lunch with other lawyers and almost never on a regular basis. Why does this matter? Because they used to resolve cases by talking to each other. Many lawyers today don’t know how to do that and clients suffer because of it.
People have the wrong idea that lawyers who pound the table and fight it out are going good for their clients. Seldom is that the case. Sometimes cases have to be fought hard but otherwise it’s a lawyer’s professional and personal reputation as well as honesty and integrity that wins cases. Lawyers who b.s. are known for that and rarely do well for the client.
There are quite a few who hang out together. Everyone knows who is friends with whom. It sounds like you are in same profession, so you should also be aware.
Exactly why I said this. We know who the good lawyers are — and aren’t.
The best lawyers rarely have to fight and drag out cases. They know their stuff and others lawyers know that they know. They get things done in a phone call and, yes, over lunch.
And bill the clients for the lunch!
…and if it made money for the client…why not? 🙂
I can’t speak about this attorney, but when your profession becomes more about the dollars, you know your outcome with that attorney may take a back seat. Passionate attorneys are hard to come by, it’s a business at the end of the day. Is there a score card that keeps tabs on Attorneys success ratio’s? That would be interesting.
There is no “score card” because lawyers can’t (despite the implication of some ads) know in advance how a judge or jury will rule. They can, and should, do their best and do what is right for the client without the bounds of the law. Practicing law is a business but so is auto repair. You don’t want your mechanic billing you for unnecessary work and you don’t want your lawyer to do so, either.
JAWS is his nickname and he likes it. I was told that he sets aside time on his calendar to meet with new clients. I found that odd for a seasoned attorney, but soon realized it is because he churns and burns his clients.
Yes. He is a terrible attorney. If he wins a case, it is not due to skill. Stay away from this one.
I have had two contacts with this gent. In my opinion, he is dangerous. It’s sad because his mother, Rose Ward, was a highly respected foster parent in the Kenosha County Social Service system. Something has gone off the rails.
Interesting. A case of character over time fully revealed. I knew of this person in his 20s while in college. He was an “envelope pusher” then, though very smart and capable (he was an arrogant, intellectually sadistic professor’s favorite), I sensed he would come to public prominence later in a negative light. This expose is consistent with my observations from that time long ago.
Finally, when and if any lawyer or politician pulls out the religion and God/Jesus card, you can be sure that situationally or deliberately, your being and interests are being fattened up like a hog for the slaughterhouse.
What is an “envelope pusher”?
I have never heard that term.
This pusillanimous pile of porcein pustules should have to collect his fees postumously. 😎
when you try that hard to sound smart, it comes out the opposite
Ye of short dick and small brain , oh and bald
And what’s going to happen to him? more than likely nothing, I did notice that his office is no longer in the same location, it looks to be a doctor office or something.
Maybe he is in financial trouble, maybe to many fancies trips.