Bayer Law Offices

Criminal justice attorney · Waukesha, WI · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%80+43.6Reliability 24%65+15.8Value 14%81+11.5Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty80−2Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.68SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#58 of 74 DUI lawyersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 22%
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 Google reviews · 9 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.71★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
9%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Bayer Law Offices at a glance

Google reviewers rate Bayer Law Offices 4.8 out of 5 based on 200 reviews, with the owner responding to 9% of them. Clients frequently describe the firm as efficient and communicative, noting that attorneys handle traffic violations and criminal cases with professional care. Positive feedback highlights successful outcomes, such as reduced points or dismissed charges, and the firm's ability to manage complex processes. However, a minority of low-star reviews criticize the firm for poor communication, missed court appearances, and high flat fees that did not yield the desired results.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 200 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 200 Google reviews (171 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 9% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: DUI Lawyer serving Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other DUI lawyers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction80Reliability65Craft & service80Value81Momentum84Replies to reviews14Satisfaction: 80 (median 91)Reliability: 65 (median 87)Craft & service: 80 (median 99)Value: 81 (median 97)Momentum: 84 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 14 (median 70)
Bayer Law OfficesDUI Lawyers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bayer Law Offices: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
80
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bayer Law Offices: 65/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
65
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Bayer Law Offices: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
80
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bayer Law Offices: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
81
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bayer Law Offices: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
84
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bayer Law Offices: 14/100 on this factor. Category median: 70.F
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Star ratings

200 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18995%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star84%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 171 written reviews

  • Praise28297%
  • Complaints93%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend7526%
  • Quality & results5118%
  • Staff & attitude5118%
  • Communication4214%
  • Speed & response279%
  • Price & value269%
  • Honesty & trust197%

What customers talk about

We read 171 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would highly recommend Mike and the entire team at Bayer Law Offices.”
  • “His knowledge, expertise, and public speaking skills is top notch for a lawyer.”
    “…d a better chance but wasted 300 something dollars on the one that he didn't work for me.…”
  • “He was great, very professional and was able to appear in court and resolve the speeding citation to my satisfaction.”
  • “He made a stressful situation much easier to handle and always kept me informed.”
  • “He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about helping me through the entire process.”
  • “I especially appreciated his willingness to listen to my concerns and work with me toward a fair resolution.”
    “…felt & with evidence Attorney Bayer saw that I was definitely being overcharged for what had occurred.…”
  • “…t he believed that a court date in front of a jury can go my way & I trusted him & it was one of the best decisions of my life because he honestly sav…”

People customers mention

  • John 22 reviews
  • Mike 14 reviews
  • Milwaukee 5 reviews
  • Jorden 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Christopher4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

My son received a speeding ticket while driving in Wisconsin. I contacted Bayer Law Offices and spoke with Attorney Mile. He was great, very professional and was able to appear in court and resolve the speeding citation to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Mike and the entire team at Bayer Law Offices. Christopher M. Sardo

J1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Traffic ticket reduced as desired. Very efficient interaction, great experience. Highly recommended.

D2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

John did an outstanding job on my case. I’m very grateful. I had two unfair tickets, and he got one dismissed and the other reduced from 10 points to 3. Highly recommend his services!

CooperLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Amazing customer service and an even better result than anticipated. I am grateful and will always refer and use them in the future.

Brane7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Best law office in Wisconsin! Got me off and saved my license! Easiest interaction and process from start to end. Highly recommend John and his team, thank you once again.

Kyle5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

John was absolutely amazing as my attorney. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about helping me through the entire process. He made a stressful situation much easier to handle and always kept me informed. I couldn’t have asked for better representation and would highly recommend John…

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Maher Thabata3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Power of defence my experience was beyond expectations!

Christopher Sardo4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My son received a speeding ticket while driving in Wisconsin. I contacted Bayer Law Offices and spoke with Attorney Mile. He was great, very professional and was able to appear in court and resolve the speeding citation to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Mike and the entire team at Bayer Law Offices. Christopher M. Sardo

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★★★★★

Traffic ticket reduced as desired. Very efficient interaction, great experience. Highly recommended.

D K2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

John did an outstanding job on my case. I’m very grateful. I had two unfair tickets, and he got one dismissed and the other reduced from 10 points to 3. Highly recommend his services!

Cooper ChristianoLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cooper has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing customer service and an even better result than anticipated. I am grateful and will always refer and use them in the future.

Brane7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best law office in Wisconsin! Got me off and saved my license! Easiest interaction and process from start to end. Highly recommend John and his team, thank you once again.

Ej2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ej has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Terrible experience

Kyle Brenner5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kyle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

John was absolutely amazing as my attorney. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about helping me through the entire process. He made a stressful situation much easier to handle and always kept me informed. I couldn’t have asked for better representation and would highly recommend John to anyone looking for an outstanding attorney.

Judy T.Local Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Judy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our case lasted nearly two years, and throughout that time, John Bayer was professional, responsive, and committed to representing me. I especially appreciated his willingness to listen to my concerns and work with me toward a fair resolution. After such a long and stressful process, I am grateful for his understanding, professionalism, and the way he handled everything in the end. Thank you, John.

Juan Villa2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Juan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wow where can I start, Attorney Bayer took on my very difficult case. I was being charged with reckless driving, facing a $920 fine, & 6 point reduction on my driving record. But none of that really compared because my main priority was saving my career & CDL license. This whole process took a long 17 months, with many court dates. Preliminary court date in front of the judge didn’t go my way but he made it clear that he believed that a court date in front of a jury can go my way & I trusted him & it was one of the best decisions of my life because he honestly saved my career. His knowledge, expertise, and public speaking skills is top notch for a lawyer. He made sure I was prepared for speaking as well in front of the judge & jury. I have an extremely busy work schedule working 70 hours a week & he went out of his way to meet with me in his office on a Sunday to make sure we were set, and that dedication is very important and not easy to find with other lawyers. I felt such a relief in that courtroom hearing that NOT GUILTY verdict, after what I felt & with evidence Attorney Bayer saw that I was definitely being overcharged for what had occurred. I would definitely recommend Attorney Bayer and his staff to anyone , one of the best decisions I have literally made in my life. Thank you for everything Attorney Bayer.

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