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Grieve Law Criminal Defense

Criminal justice attorney · Mequon, 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Craft & service penalty75−2.5Momentum penalty74−2.6Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.72SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#69 of 89 domestic violence lawyersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 23%
4.9 ★★★★★ 397 Google reviews · 10 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.64★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.6%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.
57%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Grieve Law Criminal Defense at a glance

Reviewers frequently praise the firm for providing detailed, free educational content on Second Amendment and self-defense laws through video platforms. Clients describe the legal advice as knowledgeable, unbiased, and timely, often noting the attorney's extensive experience in criminal defense. However, several low-star reviews criticize the firm for high pricing relative to case complexity and report rude or dismissive behavior during phone interactions with staff.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 397 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 398 Google reviews (290 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 57% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 27, 2026.
  • Service: Domestic Violence Lawyer serving Mequon, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other domestic violence 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: value and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction78Reliability72Craft & service75Value87Momentum74Replies to reviews70Satisfaction: 78 (median 91)Reliability: 72 (median 84)Craft & service: 75 (median 100)Value: 87 (median 100)Momentum: 74 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 70 (median 59)
Grieve Law Criminal DefenseDomestic Violence 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.Grieve Law Criminal Defense: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
78
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.Grieve Law Criminal Defense: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.B
72
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.Grieve Law Criminal Defense: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
75
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.Grieve Law Criminal Defense: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
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.Grieve Law Criminal Defense: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
74
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.Grieve Law Criminal Defense: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.B
70

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Star ratings

398 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars38296%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star123%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 290 written reviews

  • Praise14694%
  • Complaints96%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6844%
  • Quality & results2617%
  • Communication2315%
  • Honesty & trust149%
  • Would recommend117%
  • Speed & response75%
  • Price & value64%

What customers talk about

We read 290 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The information you provide is extremely helpful in this crazy world we live in.”
    “Rude woman answered the phone and would not allow me to fully explain my situation without cutting me off.”
  • “Very thorough and an encyclopedic level of knowledge that most assuredly kept me out of hot water with the aft.”
  • “Very knowledgeable, down-to-earth, answered all of my questions and put me at ease, and quite promptly!”
  • “Finding honest trustworthy advice when it comes to your right to bear arms is tough.”
  • “Excellent to work with, I highly recommend them for you NFA related needs.”
  • “Attorney John McMillan was wonderful and sensitive to my needs and was able to get the situation resolved in a timely and quickly manner.”
  • “Clearly a great deal of experience is there to draw upon.”
    “Very expensive and very unorthodox.”

People customers mention

  • Tom 62 reviews
  • Kevin 12 reviews
  • Amendment 7 reviews
  • You 6 reviews

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

Recent reviews

ReneeLocal Guide · 25 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★★★★★

Tom, I am a USCCA member I appreciate all the time and effort you put in to "ask the attorney" session. The information you provide is extremely helpful in this crazy world we live in. Thank you, Renee

Allen8 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★★★★★

Attorney John McMillan was wonderful and sensitive to my needs and was able to get the situation resolved in a timely and quickly manner. I highly recommend this firm and John McMillan.

NaomiLocal Guide · 14 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. · 3 months ago★

Rude woman answered the phone and would not allow me to fully explain my situation without cutting me off. I ended up just hanging up on her as I felt disrespected.

Tam9 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I appreciate the unbiased, law-based vs emotion-based advice. No "gotcha" with Grieve Law, just the facts.

Robert2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Clear, concise and edcational reviews of 2A and self defense incidens and laws. I always look for his reviews to clarify the situation on current incidents and laws.

Jose5 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

That was very good informative discussion on the incident. I’m definitely reading up on our legal rights here in the state of Illinois o this matter.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 397 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Renee LangeLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Tom, I am a USCCA member I appreciate all the time and effort you put in to "ask the attorney" session. The information you provide is extremely helpful in this crazy world we live in. Thank you, Renee

Allen Naparalla8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Allen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Attorney John McMillan was wonderful and sensitive to my needs and was able to get the situation resolved in a timely and quickly manner. I highly recommend this firm and John McMillan.

NaomiLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Naomi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rude woman answered the phone and would not allow me to fully explain my situation without cutting me off. I ended up just hanging up on her as I felt disrespected.

Tam Eden9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciate the unbiased, law-based vs emotion-based advice. No "gotcha" with Grieve Law, just the facts.

Robert Johnson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Clear, concise and edcational reviews of 2A and self defense incidens and laws. I always look for his reviews to clarify the situation on current incidents and laws.

Jose Pagan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

That was very good informative discussion on the incident. I’m definitely reading up on our legal rights here in the state of Illinois o this matter.

Colton Luker4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Colton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Most helpful and knowledgeable self-defense, firearm, criminal defense attorney’s around. Trust these guys to the fullest!

WDLocal Guide · 90 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews WD has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great advice on USCCA Ask an Attorney podcasts. You and Kevin are a regular part of my Saturday morning routine providing my regular dosage of what to do and not do. Thanks to you and your entire team.

Jim Hammond7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very knowledgeable. Appears to be a good Wisconsin boy. I pray I’ll never have to use him. Tom will certainly be my first call if I do.

Mike Wills7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome guy. Very knowledgeable. Should be in Virginia lol

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