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We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 27,127 Google reviews of 89 top-rated domestic violence lawyers nationwide; 7 of them in Mequon, WI. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of domestic violence lawyers).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Grieve Law Criminal DefenseMequon, WI | A 99How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–––– | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Kitzke and Canfield, LLCMequon, WI | A 91How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.88 | — |
| 3 |  Sperling Law Offices LLCMequon, WI | A 83How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%28+2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.80 | — |
| 4 |  Grieve Law Criminal DefenseMequon, WI | A 81How 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 69%89+61.6Reliability 31%63+19.4Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 81Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABA–A– | 4.90 | — |
| 5 |  Tabak Law, LLCMequon, WI | B 76How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%79+11.2Replies to reviews 7%80+5.7Craft & service penalty92−0.8Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBABAA | 4.78 | — |
| 6 |  Grieve Law Criminal DefenseMequon, WI | B 72How 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. | BBBABB | 4.86 | — |
| 7 |  Kim & LaVoy, S.C.Mequon, WI | B 63How 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%71+38.7Reliability 24%49+11.9Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAF | 4.78 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 7 domestic violence lawyers we rated in Mequon, WI compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
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Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated domestic violence lawyers in Mequon, WI average 4.9★ on Google across 8,453 reviews. Grieve Law Criminal Defense has the top rating (5.0★), and Tabak Law, LLC has the most reviews (5,823). Updated November 10, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (8,453 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Attorney Gregg Bridge and staff provided me with friendly, compassionate and professional service on legal matters requiring very prompt attention. Gregg’s quick actions turned a stressful situation into an enormous…” — Google review
“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” — Google review
“Tom’s legal advise seems very solid and well researched to me. I follow his advise to help keep me on the right side of the law.” — Google review
“Thank you Mr. Grieve and Mr. Michalowski for answering redundant questions time after time and tackling new questions with your experience and personal insights in these important webinars. I realize the same…” — Google review
“John was very helpful and understanding I highly recommend him to get more recognition on a job well done , thank you John.” — Google review
“An exceptional authority in criminal defense! I first came to know Attorney Tom Grieve’s work through my membership with the USCCA/Delta Defense. Having dedicated many hours to their training videos—much of which Tom…” — Google review
“I never dreamed of living in this world without my Mother; however, God saw fit to call her home. In taking care of the trust; Kitzke and Canfield made it easy, they took there time in explaining what we didn't…” — Google review
“Very Patient, Caring and Understanding Soul I had the privilege to speak with at Kim & Lavoy!!!! I’m from Alabama and I received Great Understanding from this Firm in matter of minutes!!!!!” — Google review
“Mr. Ryan was incredibly helpful, diligent and forthright with his knowledge and work ethic on my case. He was able to make what has been an arduous journey through the government legal system much easier. I thank him…” — Google review
“Thanks for your prompt response. Both your representatives were very knowledgeable and helpful to.our family on how to proceed with our situation. It is very confusing to try and navigate thru how to get a attorney…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for domestic violence lawyer listings in and around Mequon, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Grieve Law Criminal Defense has the highest Google rating on our Mequon list: 5.0 out of 5 from 99 reviews (as of November 10, 2026).
Tabak Law, LLC has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 5,823, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Mequon-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
Analyzing 10,634,67110.6M ReviewsFor 30,17630.2K Experts