Daniel Rieck Email & Phone Number

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

I facilitate family hearings on support, placement, custody, and asset division, ensuring all voices are heard. I lead pre- and post-judgment family motion and temporary order hearings, guiding families through complex legal matters with clarity and compassion. In paternity hearings, I issue fair judgments and temporary orders. I also manage criminal cases by overseeing initial appearances, setting bail, and presiding over preliminary examinations, upholding justice in the courtroom.Key Accomplishments:• Led probable cause hearings for both adults and juveniles during mental health commitment petitions, ensuring fair assessments and timely resolutions.• Conducted hearings and granted injunctions in cases of domestic abuse and harassment, providing critical protection for vulnerable individuals.• Actively participated in panel discussions for ongoing education courses, contributing to professional development and knowledge-sharing within the legal community.

Racine, Wi

In this role, I led paternity and child support establishment and enforcement hearings, ensuring fair outcomes for families. I managed domestic abuse restraining order hearings, providing essential protection for those in need. Additionally, I oversaw divorce and post-judgment hearings, facilitating resolutions that promoted stability and clarity for all parties involved.Key Accomplishments:• Delivered impactful presentations on family and military law topics at continuing education courses, enhancing the knowledge and skills of attorneys and other Court Commissioners.• Served as a mentor in the Racine County Veteran’s Treatment Court, providing guidance and support to veterans navigating the legal system, and fostering a more inclusive approach to justice.

Racine, Wisconsin, United States

I advocated for the State of Wisconsin in cases focused on enforcing child support, ensuring that families received the support they needed. I handled legal proceedings to establish paternity, collected child support, and conducted civil contempt hearings, working diligently to uphold the rights of children and families in our community.

Varied

I led the legal team for a 1,200-strong special operations unit in the Midwest, ensuring our operations complied with legal standards while always protecting the rights of our soldiers. During my deployment to Iraq and Kuwait, I acted as a military magistrate, overseeing warrant authorizations and pretrial criminal hearings, which reinforced accountability and upheld justice in challenging environments.Key Accomplishments:• Rose to the level of Major. Was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal three separate times. • Completed specialized training in negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution, enhancing my skills in effectively resolving conflicts and fostering collaborative outcomes.• Oversaw the base legal assistance officer during my deployment. I also led a high-profile mission to ensure local citizens were properly paid for any approved claims against the United States.

Waukesha, Wi

I educated undergraduate and graduate level students on business, administrative, and criminal law topics, fostering their understanding of complex legal concepts. I developed curriculum, mentored students, and conducted assessments, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that prepared them for successful careers in business and criminal justice.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice And Corrections, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Golden Key Honor Society