About Racine Defense
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Why Racine Defense is the Best firm for Criminal Defense?
Passion. Experience.
Since 2009, Brian Dimmer has focused his practice on criminal defense work. He has successfully represented clients in over a thousand criminal, traffic, and defense cases. Now on his own, Attorney Dimmer has launched Racine Defense downtown Racine across from the courthouse and jail.
Attorney Brian Dimmer started Racine Defense because he loves the practice of criminal defense, so it’s the only thing he does. He has compassion for his clients, their families, their struggles in life, and their need for the best criminal defense representation.
To be the best criminal defense attorney, you must believe in litigation. You must believe in preparation. Attorney Dimmer ensures that each of his clients understand each stage in a criminal proceeding.
For many clients facing criminal charges or tickets, this may be their first interaction with the justice system. If you have an attorney who never returns your calls or emails, will not meet with you except at the courthouse, and seems disinterested in your case, then you probably have the wrong criminal defense attorney. You need to give Racine Defense a call and have a free consultation—immediately.
A growing body of client recommendations showcase Attorney Dimmer's professional and trade credentials in Wisconsin criminal defense. Here is what you should know:
Over a hundred clients have endorsed and recommended Attorney Dimmer since he moved to Racine in 2012.
Attorneys regularly refer new potential clients and cases to Attorney Dimmer because he is trusted to fight hard and give his all for each client.
Attorney Dimmer has been chosen to represent Racine County lawyers at the State Bar as well as present on issues of criminal law at State Bar and other criminal and DUI conferences. He is looked to on issues of criminal law and practice.
Why Clients Trust Racine Defense
Attorney Brian Dimmer is an ourstanding, professional, knowlegeable attorney.
He took on our case and gave us an end result far exceeding our expectations. While watching him in the courtroom, you could tell the judge and courtroom staff knew and highly respected him. He knows the players in his field of expertise and picks up on the details going on in the courtroom. Nothing slips by his attention. He thinks fast, responds quickly and knows courtroom dynamics.
I would highly recommend him to anyone that is in need of a knowledgeable defense attorney.LB 11/2024 (regarding felony assault case)
I retained Brian Dimmer without hesitation when I had a case filed against me. Brian answered immediately when I called. He quickly submitted the notification of retainer and obtained the court documents. Brian listened patiently as I read my account of the surrounding events. In the end, the case was dismissed. I highly recommend Attorney Dimmer. He is experienced, accessible, will keep you informed, will take the time you need to guide you through the legal process and thoughtfully answer your questions.
Anonymous
Brian Dimmer is a friendly, smart and an amazing attorney. My first impression of him was caring and intelligent about the situation. I felt comfortable in knowing he will get the job done. I knew i could trust him to do his job for me. I couldnt have asked for a better outcome. Thankyou so much!
-Client, after his/her criminal misdemeanor was resolved as a simple civil traffic ticket
J.M.
The best lawyer in the world! Got my case of almost 3 years dismissed after all the stress hiring Brian Dimmer made me confident that everything was going to go right. It doesn’t get any better than him I promise you 💯 HIRE THIS MAN AND HIS TEAM FOR YOUR CASE YOU WON’T REGRET IT …
M. M-R. 21 CM 624
Why Choose Racine Defense?
Ask Attorney Brian P. Dimmer himself.
"I am young enough to care but old enough to know how..." - Attorney Dimmer
During the past decade-plus, Attorney Dimmer has focused on criminal defense cases all the way from trial court representation to Wisconsin and Federal appeal litigation. He has litigated cases all the way up to the United States Supreme Court.
Within criminal defense, Attorney Dimmer has a range and depth of experience. He is a homicide attorney. He is a sexual assault attorney. He is a drug charge attorney. He is a theft attorney. He is a domestic violence attorney. He is a probation revocation attorney. He is a traffic ticket lawyer. Sometimes all in the same day.
Perhaps more important to clients than experience, however, is the great results Attorney Dimmer strives for with each client. Attorney Dimmer takes each case and each client very personal. Great results do not come easy, no matter what someone else might tell you. His years of success come from a combination of preparation, skill, and opportunity.
Attorney Dimmer primarily serves the following communities:
Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Burlington, Waterford
Kenosha, Somers, Twin Lakes, Bristol, Pleasant Prairie
Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Muskego, Mukwonago
Walworth, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva
Education, Experience, and Professional Leadership
Attorney Brian P. Dimmer has built a respected criminal defense practice through years of courtroom experience, legal leadership, and involvement within Wisconsin’s legal community. His background includes honors-level academic achievement, leadership roles with statewide legal organizations, published legal scholarship, and extensive experience representing clients throughout Wisconsin. His professional involvement and long-standing commitment to criminal defense reflect the level of preparation and advocacy clients can expect from Racine Defense.
Education
Marquette University Law School – 2009 (Cum Laude)
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, B.A. in Social Change and Development – 2006 (Summa Cum Laude)
Employment
Racine Defense - Owner (2023-Present)
Richards & Dimmer, S.C. - Partner (2018-2022)
Mark D. Richards S.C. – Associate Attorney (December 2012 – December 2017)
Petit & Dommershausen, S.C. – Associate Attorney (July 2009 – November 2012)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Wisconsin Law Foundation - Fellow (2023 - Present)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Legislative Oversight Committee (2023-Present)
Wisconsin Eastern District Bar Association - Member - (2020-Present)
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Board of Directors (2020 - Present)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Board of Governors - District 15, Racine County (2019-2023)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Board of Governors - Governance Committee Chair (2022-2023)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Board of Governors - Governance Committee Vice-Chair (2021-2022)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Board of Governors - LOMAP (2019-2023)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Board of Governors - Criminal Law Section Liaison (2022-2023)
Racine County Bar Association, Board of Governors, IT Officer (2015-Present)
Racine County Bar Association, Active Member (2012-Present)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Active Member (2009-Present)
Kiwanis International (2010 – 2013)
Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association (2009 – 2012)
National College for DUI Defense, Member (2014-2020)
Saint Catherine's High School, Mock Trial Coach (2017-2019)
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin State Bar
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
Supreme Court for the United States
Publications
Article - Judicial Inaction in Action? Toward a Measure of Judicial Responsiveness, Florida Law Review, 2012 (Co-Author)
Comment, – How Tribe and State Cooperative Agreements Can Save the Adam Walsh Act from Encroaching upon Tribal Sovereignty, Marquette Law Review, 2008 (Author)
Presentations
2023: Bail and Bond Advocacy in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin - Presenter
2018 "Hidden Gems: Sentencing Alternatives in OWI Cases" - Presenter at Annual Drunk Driving Conference, November 11-13, Elkart Lake, Wisconsin.
2014 "Coming to Court" - Lawyer Lunch and Law, Kenosha, September 23, 2014.