Criminal Defense in Waterford

Waterford, WI Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal defense in Waterford, Waterford PD, Racine County Circuit Court, Highway 20 / 83 Fox River crossing.

5,500+ Population U.S. Census 2023 est.
Runs through Fox River WDNR
Racine-Waukesha County line Village boundary
20 + 83 Highway hub WisDOT

Criminal Defense in Waterford

Waterford sits on the Fox River at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 83, near the Racine-Waukesha county line. Criminal cases from Waterford go through the Racine County system.

Our Waterford Practice

Most Common Criminal Charges in Waterford

  • OWI, Highway 20 and Highway 83 stops
  • BOAT-OWI, Fox River enforcement (seasonal)
  • Speeding
  • Drug possession
  • Disorderly conduct

Courts in Waterford

Racine County Circuit Court

730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403

Phone: (262) 636-3333

Official website →

Criminal cases from Waterford go to Racine County Courthouse, 25 minutes east.

Waterford Municipal Court

123 North Jefferson Street, Waterford, WI 53185

Phone: (262) 534-3980

Village ordinance violations.

Law Enforcement Agencies Serving Waterford

Waterford Police Department

Village of Waterford

Non-emergency: (262) 534-3336

Full-service small-village department.

Racine County Sheriff's Office

Surrounding township areas

Non-emergency: (262) 636-3213

Official website →

Wisconsin State Patrol

Highway 20 and Highway 83

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Wardens

Fox River and lake-related enforcement

Fox River runs through Waterford; DNR handles boating and shoreline cases.

High-Enforcement Corridors

  • Highway 20, primary east-west arterial
  • Highway 83, north-south to Waukesha County
  • Fox River, boating enforcement (DNR wardens + Sheriff marine)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BOAT-OWI a concern in Waterford?
Yes, seasonally. The Fox River runs through Waterford, and WDNR wardens plus Racine County Sheriff marine unit patrol the stretch during summer. BOAT-OWI cases under Wis. Stat. § 30.681 use the same BAC thresholds as car OWI and count as priors for future car-OWI charges.
Where are Waterford cases heard?
Criminal cases go to Racine County Circuit Court in Racine. Ordinance cases go to Waterford Municipal Court.

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