Tom Grieve

Attorney Tom Grieve founded Grieve Law, LLC in October of 2013 that now ranks among the largest and most award-winning criminal defense and drunk driving firms in Wisconsin. In 2019, Grieve Law added Divergent Family Law as a new wing to the firm to bring the same focus and proven aggressive strategies to effectively represent clients in family law cases. Finally in 2025 the firm added Grieve Civil Law to better assist clients with estate planning needs. All of the attorneys at Grieve Law, currently at over 20 attorneys and growing across criminal, family, and estate planning law, are proud and honored to be trusted by many thousands of the citizens of Wisconsin to represent them in extraordinarily difficult moments across the state. Tom is also a proud attorney with USCCA Law where he supports the organization’s mission to fight for individuals who were forced to act in self-defense.

Beyond the courtroom, Tom has been interviewed and appeared in numerous media outlets, ranging from the New York Times, CourtTV, Fox News, Reuters, Washington Post, National Public Radio, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, among many others.  He is a frequent Continuing Legal Education course speaker to teach lawyers and judges in developments and the law, both in Wisconsin and nationally.  Finally, Tom has also presented across the country, both online and in person, concerning the law and culture to the public.

In addition to speaking engagements, Tom has also contributed to the national conversation in writing on emerging legal topics and has been published in Conceal Carry Magazine and elsewhere on multiple occasions.  He also edited the book and contributed legal input on various other publications, including the “Wisconsin Guide for Armed Citizens” on behalf of the National Association of Certified Firearm Instructors.

Tom graduated with a double major in Medieval European history and Theology from Marquette University and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School.  Tom is a lifelong Wisconsin resident and graduated high school from University School of Milwaukee.

When not in the office, attorney Grieve enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, reading, and playing ice hockey.