Janesville Divorce Lawyers
Compare 22 top rated Wisconsin attorneys serving Janesville.
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Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
Marquette University Law School
Steven Chesebro received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2011. In Law School, Mr. Chesebro was active in the Business Law Society as a chairperson, treasurer, and during his third year as President. Upon admission to the Wisconsin State Bar, Mr. Chesebro moved to Janesville to be near family and opened a law office dedicated to helping the residents of Rock County. In January of 2013, he joined the Consigny Law Firm, S.C.
Mr. Chesebro is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association...
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D David Barry
Janesville, WI Divorce Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
As a Janesville, WI, native I felt passionate about coming back to Janesville and serving my community. I opened my law firm in 1986 and have 30+ years of experience helping with Divorce, DUI, Drunk Driving, Traffic, and Real Estate cases. I care about the personal and economic happiness of my clients. Feel free to give me a ring to talk through your legal circumstances
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Holly D Jensen
Janesville, WI Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
University of Wisconsin Law School
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Divorce, Consumer, Family and Real Estate
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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Scott McCarthy
Milton, WI Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Scott McCarthy has been in practice since 1991 and is one of the most experienced trial lawyers in southern Wisconsin. Scott has taken countless cases to trial in Rock County, Dane County, Waukesha County, Jefferson County and more surrounding counties and counties around the State. He has won at every level including the Supreme Court Scott's success was noticed in 2007 when one of the larger firms in Madison asked Scott to join their litigation team. Scott founded the Janesviille branch of Murphy Desmond and was quickly named to the firm's Litigation Executive Committee where he helped guide the...
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Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI and Family
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Hamline University School of Law
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Criminal
The John Marshall Law School
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Divorce, Family, Municipal and Personal Injury
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatMadison, WI Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
Marquette University Law School
I have worked in family law exclusively for about 20 years. Four years ago, I started Kowalski Family Law specifically to combine my experience in the quality and resources of large firms with the personal attention and manageable legal fees of a smaller firm.
Throughout my career, I have represented clients of diverse financial, ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds.  Experience gained through participation in hundreds of court hearings allows me to serve my clients across the entire spectrum of family issues..
I routinely lecture on family and child-related topics at seminars sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin and other legal organizations.  For example, in 2010, I was Wisconsin’s representative to the American Academy of...
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Maureen Black
Waukesha, WI Divorce Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
Attorney Maureen Black is an experienced family law lawyer based in Waukesha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Maureen has worked at two reputable divorce and family law firms prior to joining Karp & Iancu and she brings with her vast experience and strategies to help her clients in their times of need. Maureen is responsive, creative and highly skilled in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.
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Divorce and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
Nikole K. Messerschmidt exclusively practices Family Law and helps each client move forward. Cases hanlded include divorce, child custody, mediation, spousal maintenance, and other family law related cases.
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Divorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Ronald Sonderhouse has over 25 years of legal experience. He is a well respected attorney within the Waukesha County Court system and was given the backing of many Judges, the District Attorney and the Sheriff of Waukesha County when he ran for a Waukesha County Judge position.
Ron graduated from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1990. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from Michigan State University in 1987. While attending law school, Ron also received a Master's Degree in Business.
Ron began his legal career in Allegan, Michigan in 1991 where he worked as an...
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Madison, WI Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Marquette University Law School
The practice of family law has been the perfect opportunity to use the skills I have nurtured throughout my life.
Divorce cases are complex. The issues range from creating a placement schedule that permits your children to thrive, to assessing the values of businesses or pensions. My mathematical and analytical background, along with over 15 years of experience, allow me to fully and effectively counsel our divorce clients about family and financial issues in an effort to obtain a resolution that is fair and well-reasoned.
I believe that children's needs and interests are paramount. I have three young children...
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Offers Video ChatOregon, WI Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Wisconsin Law School
Sara has long been a strong advocate for children. Before attending law school, she was a social worker for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. Now as an experienced attorney, recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2017 and 2019, Sara helps families involved in divorce and paternity proceedings, grandparent and foster parent rights cases, and in complicated CHIPS and termination of parental rights matters. She also serves as a mediator, as well as a guardian ad litem, representing the best interest of children. In all cases, Sara seeks creative solutions that work for families and protect children’s...
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
City University of New York - Queens College
I am an honest, compassionate, tenacious family attorney specializing in divorce, child custody and placement, restraining orders, paternity, child support and guardianship matters. I work as Guardian ad Litem and as advocacy counsel, and I also have extensive experience assisting domestic violence survivors. I am ready to help you and your family to navigate some of life's most difficult transitions. Please feel free to call or email me, or go to kowalskifamilylaw.com for more information.
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Toby Kinsler
Madison, WI Divorce Attorney with 5 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Marquette University Law School
Helping families move forward since 2015.
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Paul E. Bucher
Delafield, WI Divorce Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Marquette University Law School
Paul was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the south side of Milwaukee. Paul has five brothers and was raised by a single mom. Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, Paul attended the local Catholic grade school and worked his way through school by working at gas stations, having a paper route and doing whatever he could to raise money to pay for tuition and books. Paul attended Pius XI high school and, once again, worked to pay all costs of his education, as did his five brothers.
Upon graduating from high school, Paul took a year...
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Marquette University Law School
Attorney Vang is an Attorney at Kowalski Family Law. She handles divorce, paternity judgments, child/spousal support, restraining orders, guardianships, and marital property agreements in Dane County and the surrounding areas. She also takes Guardian ad Litem appointments.
She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and her law degree from Marquette University. She worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin handling disability claims before focusing on family law. Call for a free consultation today.
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Free ConsultationMadison, WI Divorce Attorney with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Jeff practices criminal defense and family law in Wisconsin. His office is in Madison. Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1991. He received his B.S. in history in 1987.
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Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
University of Wisconsin Law School
With more than 35 years of practicing law, Bob Duxstad offers clients unparalleled experience in representing their cases. His practice is focused on personal injury and civil litigation, banking, business law, and criminal and traffic matters. Earning his reputation as a tenacious litigator and negotiator, Bob has recovered more than $7 million in damages for clients in the personal injury arena alone. While serving as Green County District Attorney, Bob started the law firm that is now Duxstad and Bestul. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and its Litigation and Office Management Sections, the Green...
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Family
Boston University School of Law
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Kristi Baker
Oregon, WI Divorce Attorney with 5 years of experience
Divorce, Education and Family
Hamline University School of Law
Long before law school, I advocated for children and families both in the court system and in the community. I have advocated for abused and neglected children as a volunteer and as a foster parent. My work as a volunteer coordinator for homeless families with children gave me insight into the challenges faced by families in Dane County in finding basic resources and gave me a profound respect for parents working to meet their children’s needs in the midst of chaos. I seek to be a fair, considerate, and zealous voice for my clients.
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Pewaukee, WI 53072
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals and Family
University of Tulsa College of Law
PATRICIA L. GROVE was admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin in 1981 after graduating from Tulsa University Law School where she was an editor of the Tulsa Law Journal, a member of the International Moot Court Team, and the recipient of the 1981 Rogers Inn Graduate of the Year Award. Pat has a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an M.S.W. from Washington University.
Pat served from 1981 to 1982 as law clerk to Justice William Callow of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She is the author of numerous articles and is the co-author of Appellate Practice and Procedure...
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Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Wisconsin Law School
I provide innovative representation to low-income clients, primarily in the areas of family and housing law. Licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin and admitted to practice in the Eastern & Western U.S. District Courts of Wisconsin.
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Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Attorney John K. Smerlinski has over 20 years of experience practicing criminal, divorce, and personal injury law in the state of Wisconsin. Attorney Smerlinski specializes in criminal law and can help you with DUI charges, drug charges, misdemeanor charges, and felony charges just to name a few. Smerlinski Law Office S. C. has extensive experience in divorce/family law and personal injury law. The firm has secured over 50 acquittals for clients over the years, and will work hard to get you the best results possible with your case. Contact Smerlinski Law Office today, for a free consultation, to discuss...
Considering divorce?
If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.
Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.
Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.
Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.
Legal Custody:
A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).
Separate Property:
Property acquired before marriage or during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or bought during marriage with separate property.
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