Janesville Family Lawyers

Elizabeth “Liz” Rodriguez Lanzhammer is a senior associate in Axley’s Family Law Practice Group. She focuses her practice on divorce, child support, placement, paternity judgments and termination of parental rights and stepparent adoptions. Her practice also focuses on guardianship, both adult and minor, and conservatorship work. She acts as a Guardian ad Litem in both family and guardianship matters. Ms. Lanzhammer also works handling trust and probate litigation.

Ms. Lanzhammer prioritizes helping her clients work through the divorce process from both a legal and emotional standpoint. Ms. Lanzhammer advocates for her client’s best interest while also keeping them...

Attorney Michael J. Finn has been practicing law in Waukesha County for more than 30 years, and is experienced in all aspects of family law, divorce law, child custody, business and contractual law, and criminal defense. He has reliably assisted hundreds of clients in the Hartland, Waukesha, Delafield, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee and Milwaukee area.

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.

Attorney Kathleen O. Curran graduated from Drake University with a degree in International Studies in 1985. In 1991, she graduated from Marquette Law School and was admitted into the Wisconsin State Bar in the same year. She exclusively practices family 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...

Cecilia Ju has legal education background in China, U.K and U.S., she has a deep understanding of different legal systems. Her admiration of judicial independence and check & balance brings her to U.S. After graduation from George Washington University, she worked in immigration area for five years and gained extensive specialize in employment-based and family-based immigration cases.

Finding her internal passion in transitioning people from fear zone to safe harbor, Cecilia starts her journey in family law with Kowalski Family Law. Currently, her concentration includes litigation and collaborative divorce, paternity, post judgment modification etc. She also seeks to serve...

Kenneth R. Sipsma is a partner in the firm of Steinhilber Swanson. He represents individuals, businesses, estates and trusts throughout Wisconsin and in federal courts in Wisconsin and Illinois in civil litigation, collections, divorces, probate and trust litigation and administration, business formation and operation, estate planning and appellate cases. Mr. Sipsma (Ken) has extensive experience representing individuals in complex divorce cases involving prenuptial agreements, valuation of assets and business interests, child custody matters and on appeals. He regularly advises and represents clients in business and personal controversies, including contract and fraud claims and real estate disputes. Mr. Sipsma's...

Passionate about family law, Erin feels that every case deserves attention to detail since situations often differ from client to client. She believes in clear calm communication and wants to make sure you're in the loop regarding your case as she helps you and your family move forward.

Private practice attorney serving Monona and Madison since 1977. Primary areas of law are estate planning including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, elder law, including guardianship, medical assistance planning, probate and trust admininstration, real estate, tax and business.

Megan enjoys working with clients of diverse backgrounds to provide guidance and creative solutions to complex family law matters. She has worked in private practice serving family law clients since her graduation from the University of Wisconsin Law School. While Megan’s practice is focused in Dane County and Jefferson County she has also practiced throughout southern Wisconsin. Megan has shown a demonstrated commitment to family law. While at the University of Wisconsin Law School, Megan earned a Family Law Concentration Certificate. As a participant in the Family Court Assistance Project, she gained valuable experience representing clients in divorce, paternity, and...

Thomas J. Schneck represent clients throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in criminal defense, bankruptcy and family law matters. He knows how important every matter is to every client and he works closely with each client to work through each issue to achieve the best possible result.

As a partner at Henry & Higgins, L.L.C., in Madison, Wisconsin, Attorney Michael Higgins firmly believes that every client deserves his personal attention and responsive communication to help resolve their legal matter. He is dedicated to helping people who are going through difficult situations find the right legal solution by offering a wide range of service levels from do-it-yourself divorce, where he advises you and you do the forms and the legwork, to full service divorce, where a retainer fee is collected and Mr. Higgins does all the work. He is also an experienced mediator for family law cases.

Attorney James R. Mills has assisted clients in all of Southeastern Wisconsin for over twenty-one (21) years. Attorney Mills is an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau, Town Attorney for the Town of East Troy, and a member of several local community organizations.

Josephine M. Petty received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating cum laude before attending Marquette University Law School. Main Office: 320 East Buffalo St. Suite 700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-271-3400 Waukesha Office: 20720 Watertown Rd. Suite 202 Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone: 262-782-5200

JANE E. PROBST presently specializes in the areas of family law, divorce, paternity, grandparent rights, custody, child support, juvenile law, termination of parental rights, adoptions and guardianships in the States of Wisconsin and Illinois. Another specialty area is Equine Law, exclusively dealing with businesses, contracts and litigation related to horses. She not only has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, but is also a member of the Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin with an objective of resolving divorces without the cost and acrimony of the standard litigation process. She was certified by University of Wisconsin as a...

Top-ranked divorce and family law attorneys serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine counties and all of South-Eastern Wisconsin. David N. Iancu has devoted his practice to finding innovative solutions to complex divorce and family law cases. No case too big or too small.

Featured in Milwaukee’s Lifestyle Magazine, “M Magazine” as a “Leading Lawyer” each year from 2013 to 2018.
Named “10 Best Attorney” for Wisconsin by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for 2018.
Named ‘SUPER LAWYER – Rising Star’ each year from 2010 to 2018.
Named a “Top 100 Lawyer” by The National Advocates for 2017 and 2018.
Named a ‘Top 40...

Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel has been practicing law in Wisconsin for over 30 years, and has repeatedly received a superb rating from www.Avvo.com and a AV-rating from www.Martindale.com, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. She has been named to the National Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Recently receiving the client distinction award for recognized excellence in quality of service, overall value, responsiveness and communication ability, Attorney Vanden Heuvel provides divorce representation including custody and placement and other areas of family law. Notwithstanding Attorney Vanden Heuvel's extensive and recognized...

Jeff the principal partner of Sterling Law Offices, S.C. Jeff’s responsibilities include client interaction, attorney recruitment, and networking for the firm. Prior to forming Sterling Law Offices, S.C. Jeff served for nine years as a litigation attorney at a local Wisconsin law firm McLario & Helm. Additionally, Jeff founded BizLab in 2003 a successful business incubator in Menomonee Falls with over 130 employees and $20,000,000 in annual revenue. Jeff earned a B.A. degree in history from Bob Jones University and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1997. At home, Jeff is...

Raised in Northcentral Wisconsin, Attorney Wojan attended UW-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School. Attorney Wojan has practiced at Petit & Dommershausen since 2012.

My practice is focused on family law and getting you thru the process with the heartache possible while getting you what you deserve! Let me guide you thru the system either as your advocate or as your mediator.

Our team has helped countless individuals in their most pressing cases, and we can help you. If you are going through a difficult divorce, need assistance with family law, or have other legal questions, please reach out to us for help. Our team of Appleton, Green Bay and Oshkosh Lawyers is licensed to provide service throughout Wisconsin. PETIT &...

Max T. Stephenson is an attorney in the family law department at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP. Max helps clients work through the complicated and often emotional times of a divorce. His practice also includes representing clients in paternity actions, post-judgment actions, guardianships, and injunctions. A graduate of Marquette University School of Business Administration ('10) and Marquette University Law School ('13), Max joined the firm as a law clerk in 2012. Max was a Global Village Participant for Habitat for Humanity while in college and continued his course of giving back in law school when he was inducted into the...

I have a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. I believe that every client deserves my time in terms of individual attention and my experience so that they have the best representation possible to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. I have a commitment to excellent personal service to my clients and believes my clients appreciate my quick and truthful responses to their questions and concerns.

No one wants an expensive, difficult or time-consuming divorce experience. Therefore, I am committed to giving my clients a quick, civilized and fair resolution to their family law...

Family Law Attorney Jeff Blessinger has earned a very strong local and regional reputation as tough and intelligent, yet compassionate in fighting for the rights of his clients. For more than 19 years, Attorney Blessinger has skillfully handled all types of family law cases, from high conflict child custody, child support and maintenance battles, to collaborative divorces, alimony, and paternity issues. Jeff has the skills, experience, reputation, and legal ability to successfully represent and defend you in any family law case, no matter how large or small.

Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin since 1995, I have had my own law practice since 1997. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my practice concentrates on litigation in the areas of criminal defense (all levels, state & federal), family law (divorce, child custody/support, paternity), personal bankruptcy (and alternatives), state & municipal licensing and other areas. I am admitted to practice in Wisconsin and in both the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. I earned my B.A. at the University of New Orleans in 1991 and my J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1995. I am...

Atty Youso has been practicing law since 1992, and concentrating on divorce and family law since 2004. She has special training in low conflict resolution, including Divorce/Marital Mediation, Collaborative and Cooperative divorce, and creative problem solving. In particular, Atty Youso has extensive experience dealing with cases involving domestic abuse, substance abuse, and mental health issues. She recognizes divorce is extremely emotional and difficult on parents and children alike, and seeks to minimize the negative impact on all involved. First Look Family Law practices primarily in the counties of Waukesha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Washington, but occasionally assists...

I concentrate my practice in the area of family law. I have been practicing for over 30 years, 27 of them in Wisconsin. In addition to advocating for parties, I an appointed Guardian ad Litem for children in custody cases. I am also a trained mediator and am trained as a collaborative attorney. Each case is unique, requiring problem solving skills. I understand that a family law matter is the most personal and emotionally difficult situation for a client and strive always to be aware of this in my representation while at the same time acting as a true legal...

Michael A. Edwards was born in Milwaukee, WI. Michael attended the Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 2014 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, Politics & Society and Rhetoric & Communication Studies. Michael graduated from Drake with University Honors.

Michael graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2017 with a Certificate in Sports Law as well as Pro Bono Honors for volunteering nearly 400 hours of his time to pro bono legal services.

Currently, Michael assists clients with family law issues in Fond du Lac and surrounding counties.

While in school, Michael held various internship positions including...

I formed CCMA SOLUTIONS, LLC (Consultation, Collaboration, Mediation & Arbitration) and mainly focus on Alternative Dispute Resolutions as a Certified Mediator. My 27 years of practice as a lawyer and 12 years as a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge, along with my Mediation Certification from Northwestern University, give me a unique ability to resolve a multitude of cases fairly and efficiently without having to waste time and money litigating them in court. Although many of my cases are Divorce and Paternity, I have also Mediated a multitude of topics including: Contract disputes, Landlord/Tenant leases, Probate disputes, Real...