Best Child Custody Lawyers in Madison, WI

17 firms listed · all 17 in Madison · 12 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license

Data verified October 24, 2026

Eisenberg Law Offices

Eisenberg Law Offices

4.6 46 reviews
“They are very reasonable with their fees and keep you informed every step of the way.”
Free consultationServes WisconsinSince 1986
308 E Washington Ave
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Attorney Nikole Messerschmidt

Attorney Nikole Messerschmidt

5.0 50 reviews
“I highly recommend especially if your unsure of what to expect or worried about outcomes of your case!”
Illinois Bar since 2013Super Lawyers Rising StarSince 2018
2810 Crossroads Dr #3100
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Eastbridge Law Group

Eastbridge Law Group

4.6 44 reviews
“She went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable with everything that was happening during this difficult time and ultimately my charges were dropped completely.”
Since 2021
101 Dempsey Rd
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The Law Center

The Law Center

4.5 24 reviews
“My husband and I were so pleased with our experience working with Emily Dudak Leiter and her team.”
Super Lawyers Rising Star 20178 attorneysSince 2002LicensedSe habla español
433 W Washington Ave Suite 300
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Forward Legal Services-Madison West

Forward Legal Services-Madison West

5.0 28 reviews
“Kim always has a way of making me feel like I am her only client.”
Replies within 1 business dayVirtual consultationsSince 2019
440 Science Dr # 400
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Borns Law Office

Borns Law Office

4.5 32 reviews
“My son and I are in a much safer and happier place in our lives and it wouldn't have been possible without Maria and her team.”
Since 2008
10 Odana Ct
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The 17 firms listed for Madison, WI take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: Madison, WI

All 17 firms we list here are in Madison itself. We have 18 firms in Madison on file; this page shows the highest-rated 17. The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 547 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (76%) and responsiveness (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "understanding" and "communication". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), paternity (3), child support (2), civil litigation (2) and divorce (2). 2 show a license on their websites. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 17 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

What do custody firm websites listed for Madison usually state?

All 17 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.

John T. Fields & Associates

John T. Fields & Associates

4.5 29 reviews
“Attorney Fields helped resolve my case after I was abandoned by a previous lawyer.”
Serves Wisconsin, Dane County +6Since 2018
2810 Crossroads Dr #4000
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Murray Law Office

Murray Law Office

5.0 2 reviews
“Ivy league educated and a great person all around.”
Free consultationServes southern WisconsinBBB accreditedSince 1996
10 E Doty St UNIT 800
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Henry Family Law Offices

Henry Family Law Offices

5.0 17 reviews
“Attorney Chris Henry and Paralegal Carol Schroeder were great to work with and they were supportive of me and my kids during a very challenging life transition.”
Free consultationServes Dane County, Jefferson County +6Since 2012
7601 Ganser Way Suite 201
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Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle

Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle

4.6 13 reviews
“It was great to have Keith's support along the way and I felt as if he truly cared about the outcome of my case and was therefore very dedicated to serving in my best interests.”
Free phone consultationWisconsin Bar since 1994Since 1995
811 E Washington Ave UNIT 400
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Friedrich & Fletcher

Friedrich & Fletcher

4.8 16 reviews
“Not very often that you find someone as compassionate as she is to servicing her clients and their families.”
Free consultationSince 2022
211 S Paterson St #320
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Pines Bach

Pines Bach

4.0 13 reviews
“Exceptional team filled with professionals at the top of their field.”
LicensedSince 2016
122 W Washington Ave UNIT 900
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Kowalski, Wilson & Vang

Kowalski, Wilson & Vang

3.5 29 reviews
“Attorney David Kowalski and the entire team at Kowalski, Wilson & Vang were instrumental in helping me navigate my divorce and custody battle, which lasted nearly two years.”
Free consultation3 attorneysServes Madison, Baraboo, southern WisconsinSince 2021
100, Prairie Trail Office Suites, 725 Heartland Trail #100
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Louderman Law Offices

Louderman Law Offices

4.0 2 reviews
“John listened to me and appropriately relayed information to me.”
Since 1982
131 W Wilson St m100
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Loniello, Meier & Associates

Loniello, Meier & Associates

5.0 1 review
“The best lawyer I have ever encountered, Nick is great”
Serves greater Madison area, Dane County, surrounding countiesSince 2001
2921 Landmark Pl #425
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Reuter, Whitish & Evans

Reuter, Whitish & Evans

4.6 4 reviews
“He was extremely knowledgeable with DSPS and guided me though the whole process.”
Since 2012
4600 American Pkwy #104
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Koritzinsky & Karls

Koritzinsky & Karls

4.1 3 reviews
“The rates were very reasonable and the attorney was not afraid to carry the issue into a courtroom but gratefully, everything with the tenant was adjudicated prior to the court date, with a mutual agreement.”
Since 2013
414 D'onofrio Dr #300
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