Best Child Custody Lawyers in Milwaukee, WI

24 firms listed · all 24 in Milwaukee · 1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown

4.4 40 reviews
“Their knowledge of the laws and processes for our case, timeliness, attention to detail, and especially their kindness took a lot of the stress out of the situation for us.”
Serves WisconsinSince 1968BBB A+
330 E Kilbourn Ave #1170
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Sterling Lawyers

Sterling Lawyers

4.7 45 reviews
“I HIGHLY recommend Tiffany and I will definitely be going back to her in the future!”
BBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2017
250 E Wisconsin Ave #1830
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Ohiku Law Office

Ohiku Law Office

4.7 35 reviews
“Always confident in going to him when I have questions and need legal advice, he is the first person I call.”
BBB A+Since 2005
1037 W McKinley Ave Suite 300
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Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach

Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach

4.6 45 reviews
“She is knowledgeable, responsive, and explained all the steps in my case.”
Since 2001
2675 N Mayfair Rd #610
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Karp & Iancu

Karp & Iancu

4.9 47 reviews
“Great overall experience and very fair rate to get the questions I need answered.”
Since 2002Prices online
933 N Mayfair Rd Suite 300
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Laster & Associates

Laster & Associates

4.7 42 reviews
“My husband dragged the case out but I ultimately got every thing I wanted including sole custody and primary placement of my son.”
Free consultationSince 2011
839 N Jefferson St Suite 310 Suite 310
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The 24 firms listed for Milwaukee, 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: Milwaukee, WI

All 24 firms we list here are in Milwaukee itself. We have 31 firms in Milwaukee on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,266 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "communication" and "results". 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (5), child custody (4), personal injury (4), alimony (3) and child support (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Milwaukee usually state?

All 24 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.

Hansen & Hildebrand S.C.

Hansen & Hildebrand S.C.

4.8 38 reviews
“Paul was a great mediator navigating difficult situations during our divorce process.”
Free consultationSince 2003
126 N Jefferson St # 401
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Magner & Hueneke

Magner & Hueneke

4.3 17 reviews
“The professionalism and thorough explanation of work done and patience with all questions and exploration of options has been superb.”
Serves Milwaukee, southeastern WisconsinBBB A+Since 2007Se habla español
4600 W Loomis Rd Suite 120
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Ivanovic Law Offices

Ivanovic Law Offices

4.9 30 reviews
“I talked to Dana on the phone and she helped me out so much and I highly recommend this firm.”
Serves Milwaukee, Waukesha +3Since 2010
322 E Michigan St # 300
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Arena Law Offices

Arena Law Offices

4.0 13 reviews
“Andy Arena provided terrific assistance in what was, for us, an out of state legal matter.”
No fee unless you winSince 1994BBB accredited
1110 Martin Luther King Riverfront Plaza #210
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Vargas Law Office

Vargas Law Office

4.3 29 reviews
“Excellent lawyer, very dedicated to his work, responsible and in my case he explained everything to me very well and clarified my doubts.”
Se habla españolServes Dane County, Milwaukee County +6Since 2008
569 W Lincoln Ave
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Halling & Cayo

Halling & Cayo

4.2 24 reviews
“Melissa was very professional in the way she handled the case and from time to time how she handled an emotional client.”
Since 1999
320 E Buffalo St # 700
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Gasparri & Joyce S.C.

Gasparri & Joyce S.C.

4.6 36 reviews
“She put me at ease throughout the legal process she handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result.”
Serves Southeastern WisconsinSince 1989
1106 E Oklahoma Ave
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Exner Legal

Exner Legal

5.0 13 reviews
“Exner Legal is well known within the judicial system and works exceptionally well with everyone involved.”
Free consultationSince 2018
1433 N Water St Suite 400
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La Fleur Law Office

La Fleur Law Office

4.6 14 reviews
“I highly recommend Cathy La Fleur and the La Fleur Law Office for the following reasons: Cathy La Fleur is a very talented strategist and a savvy whip-smart attorney who really cares about her clients.”
Since 2014
313 N Plankinton Ave UNIT 429
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Burbach & Stansbury S.C.

Burbach & Stansbury S.C.

4.6 20 reviews
“From day one, I trusted his strategic vision and extensive knowledge to protect both myself and my young child.”
Serves Milwaukee, Waukesha +4Since 1999
11270 W Park Pl Suite 220
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Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt

Gagne McChrystal De Lorenzo & Burghardt

4.2 18 reviews
“Lindsey is knowledgeable and caring, she takes the time that you need especially when last minute or difficult issues arise.”
Since 2004
735 N Water St Suite 731
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Maranan, Paul A SC

Maranan, Paul A SC

4.7 9 reviews
“They are very caring and communicated with me very honestly.”
BBB accreditedSince 2000
4111 S Howell Ave
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Spiros S Nicolet Law Office

Spiros S Nicolet Law Office

4.5 4 reviews
“They listen very carefully in your situation, and they make you feel peace.”
Se habla españolServes Illinois, Wisconsin, MidwestSince 2013
541 W Historic Mitchell St
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Divorce Pro Se

Divorce Pro Se

4.9 14 reviews
“Took a lot of time with me and was always very prompt to return phone calls and emails.”
Since 2009
5032 W Forest Home Ave
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Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Jensen

Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Jensen

5.0 2 reviews
Super Lawyers 2024Serves WisconsinSince 1988
111 E Wisconsin Ave Suite 1925
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Courtney & Molter

Courtney & Molter

4.0 6 reviews
“Great lawyers who are so good at what they do”
Since 2002
1433 N Water St Suite 457
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Peckerman, Klein & van Kirk

Peckerman, Klein & van Kirk

5.0 2 reviews
“The best of the best, period!!”
Since 2010
920 E Mason St
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Diane S. Diel

Diane S. Diel

4.6 6 reviews
“Right off the bat I was impressed with Diane's knowledge, expertise, and common sense.”
Free phone consultationSince 2000
126 N Jefferson St # 201
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