Cordell & Cordell
Milwaukee Office

4.5 rating based on 123 ratings
Average Client Rating
4.5 out of 5 Stars

Based on 123 Client Reviews

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

414-977-3100

111 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Suite 1650
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Schedule Your Initial Consultation Online

We offer phone and online scheduling. Initial consultations last one hour and provide an opportunity to address your specific questions and goals with an attorney.

Please be advised consultations are limited to yourself and the attorney (no other person may be present in the consultation).

This appointment will be contingent upon a conflict check. We will email an appointment confirmation after the review is complete.

If you have already met with a Cordell & Cordell attorney,
please call 1-866-DADS-LAW to schedule your appointment.

A consultation fee is due at the time of your appointment.

Cordell & Cordell Family Law Practice Areas

Spousal Support, Spousal Maintenance and Alimony

Money paid to your ex to maintain a standard of living they were used to during your marriage.

Child Custody

Cordell & Cordell family attorneys fight to maintain and maximize your role in your children’s lives.

Child Support

Our attorneys work to preserve your financial interests and the interests of your children.

Collaborative Divorce and Mediation

Collaborative divorce and mediation enable couples to dissolve their relationship in a flexible manner that avoids going to court altogether.

Contempt Proceedings

Held when there has been a violation of a court order.

Divorce

Our family law attorneys work with you to outline your divorce goals and prepare you for your case.

Legal Separation

A court process designed to define the rights and obligations between spouses who are living apart while still legally married.

Military Family Law

When a couple decides to end their marriage while one spouse is serving in the military, divorce tends to get more complicated.

Modification of Decrees

If you find yourself earning less income, or your ex has a larger earning potential, we can help you file a modification to adjust past decrees.

Declaration of Paternity

Ensure you receive all your paternity rights by filing for a declaration of paternity.

Asset Division and Property Division

The process of dividing assets during divorce and determining who gets what.

Protection Order

An order used by the court to protect against a situation involving alleged domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault.

Prenuptial Agreements

Done right, these agreements allow couples to plan their future with more security.

Frequently Asked Milwaukee Divorce Questions

Client Testimonials

Joshua C.

5 Stars

“Laura has been great! I can’t say enough good things about her to anyone. She is very personable and knows what she is doing! Laura is extremely efficient. For Laura to be able to fit me in when she did, it was outstanding!”

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Christopher M.

5 Stars

“Laura did a really good job. She accomplished what I was looking for. She was very personable, professional and did a great job. The judge was impressed with her outlining and the way she wrote the stipulation. She was impressed and complimented her. I would use her again in the future and [would] request to work with her. I definitely got what I paid for!”

David D.

5 Stars

“I would go with Cordell & Cordell anytime! They are very efficient and let me know what is going on. (My attorney) is fantastic. I ask a question and I get my answers, even when I didn’t expect them. She keeps me well informed 100%. … I feel very confident in her.”

Peter C.

5 Stars

“I’ve been very satisfied with (my attorney’s) performance. I really appreciate how well she took the time to explain through things and explain the legal jargon.”

Russell M.

5 Stars

“I’m very happy with the way things have been going. (My attorney) has been preparing me the whole way. (My attorney) is very respectful. It feels like she is personally involved, puts her heart in her job, and does fantastic work!”

Mitchel P.

5 Stars

“Laura is the only reason I have ANY sanity left. She is great with my parents who I have let in on my case. (My attorney) listens to every question [or] concern I have and addresses it, even if she needs to research it first. (My attorney) always provides me with great advice and pros and cons. …”

Peter C.

5 Stars

“(My attorney) did a great job. She was great at giving me advice and keeping me in check. Her being cool-headed during a very emotional time for me helped keep things in perspective. I am very confident [in] my choice with (my attorney) . She was always timely and reliable. Even after my case was closed she took it upon herself to continue to help me with my final questions. I’m just all-around very pleased.”

Michael B.

5 Stars

“(My attorney) was professional and very helpful throughout the process. I think the efficiency of (my attorney) and the firm overall are excellent. Responding to clients within 24 hours is a great customer service selling point and generates satisfaction that the customers are important.”

Tim

5 Stars

“I have been very happy with (my attorney). (My attorney) is a very good communicator. She is very straightforward, yet she’s always taken into accountability how I take and receive information. She’s adapted to me really well.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“This a lousy experience to go through. Working with (my attorney) made it easier. She always gets back to me the same day, even if I reach out after 5 p.m. (My attorney) is very professional, and she always answers all of my questions. I have no complaints at all regarding my experience with (my attorney).”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“I’ve been very happy with how things have been going with (my attorney). I have not regretted my choice in Cordell & Cordell at all. I’ve never been through anything like this before and had no idea what to expect. Everything’s been great. I’ve been really happy with (my attorney). She’s very timely in her responses and has been very helpful.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“(My attorney) was not only an attorney but also a positive motivator during a terrible time in my life. She was always available.”

M.G.

5 Stars

“(My attorney) was really great! This is a difficult time, and not one I will ever put myself through again. (My attorney) was very responsive; I always knew I could reach out at any time with any questions …”

B.M.

5 Stars

“From my first initial meeting, (my attorney) has been extremely punctual, thorough and detailed. Previously I had been very unhappy with my prior representation. (My attorney) helped me to establish realistic expectations. Overall, I’ve been very satisfied with (my attorney). …”

J.M.

5 Stars

“I really appreciate (my attorney). Divorce is very emotional, and (my attorney) did a great job explaining everything in detail and giving me all of my options. I really appreciate that. I always felt she knew what she was doing, even when I didn’t know what I wanted. She always had my best interest in mind. It’s clear that she knows what she’s doing and handles clients very well when they aren’t thinking clearly.”

Dave

5 Stars

“(My attorney) is an absolute 5! She’s very patient and explains things in a way I understand. She always gets back to me and makes sure I am up to speed. I am very satisfied with my experience.”

Michael S.

5 Stars

“Laura has been very responsive. I have absolutely no complaints. We have very open dialogue and can speak candidly with one another. Laura has always been very proactive when I felt she should. I’ve been very pleased! She’s doing a great job.”

Anonmyous

5 Stars

“This was a very difficult process. Laura made this as easy as possible for me, considering the matter at hand. She always made time for me and was there to answer all of my questions. Laura was very timely in her responses.”

Eric B.

5 Stars

“(My attorney) was fantastic! … She did a great job! I am very happy with the service that was provided.  She made the whole experience easier to handle.  She was truly a pleasure to work with. …”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“Laura did a great job! She was very professional. She listened well and gave me really great advice. I was very happy. Laura was very easy to work with …”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“Laura was really nice. I loved working with her. I could tell she was invested and really took an interest in my case. I think Laura is just great! Please thank her for everything she’s done for me during this stressful time. I could tell that she really cared …”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“This is my first time ever working with a lawyer, and I had no idea what to expect. (My attorney) is living up to everything I would have hoped to have paid for! She’s really doing a wonderful job!”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“I really appreciate all of the work (my attorney) did for me. She adjusted to all of the changes that came up during my case very professionally. Both (my attorney) and her paralegal were very helpful.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“(My attorney) was very pleasant and always very thorough. She really did a great job of explaining things to me. I enjoyed working with her.”

R.B.

5 Stars

“[my attorney] is doing great, she keeps in touch with no complaints.”

Daniel

5 Stars

“Chelsea is just a great attorney. If I have a question or an issue Chelsea is always getting back to me with a solution. Chelsea is the reason why I went with Cordell and Cordell.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“I really liked the flexible payment options. I also appreciated that (my attorney) prioritized the best interests of my daughter and encouraged civility and communication with her mother rather than ‘go on the attack.'”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“(My attorney) did a great job keeping me informed about the progress of my case and was very patient with all my questions. She was wonderful to work with. Everything was done so smoothly. Great experience all around.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“​Atty. Williamson was an exceptional attorney who had a concern about the person and not just representing a case. This made me feel very comfortable working with her. She was amazing!!! I couldn’t ask for anything better. “

K.J.

5 Stars

“​Chelsea has been very thorough in getting the plan set up and sent out. She is making sure we are prepared for a court date when it comes around. It’s all I can really ask for right now.”

Mark

5 Stars

“​She was extremely professional and helpful.  [my attorney] made a difficult experience bearable.”

Anonymous

5 Stars

“​[my attorney] was very professional and outstanding! Overall, this was a great experience considering what could have happened. [my attorney] helped me to the full extent she could. She was always available and considerate.  I will ask for her again should future need arise. Thank you all so much again and best regards to you and [attorney, whom I wish nothing but the best for.”

Steven G.

5 Stars

“​[my attorney] is fantastic, she is compassionate and understanding. Every time I talk to her she is great at putting my mind to ease and is very reassuring.”

Troy K.

5 Stars

“​Kyle did an awesome job for my daughter, Emma and I. I was fighting an uphill battle, seeing as how I am a male, and I was looking to get full custody of my daughter. Kyle was amazing! He was very professional, honest, and he truly cared about my case! I truly believe the firm cares about us fathers! From the start of my case, Kyle Lawrence did an awesome job handling my case. It was a pleasure working with him!”

Nick M.

5 Stars

“​(My attorney) was very responsive, professional, and engaged. She was empathetic, patient and guided me through this difficult situation with care.”

Michael G.

5 Stars

“Always prompt. Very consistent. Professional, educational, and always felt my best interests were in mind. What more could I ask for?”

Teo F.

5 Stars

“[my attorney] is amazing and she provides a lot of stability.  She does really well on stabilizing the stress.  She has kept me very grounded in the process.  She has a lot of knowledge about the emotional roller coaster in these situations and it is nice to work with someone with that emotional intelligence.”

Steven G.

5 Stars

“​[my attorney] is fantastic, she is compassionate and understanding. Every time I talk to her she is great at putting my mind to ease and is very reassuring.”

JB

5 Stars

” He would give and 11 out of 10 rating.” – JB

Anthony D

5 Stars

“You accomplished what I needed and it was painless and quick.” – Anthony D

* Rating based on internal client satisfaction surveys. Review Policy.

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The experienced divorce lawyers at Cordell & Cordell provide intelligent, aggressive divorce representation to fathers. We are a community of talented legal professionals that prioritize growth and success in all our life roles. Together we assure our clients the quality of representation we would expect for ourselves.