I have been practicing family law in Wisconsin since 2005. I have assisted in writing the Wisconsin Attorney’s Desk Reference Divorce and Actions Affecting the Family section. I represent parties throughout their divorce and post-divorce situations and in non-marital cases. I act as Guardian ad litem extensively in Northwestern Wisconsin. Finally, I serve as both a court appointed and private mediator in family cases. I devote the other half of my practice to criminal defense. Counseling people through family change and criminal allegations require very similar skills. Advocating for people accused of crimes through the criminal justice system, whether that be through common sense plea negotiations or extensive litigation and jury trials is personally and professionally invigorating—but more importantly, its everyone’s right to have such representation. I pride myself on providing honest, compassionate and thorough representation in all areas of my practice.
I am the mother of three–twin teenage boys, one with severe autism, and an adolescent daughter. I am married and own my firm in Northwestern, WI. My husband works with me as a paralegal in addition to 2 other attorneys and 3 other full-time staff people. I volunteer for youth and community organizations throughout our geographic area. I enjoy watching my kids play sports, laughing with friends, culinary adventures, traveling with my husband and spending time outside.
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Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. (Cum Laude)
- Honors: Dean’s Scholarship
- Honors: Computer Assisted Legal Research Awards
- St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- B.A. (Magna Cum Laude)
- Honors: Dean’s List
Professional Associations and Memberships (Past and Present)
- New Richmond Area Community Foundation Board of Directors (Link)
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Youth Action Hudson Board of Directors
- New Richmond Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors (Link)
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St. Croix Valley Bar Association, Former President (Link)
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New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce: Former Executive Committee, Board of Directors (Link)
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Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Wisconsin State Bar Association, Family Law
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Wisconsin State Bar Association, Criminal Law
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Wisconsin State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
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St. Croix Valley Young Professionals Group, Former Treasurer
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Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce, Former Ambassador (Link)
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Professional Women’s Network, Former Board Member
Pro Bono Activities
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St. Croix County Small Claims Mediation
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St. Croix Valley, Polk and Pierce County Free Legal Clinics
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New Richmond Tiger Teen Court Judge
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Junior Achievement Volunteer
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Turning Point Volunteer
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New Richmond Family Safety Night program committee
Classes/Seminars Taught
- Considerations for Starting a Law Practice, 2017
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Pitfalls, Pluses & Privacy of Social Networking
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Pierce County Judicial Candidate Forum Moderator
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Liability for Bars and Restaurants
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Mental Health Professionals in the Courtroom
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Starting a Law Practice WSSFC 2015
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Paperless Office 101 for Paralegals, June 2016
Honors and Awards
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2019 Leaders in the Law
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2018 New Richmond Professional and Business Woman of the Year Winner
- 2016 New Richmond Chamber Member of the Year
- 2015 New Richmond Professional and Business Women of the Year Nominee
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New Richmond Area Community Foundation Leadership Trust Initiative
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Honors: “2013 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Nominee” – Wisconsin