Stephanie Rose Fueger

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Stephanie Rose Fueger

also known as Stephanie R. Fueger

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Dubuque, IA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Adoption, Life Insurance

1000 Main Street, Dubuque, IA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Stephanie

Biography

A personalized approach to your legal needs from a dedicated professional.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Adoption 25%

25%
Family 25%

Divorces, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Establishment of Paternity, Child and Medical Support, Custody Actions, Termination of Parental Rights, Adoptions, UCCJEA Inter-State Custody Disputes, Guardianships, Juvenile court actions

25%
Life Insurance 25%

25%
Litigation 25%

Personal injury litigation

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 16 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

O'Connor & Thomas, Pc

1000 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001

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Stephanie Rose Fueger's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by TB | July 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Minor Guardianship

Stephanie was my attorney for minor guardianship proceedings. She was easy to talk to and genuinely cared about the outcome of the case. She listened to my concerns, explained my options, and had papers drafted quickly. She was responsive to emails and kept me up-to-date every step of the way. He...r experience and knowledge of the updated guardianship laws made it a smooth process. I don't think I would've achieved the same results with a different attorney.

Posted by Madison | March 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My life line

Back in 2019 I had my first born, I was a young dumb kid.. I was living in Wyoming, my child’s father lived in Iowa. I had come to visit and while I was here my 3 month old son’s father decided to take him from me. I went into a panic and Stephanie was there. From my first call she fought for me and ...my wants. We got my son back within 36hrs. From there she checked on me while I was back in Wyoming. Fast forward I decided to move back to Iowa. Stephanie was there with me the whole process. Even when my wants were far fetched she would tell me what was responsible for the time being and what steps we could take. She listened to everything and for once she actually heard me and my wants. Fast forward I got married and my sons father just kinda disappeared so Stephanie helped us getting through the process of adoption. I couldn’t be more thankful. She comforted me and listened.. she went above and beyond the suit and paperwork. She is truly there for the family and the best interests of the child.

Posted by Whitney | March 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She knows her stuff

I retained Stephanie when filing for divorce back in April of 2020. Due to Covid, my finalization date was pushed way out to the Fall of 2021. She did an excellent job to guide me through the process and she knew her stuff on a high level. She's professional, responsive and blunt in a beneficial way.... She asked how I wanted to go about things while guiding me in the way she thought the court would see fit. She's aggressive yet courteous. Her passion for law helped ensure that my legal needs were met from start to finish. I have two small kids and an ex that has substance abuse and mental health issues and she pushed for what was best for the safety of my kids. My divorce wasn't cheap but it was a battle from start to finish. I can't fully comment on the financial end because I'm not sure how her prices compare to others in town. I just know what I paid was more than worth it. I can't imagine having any one else as a attorney besides her.

Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody Modification

I couldn't be happier with the choice of hiring Stephanie for the custody modification needed. She is not only compassionate and empathetic, taking the time to really get to know every detail of the case and listen thoroughly, she is also very aggressive when needed and proactive, seeking the best o...utcome for my daughter. She set realistic expectations throughout the process, detailing our choices and possible outcomes. She always responded with well thought out replies or advice. This period of our life was very high conflict and emotionally charged, but knowing she was advocating for our family gave us a bit of peace throughout. We had a great outcome, thanks to Stephanie fighting for us. I would highly recommend her to anyone with Family Law needs!

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody

Stephanie is excellent! Unlike other lawyers I tried to work with, she actually listened to what I had to say and was extremely helpful. She knows the law inside and out. My ex was using drugs, so she ordered a drug test which ultimately he ended up refusing, so it looked just as bad as a fail. Thro...ughout the whole process she kept my childrens' best interest at heart. I could never thank her enough for what she did for my family. I now have primary custody of my children and we couldn't be happier. Stephanie is a fighter and knows the right questions to ask. She's caring, determined, and smart. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer!

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Stephanie Rose Fueger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jenny Weiss

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I work with Stephanie Fueger on a regular basis and can speak to her abilities as an attorney with confidence. Stephanie is highly knowledgeable, well-prepared, and consistently professional in her practice. She brings a sharp legal mind to every matter and is a strong, effective advocate for her clients. Stephanie is reliable, detail-oriented, and skilled at navigating complex legal issues. She communicates clearly and manages her cases with the kind of diligence and focus that earns the respect of colleagues and clients alike. Working with her is always a straightforward and productive experience."

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Brenton Tunis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work with Stephanie. She regularly receives rave reviews from her clients even during their difficult times. I find her to be extremely knowledgeable and professional."

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Jenny Weiss

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BizTimes 2015 Rising Star Award, TH Media

2015

Certificate of Training Completion, Crilley Mediation Services

2015

Collaborative Law Training Certification, Compassionate Alliance

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Shareholder, O'Connor & Thomas, P.C.

1900 - Present

Shareholder, O'Connor & Thomas, P.C.

2009 - 2014

Associate Attorney, O'Connor & Thomas, P.C.

2008 - 2008

Clerk, O'Connor & Thomas, P.C.

Associations

2019 - Present

Dubuque Youth Hockey Assocation

Board Member

2018 - Present

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Future Leadership Board

Member

2018 - Present

JoDaviess County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Dubuque County Bar Association

Secretary

2013 - Present

Almost Home Advisory Board

Board Member

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2010 - Present

Stonehill Ethics Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2015 - 2016

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President

2014 - 2015

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President-Elect

2013 - 2014

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Treasurer

2012 - 2013

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Treasurer

2011 - 2012

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Treasurer

2010 - 2011

Dubuque County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Treasurer

Education

2009

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Millikin University

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2019

Boomers or Bust 2019

Recent Developments in Iowa Guardianship, Elder Abuse, Power of Attorney Laws

2015

Probate Law Annual CLE

Family Law Primer for Estate Planners

2015

Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Defense Counsel Assoc Joint Conference on Family Law Basics

Family Law Case Discussion and Basics

Publications

2015

Telegraph Herald HER Magazine "A Modern Day Love Story: Understanding Prenuptial Agreements"

Languages

English

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