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I am a 1990 graduate of Marquette University Law School and have been practicing in Southeastern Wisconsin since that time. You can learn more about my areas of practice and experience on my web site, Facebook and LinkedIn. Areas of practice have been family law, divorce, legal separation, custody child support, guardianships, termination of parental rights, adoptions, children in need of protective services, grandparents rights, paternity, wills and estates. I also have an unique area of law practice in equine law. As a horse owner and lover, this provides me with the experience and background to assist owners and business people in contractual and litigation matters relating to horses. In August, 2022, I was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. This allows me to continue to represent clients in their legal matters over the bordering States having grown up in rural Southwestern Wisconsin, bordering the Illinois state line.
I am licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin , the State of Illinois, Eastern District of the United States District Court, and the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit. I have been successful in appeals in both the State of Wisconsin and the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit. I argued before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I in a landmark child support case of Winkler vs. Winkler, 282 746, 2005 WI , 699 N.W.2d 652(Ct. ). In 2024,
I was honored to be in the 2024 Wisconsin Law Journal's Power List for Family Law Attorneys in Wisconsin, as well as named as a "Woman in the Lead". Throughout the years, I have often been a speaker for Continuing Legal Education courses in Family Law, Adoptions and Guardianships.
With more than 35 years of experience as a family law attorney, I look forward to meeting the needs of my clients with a problem solving approach. I have been flattered to be representing the children of former clients over the years, many of whom have told me that I have helped them to have a positive childhood, despite being children of divorced or separated families. I aspire to make the lives of my clients, and their families, more positive.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2022
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1990
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Posted by Gary | January 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
The Best of the Best.
My morning in court went very well. My attorney was prepared, knowledgeable and aggressive. My wife's attorney was loud, rude and argumentative and Jane kicked his ass. I was pleased and impressed on how well Jane represented me in the divorce. Now, I wish I did this 5 years ago. Happy day.
Posted by Michael | January 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Attorney, who looks after the best interest of her client and family.
Attorney Probst has represented me in a very "high maintenance" divorce and custody battle, which has lasted the past 3 years. Her follow thru and knowledge of family law was amazing!!! She was extremely trustworthy, honest and patient. The response time from emails or phone calls were prompt, whic...
Posted by Erica Rumpel | January 15, 2014 | Child Custody
AMAZING!!
Jane was/is an amazing lawyer she was always on top of any questions i had. She made everything easy for me to understand and since I'm not very "law smart" it was a very big help to me. Her confidence made me confident in my case. There were many times i was not sure if my case was going to go the ...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2013 | Child Custody
Wonderful Attorney with Integrity!
I am so grateful to have Attorney Jane E. Probst as a part of my “team”. She is amazing. She is not only an advocate for me; but most importantly she is for my children, and her number one priority is doing what is in the best interest of the children. Even during some of the most sensitive times ...
Posted by pi.presti | April 29, 2013 | Child Custody
BREATH OF FRESH AIR!
Jane is absolutely amazing! I can't express enough appreciation and gratitude for Jane and what she has accomplished for me thus far. I finally have a legitimate spokesperson that is knowledgeable, experienced, brilliant, and extremely talented in her craft. Jane is a bulldog when it comes to figh...
"I had the pleasure of sharing a mutual client with Ms. Probst once and during our joint representation I found her to be an extremely capable attorney. She performed exemplary work on his behalf and I would happily refer clients to her."
"I feel extremely lucky to have come to know Jane. In my time knowing and learning from her my legal knowledge has grown exponentially. She is truly an expert in her field and is one of the rare talents in the legal realm who is able to think outside the box in terms of litigating and resolving cases. She is comfortable and effective in areas of the law many attorneys in our field have not even heard of, much less understand. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Jane is a tireless, can-do worker who will go the extra mile for her clients. She is smart, caring, and tenacious. Everything you would want in a family law attorney."
"An outstanding and well established member of the legal community. An excellent choice for any one needing representation in a domestic matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I too practice family law and have been on AVVO for some time. I have seen Jane's answers and found myself agreeing with her probably ever time. This area of the law needs more thoughtful people like Jane."
"I gladly endorse this lawyer. Jane's clients like her, attorneys respect her, she has years of solid experience and she knows the law. Her several hundred well-written answers to questions published at Avvo.com show she cares too. If you have a custody or divorce law question, clearly she will have your answer. I highly recommend."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Ten Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Leading Lawyers, M Magazine
2015 - Present
Attorney/President, Probst Law Offices, S.C.
2012 - Present
Partner/Attorney, Vitek & Probst, S.C.
2009 - 2012
Attorney/Shareholder, Halling & Cayo, S.C.
2004 - 2009
Attorney/Partner, Ladd, Milaeger & Probst, S.C.
1998 - 2004
Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Jane E. Probst, S.C.
1995 - 1998
Associate Attorney, Schmitdt, Martz & Smith, LTD
1994 - 1995
Associate, Gendlin & Safran,S.C.
1992 - 1995
Associate, Schmidt, Martz Smith, LTD.
1991 - 1992
Associate, Frisch Dudek, S.C.
1989 - 1991
Associate and Law Clerk, Law Offices of Gerard J. Flood
2016 - Present
Wauwatosa Chamber of CommerceMember
2013 - Present
Kern FoundationMember
2012 - Present
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of MilwaukeeMember
2005 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2004 - Present
Society of Family LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Arabian Horse AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Wisconsin Arabian Horse AssociationMember
2004 - Present
United States Equestrian FederationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1990 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Waukesha BarAssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Greater Brookfield Chamber of CommerceMember
2011 - 2012
Rotary Club of New Berlin, WisconsinMember
The BacDrop payment was not considered as marital property to be divided equally since the benefit was paid after the divorce was final. However, it was considered to be income for payment of child support.
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Bachelors of Business Administion
2019
The Ultimate Guide to Premarital Agreements
2019
Text Message Evidence inDivorce
2019
Guardian ad Litem Topics in Family Court
2017
The Milwaukee County Unified Court: The Nexus Between Children's Court and Family Court
2017
Family Law Perspectives as to Guardian ad Litems
2016
Breeding Contracts and Liability Issues
2016
2016
Guardian ad Litems. In Family Court
2015
Adoption: Start. To Finish For Paralegals
2014
Contemporary Ethics Challenges for Today's Family Law Practitioners
2013
Estate Planning Issues upon Divorce and Remarriage
2013
Equine Law Liability Issues
2013
Adoption Law
2012
Common Sense: Legal Pitfalls for Horse Trainers and Boarding Facilities
2015
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