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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.
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Veteran family law attorney with more than two decades experience. I'm not afraid to fight for you!
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
36 years
Family
30%
Child Custody
10%
36 years
Child Support
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 3 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2011 | Child Custody
Highly Recommend Jane!
After the homocide death of my sister who was using Jane for legal counsel, we decided to continue the relationship with her. We are so glad we did! Our legal situation was a complex custody case, that had many unique facets. Jane was very compassionate to our situation and was there for us eve...
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2021 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Disappointed
Although personable, I found her professional manner to be lacking. Issues were lack of communication, lack of follow-up on matters that needed pursuing, and a clear misunderstanding of the needs of her client. She resigned after giving me an ultimatum about staying at a particular hotel since I live...
Posted by Kristina Beck | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
I Paid Attorney Probst $40,745 in 15 months
With the money I paid Attorney Probst I felt like I was living out a version of “Divorce Corp." If you have not seen this documentary, I highly recommend you do so before you dive into family court. I feel that I was a good & steady paying client and until the last month I always made Atty Probst b...
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Child custody and support.
I was very disappointed with her representation every step of the way. She was never prepared, little to no communication and completely over charged me. I ended up settling just to end my case and avoid continuing to pay her for doing a whole lot of nothing.
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Don't waste your time even reading the reviews...
It makes me sick to my stomach to even give her one star. Jane and her firm were the biggest disappointed and waste of time. Initially her and her "paralegal" forgot to file our paperwork, allowing the opposing party to file their motion first with us not knowing. After Jane claimed to "take a perso...
Jane E Probst's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 very creative, knowledgeable attorney. Her years of practice servers her clients well."
"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."
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"An outstanding and well established member of the legal community. An excellent choice for any one needing representation in a domestic matter."
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"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."
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"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
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"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Ten Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Leading Lawyers, M Magazine
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Winker vs. Winkler, 282 Wis. 2d 746, 2005 App 100, 699 N.W. 2d 652 (April 26, 2005)
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.
Education
1990
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Bachelors of Business Administion
Speaking Engagements
2019
The Ultimate Guide to Premarital Agreements/Webcast
The Ultimate Guide to Premarital Agreements
2019
Telephone CLE as to Text Message Evidence in Divorce
Text Message Evidence inDivorce
2019
Family Law Guardian ad Litem Topics
Guardian ad Litem Topics in Family Court
2017
Milwaukee Bar Association CLE
The Milwaukee County Unified Court: The Nexus Between Children's Court and Family Court
2017
Guardian ad Litem Workshop
Family Law Perspectives as to Guardian ad Litems
2016
Wisconsin Draft Horse Breeders Association
Breeding Contracts and Liability Issues
2016
The Alan Eisenberg Show
Body Shaming and Self Image
2016
Guardian ad Litem Workshop
Guardian ad Litems. In Family Court
2015
Webcast
Adoption: Start. To Finish For Paralegals
2014
Family Law: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Contemporary Ethics Challenges for Today's Family Law Practitioners
2013
Family Law: Hot Topics and Current Issues
Estate Planning Issues upon Divorce and Remarriage
2013
Annual Wisconsin Horse Show Judges Association Annual Conference
Equine Law Liability Issues
2013
Adoption Start to Finish
Adoption Law
2012
Kettle Morraine Chapter of the Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association
Common Sense: Legal Pitfalls for Horse Trainers and Boarding Facilities
Publications
2015
Wisconsin Law Journal
Asked and Answered
1990
American Journal of Family Law
"The Conflict Between Child's Medical Needs and Parents' Religious Beliefs"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get my kids away from my ex wife?
25 Sep 2024
Q&A
I have a question about a prenup & a will?
26 Sep 2024
Q&A
Am I obligated to give back the stuff my ex boyfriend got for me during our relationship ?
24 Sep 2024