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Kristina L. Thelen
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Biography
Kris grew up in the Seattle area. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1988, she attended law school at Marquette Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1991.
Kris began practicing law in Lansing, Michigan but returned back to Wisconsin in 1994 and began growing her family practice. In 1997 she helped form the law firm of Brazil, Thelen & Benske, S.C. When the firm decided to take alternate paths, the law firm of Thelen & Associates, LLC was launched.
Kris practices in all of the courts of South-Eastern Wisconsin handling all family law matters including child support, custody, placement, and visitation. She also handles cases involving alimony (maintenance), property division, pre-nuptials/ante-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation. She has also handled numerous matters before the WI Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Kris is a member of the family sections of the Wisconsin Bar Association, and Waukesha County Bar Association, Society of Family Lawyers, and Wisconsin Association of Mediators. She was also named a "Wisconsin Super Lawyer" in an evaluation by her peers. Kris, her husband, and five kids live in Waukesha County. She enjoys kids sports, camping, and family time.
Kris practices in all of the courts of South-Eastern Wisconsin handling all family law matters including child support, custody, placement, and visitation. She also handles cases involving alimony (maintenance), property division, pre-nuptials/ante-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation. She has also handled numerous matters before the WI Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Kris is a member of the family sections of the Wisconsin Bar Association, and Waukesha County Bar Association, Society of Family Lawyers, and Wisconsin Association of Mediators. She was also named a "Wisconsin Super Lawyer" in an evaluation by her peers. Kris, her husband, and five kids live in Waukesha County. She enjoys kids sports, camping, and family time.
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
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Kris Thelen
400 W Moreland Blvd, Suite A, Waukesha, WI, 53188
Kris Thelen
560 Bay View Rd., Mukwonago, WI, 53049
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Posted by Yolanda | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate and Considerate
My need was sad and drawn-out, yet Kris and her team were compassionate and considerate of my needs, my time and my emotional state. Kris sat down with me for the initial meeting and moved forward swiftly and seamlessly. Her team was proactive and professional at all times. At one of the most heart-b...
Kristina L. Thelen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kris is a pleasure to work even on highly contested cases I've had with her. She truly cares about her clients and goes the distance for them. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kris is a truly compassionate and dedicated attorney. I have used her as a mentor and a friend. She continues to show her strength, determination, and knowledge in and out of the court room."
"As a former judge I had the opportunity to have Kris appear in front of me on numerous occasions in court on family matters. Kris is always prepared and ready to address any issue on behalf of her clients, even when faced with a curve ball from her opponents. She truly cares about her clients and provides effective representation fiercely yet compassionately and will obtain the best result possible for them. I would highly recommend her as a family attorney who knows the law and has the experience to know when to go to trial and when to resolve the case with mediation. She has a great reputation in the community with fellow lawyers and judges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kris is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have had the priviledge of working with Attorney Thelen for more than 17 years. Attorney Thelen has extensive experience in all aspects of family law. She is a strong advocate who looks out for her clients interests throughout the family law process. I endorse Attorney Thelen."
"I endorse this lawyer. She diligently works on client's issues and has genuine care and compassion for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 10 Family Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
Lead Counsel Verified - Divorce Law, Lead Counsel
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2007
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Thelen & Asssociaties, LLC
Associations
2009 - Present
Wisconsin Association of MediatorsMember
2006 - Present
Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial American Inn of CourtMember
2003 - Present
Wisconsin Justinian Society of LawyersMember
2003 - Present
National Justian SocietyMember
1998 - Present
Society of Family LawyersMember
1995 - Present
Waukesha County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
1998 - 2005
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
1988 - 2000
Phi Alpha DeltaDistrict X Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
2015AP002481
Leave Denied
2013AP001101
Case Dismissed
2012AP001911
Affirmed
2010AP002887
Dismissed
2010AP000440
Dismissed
2008AP002994
Dimissed
2007AP000341
Affirmed
2003AP000207
Dimissed
2002AP002604
Denied
2000AP003131
Leave Denied
2000AP001428
Affirmed
2000AP001318
Remanded
1999AP002387
Dismissed
1998AP001529
Remanded
1998AP001181
Leave Denied
1997AP000994
Remanded by both courts.
Education
1991
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Pizza and Pre-Planning
Basic Estate Planning
Languages
English