Ann S. Rothstein

Not being from the area, I interviewed multiple lawyers trying to find the right lawyer to take on my daughters divorce and child custody case. My first conversation with her set her apart from all others as she talked to me herself for quite sometime to get details this is before she was ever hired.... She gave me great specific and honest facts about Wisconsin laws, what we were facing and how we would need to approach the case. We hired her and she jumped right in, was available anytime. This is something very rare in a lawyer. She is one of a kind. I found her to be great in and out of the courtroom. She guided us to a relatively quick divorce with equal shared custody and placement. This was not an easy case, but she made it happen. Also, as for her as a person, she is just like family. She is so caring and truly has been there for us and with us. We just love her as a lawyer and a friend.

let's just say that my divorce was one of the most difficult Ann can recall in recent years. Throughout the entire process, Ann consistently kept me informed, and gave great legal advice. Through the many hurtles and hoops we have to jump through, and was persistent in making sure that my needs were ...met. She was available for me 24 seven no matter what time and what the case was. I am so blessed that attorney Rothstein was by my side through my trial, and there is no doubt that my positive outcome was because of her. In Wisconsin, there is no doubt that mothers normally come out with a judges decision favorable, but in our case she fought for the right decision. We met multiple times working on briefs and other documents for the court and I appreciated that. She wanted my input and value my input to make sure all the facts were represented properly. She looked out for me and I will forever be grateful. And isn't just a lawyer, she is an extension of my family and cares about all of her family members. From the bottom of my heart and for my children, words can't explain how indebtedI am to you. You are amazing and thank you so much!

Ann truly was Heaven sent. My original divorce was in another state pro se, and I basically tied both my hands behind my back and didn’t even realize it. It was a hard fight, but there was absolutely no slacking on Ann’s part. I honestly believe the outcome of my custody issue was important to Ann, a...nd legitimately cared. Ann provides a very reasonable rate based on your situation, and she won’t seek to nickel and dime you every chance she gets. She also won’t drag the case as long as possible in order to get more money. Understand, as most things in life, you can’t just throw money at her and then retire to the couch and expect a judgment in your favor. Simply put, your results will be reflective of the effort you put in. Ann will ALWAYS do the best possible with what you provide her. You will have to provide accurate information to her, and you will have to take ownership of your situation and do some work. (Constantly keeping your case in the ear of the guardian ad litem by writing him or her, keeping records of events, and providing Ann all the ammunition you can for her to make your case. But she will not abandon you and will tell you exactly how and what you need to do. She will still write anything that needs to be official and provide you with an opportunity to review before submitted.) She is the type of attorney that works for big boys and girls with a sense of personal responsibility, and this is a huge tool she uses to keep her costs so reasonable. Make no mistake, Ann will make good on her end of the bargain! She is at home in the courtroom/ mediation room and will ensure your side is heard loud and clear. She has an uncanny way of arguing a case and maintaining the momentum; the whole time maintaining the upmost in professionalism. Before your trial, Ann will give you advice of things you should or should not do. You may not always fully understand why initially, but FOLLOW IT. She knows what she is doing. She never led me down a bad road and I know she won’t to you either. Ann was NOT a ghost when I needed to talk to her. There were some times I had to talk to her as late as 11 oclock at night, and at some points during my ordeal talked to her every day of the week. I never paid 1 extra cent for those communications. She really cared, period. Ann always gave me an accurate assessment of the situation. She didn’t lie or build up false hope. Then she fights like hell anyway making my argument. If you are a dad with gumption that just wants what is fair, or a hard working single mom who is being bullied in the courtroom by some high dollar legal eagle, Ann is right for you. Because of her, my daughter is now out or a really bad situation and now has chance at a bright, successful future. Ann was able to secure primary placement for one of my children and get enforceable, fair visitation and rights for the other children. I am honored to not only call Ann my counsel, but my friend. Thank you Ann

Words cannot say enough about how wonderful and supportive this woman has been. The best lawyer I could've found, and I still thank God for that. Not ridiculously priced either. Amazing communication, always kept me in the loop, gave great advice, stayed on top of the situation. We've won are last se...veral court hearings which would not have been possible without her extensive knowledge. Very knowledgeable and highly impressive. I recommend her with all I have, definitely give her a visit.

Ann is amazing. I chose Ann after a failed attempt at collaborative divorce. The whole collaborative process had left a bad taste with lawyers who charged me a retainer and then for hours and hours of meetings that did little to nothing to move me toward divorced. Ann cut through all the baloney that... I was getting from the other attorneys and helped move me from frustrated to divorced. She doesn’t have a swank office that you visit and get charged for every moment you are there. She doesn’t have staff that answer her phone and charge you when they send a fax. Ann simply tells you where you stand, what you should do and gets things done. Listen to her. The first weeks working with her she laid it out simply for me and over the following months I took her lead and I ended up with shared placement and custody of my son (which my former wife was adamant that I would NEVER have). Everyone knows Ann in the courts. She is tough, she is usually right and she is fair.