Courtney Kelbel

Courtney Kelbel

5.0
Rating: 5.5

Licensed for 16 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Debt Settlement ... +2 more

731 N. Jackson Street, Suite 818, Milwaukee, WI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Courtney

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Debt Settlement 20%

I help my clients settle the following -Credit Card Debt -Foreclosure Balances -Second Mortgages -Tax Debt -Medical Debt -Personal Loans -Repossessions I have settled debt for my clients as low as 10% of the outstanding balance. For example, if you owed $10,000 on a credit card, I have been able to settle such account for as low as $1,000.

18 years

20%
Foreclosure 20%

Specialize in assisting clients with loan modifications to avoid foreclosures. Also, I can work out settlements with any second mortgages as well, settling these accounts for as low as 8% of the outstanding balance. I am also able to work out a deed-in-lieu instead of a foreclosure, this is extremely beneficial for credit reporting purposes and for attempting to attain a home loan in the future. If time allows a short sale may be an option for some clients as well.

17 years

20%
Credit Repair 15%

21 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Disciplinary Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Kelbel Law Offices LLC

731 N. Jackson Street, Suite 818, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

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Courtney Kelbel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom Mcnabb' | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

The Best Debt Relief Attorney in MKE - Hands Down

When it comes to Debt Relief, I cannot imagine that there is a better Attorney in the Milwaukee area than Courtney Kelbel. This is something I can share from experience going through a painful divorce and being faced with a tremendous amount of debt as a result. The one thing that separates Courtne...y from other Lawyers I’ve worked with is her personalized service. Throughout my debt negotiations and foreclosure of a rental property, she personally stayed by my side and was always available to address the questions and concerns I had during the journey. Even in my times of uncertainty, she never strayed from her successful approach and was able to accomplish everything resulting in a tremendous amount of savings on my end as well as something equally important, my own peace of mind. Making the decision to move and hiring her ended up being the best decision I could possibly have ever made to get me through the rough times. Fast forward to now, her excellent work has helped me regain financial stability and back to a good FICO score. To all those in severe debt or facing foreclosure in the Milwaukee area, I strongly recommend Attorney Courtney Kelbel to represent you through your journey to a debt free life. I was not the easiest Client, always worried and with a lot of questions and concerns, and she still got the job done always with a smile and composure. If she can do it for me, someone who had >$100,000 in debt (and only having to pay a small fraction of the total amount) and a house in foreclosure (which she took me through without any negative impact to me), then she can do it for you too. On a scale of 1 to 10, Courtney Kelbel is an 11. Highly highly recommend.

Posted by Marco | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Efficient and effective

Attorney Kelbel helped me and my wife improve our credit, enabling us to be approved for a mortgage to buy our dream home in less than 45 days! My wife was pregnant and she didn't want to rent anymore, but our credit wouldn't allow us to buy a home fitting for our growing family. Attorney Kelbel help...ed us to settle open collections, have inaccurate credit entries removed and taught us how to positively us our credit. I could not have dreamed for a better or faster outcome!

Posted by Sarah | December 31, 2014 | Foreclosure

Short Sale Was Approved & No Foreclosure!

I hired Attorney Kelbel to handle a short sale on our home we could no longer afford to keep. I wanted to do whatever it took to not have a foreclosure. I was afraid to start this process and I read so much scary stuff on the internet. When I called Kelbel Law all of my fear went away, I felt comfo...rtable that I would be able to get a short sale done without issue. I could not believe how hard Attorney Kelbel worked for us. She would call us sometimes 2-3 times a day with updates on our case and the progress being made. From start to finish our short sale took a little over two months, which is way better than all these horror stories I read about online. Our mortgage lender forgave more than $80,000!! And we did not have to pay anything back to the bank, which was my biggest fear at the start of all this. We are now no longer burdened with debt, I am able to start this next year without the financial stress that haunted us the last couple of years. My only regret is not calling and getting help sooner. Thank you Attorney Kelbel for giving my family a new beginning, we are so happy you took our case, and we did not have to have a foreclosure. I don't know what else to say but thank you.

Posted by Callie | December 28, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best decision I've ever made!

Courtney Kelbel helped me deal with an old vehicle loan gone bad. When I went to Courtney for help, I was beyond irritated and initially terrified of the mess I had gotten myself into. I had no idea where or how to start the process of getting these creditors off my back. She walked me through our pl...an of action and told me exactly what to expect and in the end we did exactly what we set out to do. She definitely goes the extra mile for you! We had a lot of back and forth with the bank. I started to feel defeated but she stepped up and said "No. We can do this! I'll keep fighting for you to get the best outcome possible!" And that's exactly what she did!! I am 100% satisfied with the service she provided for me. I would definitely recommend her to everyone I know!

Posted by Jim | August 11, 2014 | Real Estate

Great Lawyer!

After my divorce I was left with an overwhelming load of debt and a house that I could no longer keep up the mortgage payments on. I had tried everything I could think of and still was drowning. I was apprehensive about going to see Courtney as I felt like a failure for not being able to manage my fi...nances even though circumstances beyond my control had led me to where I was. Courtney was great from the outset. She was able to help me see that I was in an unmanageable situation and she explained options to me that could give me my financial freedom back. She negotiated with all my creditors and was able to settle $35,000 of credit card debt for $11,000. She works with realtors and connected me with one who listed my property and we received an offer within a couple months. Courtney then negotiated the short sale with both the primary and secondary mortgage holders and got the short sale approved and the deficiency waved. Throughout the entire process Courtney kept me informed and in the loop. She called me with monthly updates and emails and was always readily available when I had a question. My experience with Courtney has given me a new lease on life and I feel that a tremendous burden has been lifted off me. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to get out of debt and get back on with your life.

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Courtney Kelbel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Ogren

Debt settlement lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is an extremely personable and warm person to deal with. She also is diligent, responsive, and never missed a contact or question that I had for her. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my family or friends or other attorneys in my area."

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Werner Scherr

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a very knowledgeable attorney and skilled negotiator. I do not hesitate to refer my own clients to her for debt related matters. I highly recommend Courtney."

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Jaclynn Lephardt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a wonderful attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and passionate about what she does. I know she will take care of any clients I refer to her."

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Anthony Skemp

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a tireless advocate and extremely knowledgeable in the areas of debt settlement, bankruptcy and real estate short sales. I endorse her wholeheartedly and highly recommend her for anyone who needs an attorney in any of these areas."

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Paula Brunner

Debt settlement lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Enochs

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kelbel is a highly-knowledgable attorney that I have consulted with in the past on a collection matter and an attorney I now refer clients to on matters within her various practice fields."

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Vincent Hein

Unknown lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Courtney Kelbel for several years now. She is a smart and dedicated attorney who puts clients first. She is a zealous advocate and a skilled litigator. I have no problem recommending her to anyone."

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William Block

Debt settlement lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a compassionate advocate and a skilled negotiator."

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Kevin Croninger

General practice lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. In my experience, Attorney Kelbel is throughough, tough, and intelligent. She is highly recommened."

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Scott Astrada

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot recommend Courtney highly enough. Her legal knowledge, professionalism and client management skills are truly exceptional. I would recommend her for all issues relating to bankruptcy/debt issues and legal questions."

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Mary Ferwerda

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a caring, committed, and tenacious advocate. She understands her clients and works tirelessly on their behalf. Courtney will speak honestly and tell the real truth of the matter. You can trust that her advice and actions sincerely are in the best interests of her clients. I highly recommend and endorse Courtney and her work. I would refer family and friends in need to Kelbel Law Offices."

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Jason Crye

Debt settlement lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred some debt negotiation and credit repair clients to Courtney and highly recommend her work. She is a hardworking and knowledgeable attorney who has the experience to handle the most challenging cases, but more importantly, she is honest with her clients and keeps expectations realistic. When one is faced with a financial crisis, it is important to have someone with integrity at your side to help you to navigate the stressful road to recovery, and Courtney manages the debt negotiation process very well. If you or your clients are in need of such services I would not hesitate to call her right away."

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Jason Crye

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Experience

Rating:  5.5 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension issued in WI, 2019

updated on 12/17/2019

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2012

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2009

CRM Credit Certified, CRM

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President, Kelbel Law Offices, LLC

2011 - 2012

Private Bar Appointee, Wisconsin State Public Defender

2007 - 2009

Assistant, Justice Janine Geske

Associations

2012 - Present

FUEL Milwaukee

Corporate Sponsor

2012 - Present

Milwaukee Urban League

Member

2010 - Present

The Law Offices Management Section

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Section

Member

2009 - Present

Association of Women Lawyers (Wisconsin)

Member

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Wisconsin vs. Felix Mendez-carreno

Charges Amended In Favor of My Client

Joseph Kogelmann vs. Andrew Schlesinger et al

Dismissed

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Education

2009

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Debt Negotiation Seminar Debt Negotiation and Credit Repair

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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