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Joseph W Seifert
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Biography
Our firm is in general practice and we handle a variety of areas including bankrtupcy, family law, estate, immigration, consumer, commercial, civil rights, business, real estate, probate and criminal law.
We strive to provide value to our clients and to provide cost effective services.
I speak numerous languages and have previously lived in Moscow, Russia where I opened and operated a cosmetics factory until 1994. Prior to this, I worked in executive management in operations and finance and held public office.
I am married with four sons and raise chickens and quail.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-250 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Seifert & Associates
757 N. Broadway Street, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
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Joseph W Seifert's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Lisa | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Family Law
Seifert Small & Associates will be there for your case! After having a highly complex custody case open for almost 13 years that included multiple different courts and professionals involved, spanning 3 states, and UCCJEA, Joseph Seifert had the expertise, the patience & determination, and the ...
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unresponsive
This law firm is unresponsive and inept. They did not file motions on time, communicate with me the client, or respect my wishes. I would suggest anyone seeking family legal advice to look elsewhere.
Joseph Seifert
Replied last December 19, 2022Comments posted by "Anonymous" or "Client" are always suspect and impossible to address. We usually find that they are often filed by the same person or written so that they cannot be contradicted. We have no cases, now or previously, where we have failed to file a timely motion. More importantly, I do not personally take any family law cases myself anymore.
Posted by Megan | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Prompt and professional
Joe cared about my case from the beginning. He was very knowledgable about family law and what would best help my case. I highly recommend him and his associates regarding family court.
Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worst attorney in Milwaukee stay away
He took my money and did nothing for a whole year. I had to hire a different attorney.
Joseph Seifert
Replied last December 19, 2022Comments posted by "Anonymous" or "Client" are always suspect and impossible to address. We usually find that they are often filed by the same person or written so that they cannot be contradicted. I have no clue what this is about, if anything, and I am not aware of any clients whose cases have sat for a year with no activity.
Posted by Client | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Agree with Joshua review
I agree with Joshua review from 2015. I had the same experience Joshua had if you read his comments below. Mr. Seifert charged me more than $ 6000. He put me in a lot of troubles. He made my case much more complicated. I had to hire another attorney and pay a lot of money in order to get me out of wh...
Joseph Seifert
Replied last December 19, 2022This person chose to post anonymously. I have no idea who this is or what they are talking about. A check of my client records does not help identify this client, if they were a client at all. I have never heard from any Judge about fees and nothing about this allegation makes any sense. Because I have a similar name to attorneys I have at times received reviews meant for others.
Joseph W Seifert's Lawyer Endorsements
"Aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Seifert is one of the hardest working lawyers out there. He goes the extra mile to to defend the rights of his clients and make sure that they get a fair shake. He is aggressive yet compassionate. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Joe is a meticulous, pragmatic lawyer focused on getting his client the best possible outcome. He identifies the issues that can potentially impact on the outcome and comes up with practical strategies to ensure the issues do not become major problems. He is also responsive and attentive toward clients, always making you feel welcome in his office."
"Joe is a compassionate and dedicated professional. He zealously and tirelessly represents clients in a variety of areas, including debtor law, family law, and immigration law. Joe always puts his client before himself. I highly recommend him without hesitation."
"Mr. Joseph Seifert is an intelligent, hard working, and compassionate attorney with a strong sense of integrity. He has always shown a great deal of care and concern for his clients and I have known him to work tirelessly on their behalf. I have referred clients to Attorney Seifert in the past and will continue to do so in the future."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Charles W. Kettlewell Professional Responsibilty Award, Ohio State University
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Seifert Law Center
2008 - 2009
Producer, LNH Insight
2000 - 2003
Director International Finance, Besser Company
1998 - 2000
Director of Operations, MInoru Yamasaki Associates
1990 - 1995
President, Estina Mir Ltd.
1981 - 1986
Vice President/CFO, Affiliated Investment Securities, Inc.
Associations
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Wisconsin Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Waukesha County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Martinez v. Wimmer Bros.
Settled Successfully
Story v. Story
Successfully reversed.
Dantzler v. City of Milwaukee
Successfully settled
Cypert v. New Year Auto
Settled Successfully
Krivoshein v. Wells Fargo Bank & Great Lakes Recovery
Settled Successfully
Education
2007
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Doctorate
2006
Oxford University, St. Anne's College
Credit
N/A
University of New York, Excelsior
Bachelors of Global Business
N/A
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Credit
Speaking Engagements
2011
Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference
Self Help Repossion - understanding the rules
2011
Immigration Law Fundamentals
Immigration Practice and Procedures
2010
Legal Issues for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Issues affecting Women
Languages
German
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I never received the certified letter the credit union sent because they didn't update my file (I went in to make a payment and
22 May 2015
Q&A
What exactly is a municipal citation?
11 Sep 2011
Q&A
Can I get a disorderly conduct ticket due to my Facebook status?
09 Sep 2011