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Michael A Edwards
also known as Mike Edwards
About Michael
Biography
Michael A. Edwards was born in Milwaukee, WI. Michael attended the Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 2014 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, Politics & Society and Rhetoric & Communication Studies. Michael graduated from Drake with University Honors.
Michael graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2017 with a Certificate in Sports Law as well as Pro Bono Honors for volunteering nearly 400 hours of his time to pro bono legal services.
Currently, Michael assists clients with family law issues in the Greater Milwaukee area and surrounding counties including the Fox Valley.
While in school, Michael held various internship positions including positions with a sole practitioner, a bankruptcy firm, Bronx County Civil Court of New York, the Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Family Division, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee and compliance for Marquette University Athletics.
Over the years Michael has also been of service to his community having worked with the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Meals from the Heartland, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Easter Seals and United Way.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 8 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & Johnson Sc
413 N. 2nd St., Suite 150, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
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Michael A Edwards's Reviews
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Posted by Tristan | August 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend!
Michael Edwards was an easy choice.. From day one he was invested. He helped me tremendously in achieving the best possible outcome for my case. Great guy to have in your corner and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him in the future.
Posted by Miranda | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing family lawyer
Mr.Edwards was a huge help in my family law case, he helped me navigate through everything and made the process very easy. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Well-versed in state law
Attorney Edwards did an excellent job representing me, while keeping the best interests of the child in mind. His knowledge of state law and willingness to consider input from the client, marrying the two for the best representation, was excellent. Highly recommend.
Posted by Donna | February 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best decision I ever made.
Michael Edwards was a pleasure to work with during a difficult time in my life. He was readily available, compassionate and down to earth. He was always quick to reply to emails and phone calls. Any questions I had he was able to answer quickly or was completely honest and said he would do some ...
Posted by Jose Lara | February 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
All I would like to say is that Michael Edward's is an amazing and talented attorney and is very great at what he does. I hired him to take on my case while I was incarcerated and i was able to get out and still gain full sole placement custody of my children and was still able to get support also ....
Michael A Edwards's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent family law attorney, highly recommend, and is tenacious in his representation of his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. His diligence and tenacity are incredible. Once he takes on a client, he engages fully in their case and is a strong reliable ally."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2025
Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2024
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2024
Top Attorneys in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Magazine
2024
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2024
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2024
Honored Listee, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2023
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2023
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2022
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2022
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2022
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2021
Top Attorney Rating, Avvo
2021
Lead Counsel Rated in Family Law and Divorce, Lead Counsel
2021
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2018
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Pro Bono Society Award, Marquette University Law School
2014
University Honors, Drake University
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & Johnson, S.C.
2021 - 2024
Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Benske, Gatzke, McFadden & Rose
2020 - 2020
Attorney, Divergent Family Law
2019 - 2019
Senior Associate Attorney, Sterling Law Offices, S.C.
2019 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Zacherl, O'Malley & Endejan, S.C.
2016 - 2017
Compliance Intern, Marquette University Athletics
2016 - 2016
Law Clerk, The Law Offices of Jonathan Goodman
2016 - 2016
Judicial Intern for Judge Mary Kuhnmuench, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Family Division)
2016 - 2016
Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee
2015 - 2017
Legal Volunteer, Milwaukee Justice Center Family Forms Clinic
2013 - 2013
Judicial Intern for Judge David Cohen, Bronx County Civil Court (New York)
2012 - 2013
Legal Intern, Malmquist Law Firm
Associations
2021 - Present
Milwaukee Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
The Leander J. Foley, Jr. Society of Family LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
Fond du Lac County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
The Young Professionals of Fond du LacMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2017 - Present
The Divorce Cooperation InstituteMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Post-judgment Child Support Arrears
Removed $62,000 worth of child support arrears owed.
Divorce for a 63 year marriage
Settled by Marital Settlement Agreement
Education
2017
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
Drake University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2022
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2022 Top Ranked Under 40 Family Law Attorneys
2019
Wisconsin Family Law Info
Holiday Placement Tips for Parents
2017
2017
The Fond du Lac Reporter
Zacherl, O’Malley & Endejan adds two attorneys, Michael Edwards and Michelle Wenninger
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
WANT A DIVORCE FROM AN ILLEGAL THAT HAS MOVED AND LOCATION IS UNKNOWN?
17 Apr 2025
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Child Support Calculation
15 Aug 2017
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Can i legally date a minor, involving kissing, hugging and holding hands?
13 Jul 2017