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also known as Mike Edwards
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.
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41 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Miranda | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 Jose Lara | February 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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 ....
Posted by Lynn | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Edwards is an excellent Lawyer.
When Mr. Edwards handled my case, he made me feel very comfortable with the divorce. He made sure I understood everything, including all the legal words, so there was no confusion on my end. The case went smoothly, and I am very relieved. I definitely recommend, if you’re in this unfortunate situatio...
Posted by Deborah | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Family Law Attorney
Attorney Michael A Edwards is an exceptional attorney! I knew after the in-depth consultation that he was the Attorney I wanted representing me! He is professional, personable, informative and very understanding. He communicated fully with me and I appreciated that. I hired him for a child custody...
Posted by Jacob | October 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Great Legal Service for Child Support Assistance
I hired Michael for legal service pertaining to an open child support case. It was a bit complicated as my former spouse and child lived in a different state. Prior to my former spouse moving from Wisconsin, we had generated an agreement for placement, child support and variable expenses together w...
"Excellent family law attorney, highly recommend, and is tenacious in his representation of his clients."
"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."
"Mike works tirelessly on all his projects and has an outstanding work ethic. I fully endorse this attorney."
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2026
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2026
Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Leading Family & Matrimonial Lawyer Rankings - Milwaukee, Doyle's Guide
2025
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2025
Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
2024
Honored Listee, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
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
2023
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2023
Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters
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
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
2025 - Present
National MS Society - Wisconsin ChapterBoard of Trustees
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
Removed $62,000 worth of child support arrears owed.
Settled by Marital Settlement Agreement
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
2019
2017
2017
English
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