Ernesto Romero

Ernesto Romero

also known as Romero Law Office, LLC, Abogado Romero

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Child custody Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

4230 North Oakland Ave. #400, Milwaukee, WI

About Ernesto

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 90%

Parental Alienation, International Abductions, Complex UCCJEA Cases, and Visitation Disputes

36 years

90%
Divorce and Separation 9%

Complex Property Disputes, Annulments, Alimony Cases

36 years

9%
Personal Injury 1%

Serious Injuries Only

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Romero Law Office, LLC

4230 North Oakland Ave. #400, Milwaukee, WI, 53211

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Ernesto Romero's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Isaiah | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very focused

Attorney Romero was and has been available 365 24/7, and his dedication to my case was key, and I’m very appreciative of that in a system that is not necessarily father-friendly all the time. He’s made sure they followed the law and were not unfair and just.

Posted by Ashley | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Helped me get everything I asked for in custody case

There are truly not enough words to thank Ernesto for his help. This custody case has been quite the journey all I want to do is protect my son and he walked me through this journey step by step. He doesn’t play around with how thorough and responsive he is and personally responds to all emails and p...hone calls himself- even on weekends. He helped me get a motion my ex filed for custody completely dismissed and got me temporary orders awarding me sole legal custody until I can get final orders in my current county in which he also helped transfer jurisdiction too. He is a big advocate for what’s right and he was my voice throughout every court proceeding. He really set me up for success especially with the GAL and prepping me for every court hearing. He probably has a serious headache by now after having to deal with listening to my ex for the last few months but I sure do appreciate such a solid effort and most importantly - the most favorable results. He left no stone unturned when advocating for the best interest of my son and I am eternally grateful.

Posted by Danielle | March 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

This is who you want on your side!

I initially hired Attorney Romero 8 years ago to help me navigate through my child custody case. He was amazing! I was able to rest easy knowing that Attorney Romero was on my side! He was so responsive, kind, and understanding. Now, 8 years later and after getting sole custody of my child, he will s...till take the time to quickly respond to me if I reach out with questions or concerns that I have. My situation may never completely go away (simply because that is life), but I can remain confident because I have such an incredible attorney who has my back if I need him. I truly appreciate everything he has done for me and am eternally grateful.

Posted by Ashli | December 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ernesto was a perfect fit for my high conflict DV case

Finding an attorney where I felt genuinely heard was my first big challenge in navigating Family Court, until I found Atty Romero. He represented me for the first 2 years of my nearly 3 year divorce, which was a high conflict domestic violence case. Atty Romero was exactly the right person to guide m...e through the nightmare I was facing, and it was truly impressive how, from day one, he took initiative and fought zealously for my son and for me. Besides that, for the duration of our work together Atty Romero was consistently attentive, kind, compassionate, humble, trustworthy, resourceful, intelligent, flexible, and demonstrated true integrity. Each day that we talked his first question was to ask how my son was doing, and I believe that he genuinely cared about us. Eventually, we agreed that fresh representation on my case would be helpful, and even through that transition Atty Romero made himself available to my new attorney, making sure she knew exactly how to pick up where he left off. Even during the time when I had new representation, Atty Romero continued to show me and my son support and encouragement in the background. Today he is a trusted friend and I am so grateful we found him.

Posted by Derek | May 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

Attorney Romero was very open and understanding with how sensitive our case was, he was always willing to answer any questions or concerns we had during the process. Attorney Romero was always quick to return our phone calls and make sure we completely understood everything along the way. He also mad...e sure that he listened to what our concerns where and made sure to follow through with what we where fighting for during the custody battle. Never let us lose hope and in our option went above and beyond any expectations we had through all this, we could not have been happier with who we had fighting for us and my daughter. Thank you very much Attorney Romero couldn't have done it without all your help!

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Ernesto Romero's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jillian Clausen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Romero is very knowledgable in his field and a valuable expert."

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Michael Sperling

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Attorney Romero for over 20 years and have worked with him on many cases. He is a highly intelligent, compassionate and hard-working attorney. He really cares about his clients and obtains superb results."

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Jill Trotter

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ernesto. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lyris Medrano

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Romero is well respected in the legal community. He is hard working and well versed in the law. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Israel Ramon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Romero is an outstanding Divorse/Family law attorney with years of experience. He is a true advoctae for his cleints and has a great reputation as a skilled litigator."

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Kent Tess-Mattner

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. His website on divorce law in Wisconsin is second-to-none and displays his exceedingly broad grasp of family law. I have opposed him on some family law cases and found him to be a strong advocate for his clients but also easy to work with."

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Wendy Calvert

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Hanna

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Romero is always generous with his time and willing to share his expertise."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

"Top 1.5%" of lawyers in Wisconsin.", The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Leading Lawyers Award, M:Milwaukee's Lifestyle Magazine

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Leading Lawyers Award, M:Milwaukee's Lifestyle Magazine

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Leading Lawyers - Highest-Ranked Attorneys Article, M:Milwaukee's Lifestyle Magazine

2001

Best Lawyers, Milwaukee Magazine

1999

Best Lawyers - Top 175 Attorneys of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Magazine

1998

Private Firm Attorney-of-the-Year Award, Wisconsin Supreme Court, State Bar of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Law Foundation

Associations

1990 - Present

Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association

Past President and Member

2009 - 2013

Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic

Current pro bono attorney

2000 - 2001

Wisconsin Working Group on Pro Se Litigant Issues

Former Member

1998 - 2003

Wisconsin Family Justice Clinic

Co-Creator and Founding Director

1997 - 1998

Wisconsin State Bar

Appointee to the Legal Assistance Committee

1997 - 2005

Leander J. Foley Matrimonial Inns of Court

Former Counselor-Administrator

1990 - 2018

The Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association

President, Former Moderator, WHLA.org

Sample of Legal Cases

International Child Abduction Case

Happy mother-child reunification after 10 years!

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