Margaret Murphy

Margaret Murphy

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Family

933 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI

About Margaret

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

•Divorce •Child custody •Child visitation •Division of property and Assets •Paternity •Legal separation Or any family law issues dealing with military or veterans

13 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 12 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Karp & Iancu Sc

933 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53226-3432

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Margaret Murphy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Genuine and got the job done!

Maggie was a fantastic lawyer for me when going through a divorce. She assisted me twice. The first time there was no judgement when I pulled my case and try to reconcile- she was a consummate prfessional. However, it didn't work out and I found myself back working with Maggie. She is extremly thorou...gh and concise. In addition, Maggie made me feel comfortable and at ease-which is certainly not expected but absolutely appreciated. Could not have asked for better, more efficient assistance with the process!

Posted by Kellie | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You're in Good Hands with Atty. Margaret Murphy!

You will be in good hands with Attorney Margaret Murphy. She displays expertise and wise guidance during court hearings, something I witnessed during my contentious divorce. She will fight for you and get you the best possible outcome. She knows the law and explains complex legal concepts in layma...n’s terms making them understandable for someone without a law degree. Atty. Murphy would always take time to answer all my questions and prepare me for each court hearing. She promptly responded to emailed questions with thorough answers and kept me up-to-date. I was never left wondering what was happening. Attorney Margaret Murphy gets things done ahead of deadline. For instance, during a court hearing, the Commissioner gave her/us an order. Immediately following the hearing Atty. Murphy took me to another area of the courthouse and we got the order done the very same day! Working with her, I’ve seen she’s efficient, intelligent and prepared. In the courtroom, Attorney Margaret Murphy is professional and firm with the opposition. She is a great advocate and I have recommended her to several friends.

Posted by Susan | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Clear, yet compassionate guidance

Maggie Murphy recently helped me with a child custody case. She explained things thoroughly to me, and made sure I understood my options. I always knew Maggie was on my side.

Posted by Stephanie | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Attorney Murphy

Attorney Murphy did a great job representing me in my divorce case ...she was very knowledgeable and always answered any of my questions and was available to talk or email whenever I needed! She was so nice and very understanding and easy to speak to you ...my divorce was lengthy and at times complic...ated and she took care of everything for me and made it as simply as possible on my end ..... She also was sure to include all things I asked for n helped come up with a fair n accurate agreement and settlement on all our issues ranging from child support and custody to spitting assets and martial property and money ....I would highly recommend her to anyone as she did a great job!

Posted by Dhameer Tashman | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended!!!

I highly recommend Attorney Murphy! She was excellent at aiding me through difficult divorce case since my ex was deployed on active duty. She has the Military background & experience to be able to handle all of it. I highly recommend her for any military spouse or personnel going through a divor...ce. Her follow up, professionalism, knowledge, willingness to go over and beyond, and her positive attitude made dealing with my divorce feel seamless and was quickly taken care of. You will not regret hiring Attorney Murphy!

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Susan Scott

Child custody lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Attorney Murphy on some unusually challenging cases and she has always advocated strongly for her clients, but kept all communication professional and pleasant. Attorney Murphy is well versed in family law and is a skilled litigator. I look forward to working with her in the future."

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David Iancu

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Murphy is a dedicated, smart and creative attorney. Having observed her for a number of years on a daily basis I can attest to the fact that she truly cares for each and every client and works tirelessly toward each client's best interests."

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Madeleine Olmstead

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Murphy is a smart and ethical attorney. I have heard her speak at seminars as well as worked on cases with her and she is a pleasure to learn from and work with."

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William Block

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maggie is a genuine and earnest person who cares about her clients. She is hardworking and dedicated to her profession. If a friend needed an attorney, hers would be one of the first names that came to mind."

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Nathan Zimmermann

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Murphy was excellent to work with. She has an excellent drive to meet her clients interest and work with others towards resolution of a case. Her knowledge of the law is first-rate and I would recommend her to anyone."

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Jennifer Hemmer

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maggie is a great lawyer to work with. She strongly advocates for her clients while still being practical and pragmatic. Extremely knowledgeable on military cases as well."

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Jennifer Hemmer

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William Block

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Wisconsin, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

10 Best Attorney - Wisconsin, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Leadership Development Summit Nominee, 2016 Wisconsin State Bar Leadership Development Committee

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate Attorney, Karp & Iancu, S.C.

2013 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, Milwaukee Justice Center

2012 - 2012

TPR Intern, Milwuakee District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2012

Legal Sports Marketing Extern, Nike, Inc.

2011 - 2012

Compliance Intern, Northern Illinois University

2003 - 2011

Logistics Officer, United States Army

Associations

2015 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin

Member

2015 - Present

Service Academy Selection Committee for United States Senator Tammy Baldwin

Member

2014 - Present

American Inns of Court

Leander J. Foley Chapter Member

2014 - Present

Milwaukee Justice Center Annual “Run for Justice” Committee

Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair

2013 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Family Law Section

2013 - Present

Marquette Law School Board of Recent Graduates

Board Member

Education

2013

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Portland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Door County Annual Family Law Workshop

Common Custody and Placement Issues Facing Military Members and Families

2016

Divorce Wisconsin Style 2016

Judges and Attorneys Beware! Pitfalls under SCRA

Languages

English

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