$ 150-350 per hour
Gricel Santiago-Rivera
About Gricel
Biography
Gricel Santiago-Rivera es una abogada de derecho familiar con amplia experiencia en divorcios, custodia legal y custodia física de menores, paternidad, manutención infantil y familiar. Además, Gricel representa a clientes en Órdenes de Restricción Temporales/Permanentes por Abuso Doméstico y Acoso, y actúa como Curadora ad Litem, representando el bienestar de menores y adultos.
Además de representar a clientes, Gricel provee entrenamiento, educación y asistencia técnica legal a otros abogados e intercesores legales, así como tutoría a estudiantes. Actualmente, Gricel es miembro de las Secciones de Derecho Familiar, y los Niños y las Leyes del Colegio de Abogados. Cuando estaba en la Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Wisconsin, Gricel hizo internados en el Programa de Asistencia Legal a Personas Encarceladas, la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Dane, y el Proyecto de Inocencia. Nativa de Puerto Rico, Gricel habla el español con soltura.
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Gricel Santiago-Rivera is a family law attorney with extensive experience with divorces, child legal custody and physical placement, paternity, child and family support. In addition, Gricel represents parties in Domestic Abuse and Harassment Temporary Restraining Orders/Injunctions, and acts as Guardian ad Litem, representing the best interests of the children and adults.
In addition to client representation, Gricel provides training, education and legal technical assistance to other attorneys and legal advocates, as well as mentorship to students. Currently, Gricel belongs to the Family Law and the Children and the Law Sections of the State Bar. While at UW Law School, Gricel held internships in the Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Program, the Dane County District Attorney’s Office and the Innocence Project. A native of Puerto Rico, Gricel is fluent in Spanish.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
50 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 25 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003
Location
Santiago Family Law and Mediation Services, LLC
P.O. Box 70798, Madison, WI, 53707
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Gricel Santiago-Rivera's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2014
Terrific, Kind and Very Effective
Gricel was my lawyer for my divorce. I am so grateful to have had her help me, I had met with other lawyers but they didn't understand how to handle international divorce. Gricel had tons of experience with international clients and was very honest and effective in court. She explained everything to...
Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2014
I regret that Gricel had worked with my divorce case.
This attorney did my divorce, and I had worst experience in my life. If you thinking to hair her as your lawyer, please wast your money for something else. Do not even approach her office, if you do, you will regret about that rest of your life.
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2013
Review Gricel Santiago-Rivera
Ms. Santiago-Rivera was prompt and helpful she listened to find out my goals for the case and helped me achieve them.
Gricel Santiago-Rivera's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Santiago-Rivera is a leader in areas of family law and mediation where they intersect with domestic violence work. She teaches statewide courses on these topics on her own, with other professionals and members of the judiciary. She works with clients from all continents and makes sure to balance and consider the cultural concerns that can arise in family law when one or both parties are foreign born."
"I fully endorse Gricel Santiago-Rivera. Ms. Santiago-Rivera is completely committed to her clients and is a compassionate and skilled family law attorney."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.
Suspension issued in WI, 2003
updated on 10/14/2014Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Gricel’s comment:
“2007 - LICENSE REINSTATED”
Honors
2011
Liesel Blockstein Community Leadership Award, Community Shares of Wisconsin
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Santiago Family Law and Mediation Services, LLC
2012 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, ITT Technical Institute
2007 - 2020
Director/Managing Attorney, RISE Law Center
Associations
2000 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2013 - 2020
Child Advocacy Centers of WisconsinBoard of Directors
2010 - 2014
Legal Assistance Committee - State Bar of WisconsinMember
2009 - 2010
Committee for the Welfare of Immigrant Children and Families - WI Department of Children and FamiliesMember
2009 - 2012
UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence - Board of DirectorsPresident
Education
1999
University of Wisconsin Law School
1997
University of Wisconsin, Madison
MA - Masters
1995
University of Wisconsin, Madison
MA - Masters
1993
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
PINNACLE - State Bar of Wisconsin
Family Law Mediation Training
2014
PINNACLE - State Bar of Wisconsin
Shelter From the Storm: Domestic Abuse & Family Law
2013
Transform the Conversation: Explore. Expand. Create.
Judging a Family Law Custody Case - Insights from Bench and Bar
2013
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Family Law
2011
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Family Law Training - Basic and Advanced Topics
2011
Through the Eyes of a Child
GAL and Domestic Violence
2011
Legal Action of Wisconsin Volunteer Training
Family Law
Publications
2010
Committe Report and Recommendations to the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Serving Immigrant and Refugee Families in the Child Welfare System
Languages
English
Spanish