I was referred to Annabelle Vang when searching for an attorney to represent me at small claims. My case was different from her typical custody placement, as it was to have my dog returned to me from an ex after his refusal to give me my dog back. Annabelle was patient with all of my questions and concerns, helped calm my nerves, and made sure I was as prepared as possible for the court date. My dog was awarded back to me, no doubt in large part to Annabelle. I could not have done it without her expertise. I truly appreciate what she has done for me, and I highly recommend working with her.
Like so many who find themselves searching for legal representation, the process for me was overwhelming. It was the first time I ever needed to consult and eventually hire a lawyer. I clicked on and reviewed dozens upon dozens of firms and lawyers in and around the Madison area. I made a list of those that made the "first cut" and began digging deeper into reviews. After all, I knew this was going to be an investment so I wanted to make the right choice! A choice that would provide me with the best return on my investment - a legal win!
I called and set up consultations with those that made the final cut. One of those lawyers was Attorney Annabelle Vang. I remember hanging up the phone and saying, "this is my person!" Not only was Annabelle professional, but she was extremely knowledgeable, stating her vision for our case. She was kind, articulate, and provided me with a sense of calm, which overshadowed the horrific predicament I found myself in. Above all else, I could tell she actually cared about my case.
I worked with Annabelle for the better part of 1.5 years. My case contained some extremely unique situations, some of which the court had never seen before. We faced some difficult odds, adversities, and setbacks. It was a grueling and truly exhausting case, but one thing remained, Annabelle's unwavering and steady hand. She was well calculated, well researched, and well prepared for everything that came our way. During times of stress, she heard me out, offered her honest opinion and guidance, and then got back to work, fighting for me every step of the way.
Every email, phone call, and virtual meeting we had was highly productive. She was responsive, creative, and strategic in all our communications. She wasn't there to milk the clock and "make more money" at my expense, which was what so many of the lawyers my friends had hired did to them. Annabelle was always honest with me, giving me the cost of each option. She always gave me a choice and let me decide as opposed to pressuring me into anything.
My case finally concluded and despite facing some extremely challenging odds, she helped bring us massive wins! It was one of the most relieving moments of my life and I attribute it to Annabelle.
She was exactly the person I had hoped to represent me the moment I got off that consultation phone call 1.5 years ago. She never wavered in her support for me and truly believed in my case. That is rare! She wasn't just working to win, she was working to fight for a cause and she made that cause happen!
I am so impressed and truly honored to have had Annabelle stand by my side. She did it the right way and fought tooth and nail for me! I repeat, for me! Hiring a lawyer is never cheap, but with Annabelle you know that your money is being well spent. You can trust her work ethic, you can trust her communications, you can trust that when it gets dark, she'll be the light guiding the way. Don't choose a lawyer that's going to leave you in the dark. Choose one that fights for you and your cause! I am hopeful that I won't need to head back to court anytime soon, but at least now I have comfort knowing that if that time comes, I can call on Annabelle to be there for me again.
PROMPT, ATTENTIVE, AND CARING FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY.
Attorney Vang is an Attorney at Kowalski, Wilson & Vang, LLC. She handles divorce, paternity judgments, child/spousal support, restraining orders, guardianships, and marital property agreements in Dane County and the surrounding areas. She also takes Guardian ad Litem appointments.
She obtained her undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and her law degree from Marquette University. She worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin handling disability claims before focusing on family law. Call for a free consultation today.
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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Small Claims, Pet/Property Custody
I was referred to Annabelle Vang when searching for an attorney to represent me at small claims. My case was different from her typical custody placement, as it was to have my dog returned to me from an ex after his refusal to give me my dog back. Annabelle was patient with all of my questions and concerns, helped calm my nerves, and made sure I was as prepared as possible for the court date. My dog was awarded back to me, no doubt in large part to Annabelle. I could not have done it without her expertise. I truly appreciate what she has done for me, and I highly recommend working with her.
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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2022
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Top Notch Legal Representation!
Like so many who find themselves searching for legal representation, the process for me was overwhelming. It was the first time I ever needed to consult and eventually hire a lawyer. I clicked on and reviewed dozens upon dozens of firms and lawyers in and around the Madison area. I made a list of those that made the "first cut" and began digging deeper into reviews. After all, I knew this was going to be an investment so I wanted to make the right choice! A choice that would provide me with the best return on my investment - a legal win!
I called and set up consultations with those that made the final cut. One of those lawyers was Attorney Annabelle Vang. I remember hanging up the phone and saying, "this is my person!" Not only was Annabelle professional, but she was extremely knowledgeable, stating her vision for our case. She was kind, articulate, and provided me with a sense of calm, which overshadowed the horrific predicament I found myself in. Above all else, I could tell she actually cared about my case.
I worked with Annabelle for the better part of 1.5 years. My case contained some extremely unique situations, some of which the court had never seen before. We faced some difficult odds, adversities, and setbacks. It was a grueling and truly exhausting case, but one thing remained, Annabelle's unwavering and steady hand. She was well calculated, well researched, and well prepared for everything that came our way. During times of stress, she heard me out, offered her honest opinion and guidance, and then got back to work, fighting for me every step of the way.
Every email, phone call, and virtual meeting we had was highly productive. She was responsive, creative, and strategic in all our communications. She wasn't there to milk the clock and "make more money" at my expense, which was what so many of the lawyers my friends had hired did to them. Annabelle was always honest with me, giving me the cost of each option. She always gave me a choice and let me decide as opposed to pressuring me into anything.
My case finally concluded and despite facing some extremely challenging odds, she helped bring us massive wins! It was one of the most relieving moments of my life and I attribute it to Annabelle.
She was exactly the person I had hoped to represent me the moment I got off that consultation phone call 1.5 years ago. She never wavered in her support for me and truly believed in my case. That is rare! She wasn't just working to win, she was working to fight for a cause and she made that cause happen!
I am so impressed and truly honored to have had Annabelle stand by my side. She did it the right way and fought tooth and nail for me! I repeat, for me! Hiring a lawyer is never cheap, but with Annabelle you know that your money is being well spent. You can trust her work ethic, you can trust her communications, you can trust that when it gets dark, she'll be the light guiding the way. Don't choose a lawyer that's going to leave you in the dark. Choose one that fights for you and your cause! I am hopeful that I won't need to head back to court anytime soon, but at least now I have comfort knowing that if that time comes, I can call on Annabelle to be there for me again.
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Posted by Berna | October 18, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Restraining order, Divorce and child custody
I’am grateful to Attorney Annabel Vang for being my lawyer. She is always there for me and she is very thorough and very excellent on my case. I’m abused victim for many years and she really understand my situation and my case. Hiring her is worth it. She is very kind, dependable, excellent and thorough. She will be there for you from the beginning until the end of your case. She is EXCELLENT I highly recommend her. She is very good lawyer.
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Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2021
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She is the reason why people still have hope!
Annabelle is really one of a kind. No amount of money is worth her effort and lawyer skills. She delivers her promises and really show her clients that she is there for them. This is what being a lawyer should all be about and I wish that many lawyers are like her. I would highly recommend anyone who is struggling with a diffcult ex or is seeking justice to hire her. You will not be disappointed!
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Posted by Robert J | August 13, 2021
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Very amazing and professional
My case was extremely complicated and Attorney Vang did an amazing job handling three different state jurisdiction issues. Overall I recommend her to everyone I talk to because she doesn't back down or walk away from any challenge.
Posted by Linda | January 12, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Thorough, direct, effective, compassionate
My experience working with Annabelle Vang was excellent. She brings her thorough working knowledge of family custody law to the table for her clients. She adapts to changing circumstances. I highly recommend Annabelle as a compassionate, hard working attorney in the area of family custody law.
Posted by Colleen | December 21, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Divorce and child custody
My divorce and custody battle was a nightmare. Regardless, I felt Annabelle's approach was child-centered, trauma-informed, and uniquely tailored to my case. She kept her finger on the pulse and never missed a beat.
Posted by Dustin | December 10, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Very personable and responsive
Annabelle helped me through a very challenging divorce process with logic, compassion and sound legal advice. I interviewed multiple attorneys and she was stand out in terms of her combination of legal acumen and down to earth relatability.
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
High quality representation
Attorney Annabelle Vang represented me in a difficult child support case recently. I couldn’t be more thankful for having her in my corner. She was very knowledgeable and responsive in representing my case. The on-line access was very helpful in staying in touch with all of the developments in my case and for reviewing documents. Annabelle was extremely professional and effective in helping me get a fair outcome in spite of some big challenges. Would highly recommend Attorney Vang to anyone, and have already recommended her to a close family member.
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Posted by Lora | March 20, 2019
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best lawyer ever
Annabelle was amazing! My divorce was final today and I am excited, she got me everything that I deserve. Annabelle worked extremely hard for me. Anytime I had a question her or her team answered right away. I recommend her to anyone who wants to win.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent!
I would definitely recommend Annabelle for anyone going through the divorce process. She is easy to work with, always responded quickly with answers to any questions. She made a tough process to go through easier by explaining the law in easy to understand terms and providing guidance that is realistic and fair.
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Wonderful
Annabelle was very professional and worked diligently to fulfill my needs and expectations. I am pleased with the outcome. I would absolutely recommend Attorney Vang.
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Help when I felt helpless
For a very long time it seemed to me that my situation would never get better. My child’s mother refused to let me see our son and had blocked me from contacting her. I never thought I would find myself in that situation, but when I did I contacted Annabelle. With her help I was able to establish perternity, come to an agreement in regards to placement, have my sons name legally changed, and many other things I thought not possible. In just a few months my entire life made a 180 degree turn around in the best way and now I have my boy. Annabelle is compassionate, fair, knowledgeable, and realistic. A great listener too! I would strongly recommend she and her team at Kowalski Family Law to anyone needing help with family matters — especially fathers who feel helpless to their situation.
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Posted by Brad | September 4, 2018
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Highly Recommend!!!
Annabelle helped me through a difficult divorce. She was always very responsive to my questions and helped me even when she had extremely short notice. Annabelle always laid out all of my options and took the time to explain everything so that I could make informed decisions. I highly recommend her and would hire her again if I ever needed legal representation.
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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2018
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May Divorce w/ Annabelle Vang
Annabelle Vang handled my divorce case in May of 2018. Annabelle was very thorough and very professional, she covered all the bases and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. There were no surprises in any of the proceedings or in any of the documentation. Annabelle and the firm were straight forward with any and all costs. They were very accurate and didn't have any hidden costs added to my case. I would highly recommend Annabelle and her firm for any family legal cases.
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Posted by Josh | May 16, 2018
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Child custody
Annabelle Vang is very professional and knowledgeable in family law. She represented me in a child custody case and helped me attain equal physical placement, joint legal custody and legal name change of my daughter. I would recommend her to anyone seeking legal representation and council in family matters.
Posted by Jason | May 11, 2018
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Made the Best of a bad situation
I hired Annabelle when my ex-wife decided to blindside me with divorce papers while we were working toward a collaborative divorce. Annabelle did a great job of clearly laying out potential outcomes and options for the direction we could take it.
In the end I’m actually glad that my ex decided to take that route as the final outcome is better for me than what I had planned on accepting working collaboratively with my ex-wife.
I would highly recommend adding Annabelle and her firm to the list of people you speak with before choosing a firm to represent you.
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Posted by Sarah | January 25, 2018
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Amazing Service
Annabelle helped me through a divorce and child custody without even having to go to trial! I was extremely satisfied with the service provided by Kowalski Family Law.
Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Annabelle did an excellent job fro me
Annabelle was extremely knowledgeable, organized and sympathetic to my situation. She handled everything with professionalism and efficiency and through negotiations was able to get me a fair settlement. While the opposing lawyer seemed very disorganized and was scrambling in court Annabel was always cool, collected and had all requested documentation and when asked for.
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Posted by Jacob | September 21, 2017
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Great job with a tricky case
There were a few unusual aspects of my case that probably made it different than most cases, but Annabelle was able to give clear answers and find the information she needed to bring the case to a close as quickly and painlessly as possible. I highly recommend Annabelle.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Vang is a very thoughtful and talented family law attorney. She is a great communicator and makes sure that her clients are well informed of their cases. I highly endorse Annabelle."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Annabelle is an excellent attorney. She’s intelligent, ethical and truly cares about her clients. I would highly recommend Annabelle to anyone seeking legal representation."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Vang is a proactive and dedicated attorney who knows how to get results for her clients. She is a valuable contributor to the legal community and a prized asset for any client."