Ginger L. Murray

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Ginger L. Murray

also known as Your Family Law Center

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

2310 Crossroads Dr., Suite 4900, Madison, WI

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About Ginger

Biography

Helping families in crisis find solutions that reduce trauma for kids, while protecting your assets.

It is a great pleasure to help you get the legal system to acknowledge your new family!

Years of experience taught me the most efficient means to get fair results with maximum tax benefits

Years of experience taught me how to aggressively protect victims and defend those wrongly accused.

I assist nearly 85% of my clients in reaching an agreed upon end result in their family law matter

I help families in transition find solutions that reduce trauma for the children.

Helping families in crisis find solutions that reduce trauma for kids, while protecting your assets.

Helping families in crisis find solutions that reduce trauma for kids, while protecting your assets.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

We are available as counsel for the parents/parties or as guardian ad litem. Whether there can be an amicable agreement or lofty litigation, we are experienced and ready to lead you through your case.

30 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Family 30%

This is a very broad definition and truly reflects our work. Most any case that impacts your family ... is a case we are prepared to handle!

30 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Child Custody 15%

Child custody is often included in contested & uncontested divorce/legal separation/paternity cases. This category reflects cases in which the client's only issue is child support. We will zealousy advocate for your child(ren)'s best interest(s).

30 years | 1,500 cases

15%
Child Support 10%

Many contested and uncontested divorces include child support. This category reflects clients who ONLY have a child support issue. We are able to quickly assess the need for support/ability of the parents to pay support and advocate your position.

30 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Adoption 5%

We represent parents in step-parent adoptions, and/or serve as guardian ad litem is these cases as well as TRP/adoptions.

25 years | 25 cases

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

While DV is present in many of our contested cases (see above), this category refers to DV injunctions/restraining orders.

30 years | 50 cases

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

When parties do not have a dispute, the case can be processed with great efficiency and using very cost-effective means. 85% of our cases ultimately settle, but only about 5% are truly processed without ANY dispute.

30 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Your Family Law Center, SC

2310 Crossroads Dr., Suite 4900, Madison, WI, 53718

yourfamilylawcenter.com

Jefferson Office - by appointment only

121 E. Racine Street, Jefferson, WI, 53549

yourfamilylawcenter.com

Your Family Law Center S.C.

104 W. Washington St., Crandon, WI, 54520

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Ginger online.

Ginger L. Murray's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Professional, Knowledgeable, Experienced and Proactive in Family, Divorce and seperation , Child Custody

Ginger L. Murray helped us to adopt our two oldest adult grandchildren and get legal custody of our minor Grandson. Her knowledge of the law and court system as well as her ability to work with other attorneys was invaluable. We chose her because we had dealt with her before in regards to Family la...w matters. The whole legal process lasted just 8 months. We were aware of every possible issue throughout. Communication was fast, accurate and professional with all parties involved. The overall resulting benefits far exceeded the costs. I highly recommend Ginger Murray and her law firm to anyone needing legal counsel in these areas.

Ginger Murray

Replied last October 21, 2019

Thank you for trusting me with all your family law matters. Adoptions are the best, as we get to use our efforts to create a family! Thankfully both parents were in agreement as that always makes things better for the kids!

Posted by Jen | March 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly knowledgeable in high conflict divorce

Ginger has been a game changer for me and my kids. She is knowledgeable about the process, listens intently to the goals you have for your case, and is very balanced in her approach to get the best outcome. When in a long initial divorce proceeding, or when in a high conflict divorce where court co...ntact is frequent or many years, she is able to keep the bigger picture in mind. She is incredibly attentive to detail and consistently shows up for court prepared. Alternatively, she is also highly skilled at working with the other party to settle differences and come to agreement outside of court to attain the very best outcomes possible, especially when children are involved. She is a straight shooter and will let you know when you are asking for something unreasonable, or when case law does not support your request. She is incredibly respectful of what has brought you to her, and understands the psychological aspects of personality disorders. The only down side is that Ginger is very good- and therefore very busy. She will always be prepared and meet deadlines, but at times you will need to be patient and persistent in getting the document drafted, or a response if it is not of urgency. Living this life personally for many years, and being a professional in the field of high conflict divorce/GAL/custody evaluations, I can not say how much I appreciate being able to have Ginger be a part of my team in this process.

Ginger Murray

Replied last March 17, 2019

Thank you Jen. It has been my privilege to help you in your high conflict family law matter. Also, thank you for being understanding when other clients' cases have caused me not to be immediately available. My team continues to work on making sure that someone will be available to take and respond to your calls/questions/concerns.

Posted by Becky | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Attorney

Divorce is hard at any age. But for me I was 66, married 43 years and used to relying on my ex-husband for my future financial planning. Ginger and her team listened to me, sorted through my mess and dealt with my ex husband's difficult attorney. She directed me to other professionals when I needed m...ore assistance. The team always kept me informed in a very professional manner when often I may not have been. I am forever grateful to Ginger and her team.

Ginger Murray

Replied last September 22, 2015

Thank you for the kind words Becky. It was truly our honor to help you through this difficult stage in your life. I wish you well in your retirement and with those new grand babies!

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

We ended up having to hire someone else...

We hired Ginger to take care of our case and over the course of several months I never had any idea what she was doing for us. She had pawned our case off onto a colleague because she was busy but things still weren’t being done efficiently. Everything was typed wrong and we were paying over $300 an ...hour for her to waste months of our time. When we hired another lawyer amour case was handled, start to finish, within a month and we always knew what was going on with our case. You should never be left to wonder what is happening for WEEKS at a time when there is the custody of a child at stake.

Ginger Murray

Replied last June 19, 2018

I am saddened and confused to read that someone thought that I was not available for his/her/their case. In an effort to keep costs down for clients, an associate is often called up to help with initial drafting, compiling exhibits, and providing updates, as the associate charges 50% of my hourly rate. I never "hand off" a client to another lawyer for hearings or substantive matters, without a client's permission. I am sorry that you felt left out of the loop as I wholeheartedly agree that custody and placement of children deserves the utmost attention.

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Ginger L. Murray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Phebus

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Ginger Murray because of her knowledge, experience and fortitude, all of which serve her clients well. She is respected by judges and fellow lawyers alike. She advocates strongly on behalf of her clients."

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M. Miller

Adoption lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Kowalski

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ginger for family law issues. I have worked with Ginger on some very difficult cases, on both the same and opposing sides of tough issues. She is a skilled advocate, and cares about her clients."

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George Mccranie

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"Ginger has always been a passionate an effective advocate. She is respected in the legal community."

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Clark Paulson

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Murray combines that rare collection of competency, caring and innovation which makes her a 'first choice' attorney in family law matters."

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Douglas Phebus

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Silver Medal: 2nd place for my division, JayHawk Late Bird Triathon

1995

Charles O. Easterling Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Mississippi Public Defender

N/A

WIPCOD Scholarship, Wisconsin Professional Council on Divorce

N/A

Scholarship, American Bar Association/ American Law Institute Environmental Law Division

Work Experience

2014 - Present

President, Lead Family Law Atty., Your Family Law Center, SC

2004 - Present

President, Lawton & Cates, SC

2001 - 2004

Family Court Commissioner, Oneida County

2000 - 2004

City Attorney, City of Crandon

2000 - 2004

Family and Circuit Court Commissioner, Forest County

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Founding Member for WI Chapter

2012 - Present

Wisconsin Inter-Professional Committee on Divorce

Board Member

2009 - Present

Office of Lawyer Regulation: District Committee

Member/Investigator

2008 - Present

James E. Doyle American Inn of Court

Member

2004 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Oneida-Vilas-Forest County Bar Association

Past President

1996 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2006 - 2013

Children & Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Past Chair

2006 - 2008

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services

Fundraising Committee Member

2005 - 2008

State Bar of Wisconsin: Mock Trial

Judge

2004 - 2010

Legal Association for Women

member

2003 - 2016

Office of Lawyer Regulation

Committee Chairperson

1998 - 2004

Lions Club (Crandon)

Past President

1995 - 2004

Wabeno High School

Mock Trial Coach

1993 - 1995

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Borreson v. Yunto, Appeal No. 2005AP190 , COURT OF APPEALS OF WISCONSIN, 2006 WI App 63; 292 Wis. 2d 231;

Make-up placement time and atty/GAL fees awarded.

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Education

1995

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Advanced Family Law Violence in the Home

2011

Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference Women in the Legal Profession: Unique Challenges

2011

State Bar of Wisconsin, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee FAMILY LAW MATTERS: Perspective From Both Sides of the Bench

2011

Lexis-Nexis National Sales Meeting

Client Panel

2009

Summer Camp Training

Legal Implications for Camp Counselors

2009

Public Hearing

Wisconsin Indian Child Welfarw Act

2007

26th Annual Family Law Workshop

Basic Divorce 101

2004

annual presentation

Legal Implications when you turn 18

N/A

National Business Institute: Child Custody and Visitation

Parent Child Contact

Publications

2012

NBI Violence in the Home

2008

Wi State Journal: Section: CAPITAL REGION BUSINESS JOURNAL WHAT TO DO ABOUT CHANGING CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS

2008

Wisconsin Woman Restraining Orders

Languages

English

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