Rebecca M. Richards-Bria

Rebecca M. Richards-Bria

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Mauston, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

225 E State St, PO Box 351, Mauston, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1997

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Richards-Bria Law Office

225 E State St, PO Box 351, Mauston, WI, 53948-0351

Richards-Bria Law Office LLC

225 E State St, Mauston, WI, 53948-2125

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

"That's not her job to do that."

Several calls to her office were rudely answered by her assistant. Did not answer the questions and repeated what I already knew. When I asked what the purpose of her services are _ " to lookout for the best interest of the client" okay please educate me to what the entails. " to look out for the bes...t interest of the client". Great thank you for telling me what I already know. She is the worst attorney and has absolutely no business practicing law NOR being pushed on anyone from the Juneau County Court House. I will be lodging a formal complaint with the State Bar Association.

Posted by John | November 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Huge Mistake

I hired Rebecca to represent me in my divorce proceedings. It was clear from the beginning that she assumed that my case was, "just like all the others" and from the get go she was more interested in listening to the opposing counsel than me. The next attorney I hired to replace her confirmed that ...I was being completely under-represented and the differences in how they conducted business were stark. My next attorney helped me navigate the most challenging thing I have ever dealt with and I walked out of court knowing that I had won. Rebecca promised me that I would walk out of court feeling as though I had lost. She was very difficult to work with and my next attorney made things easy. Rebecca misled me and actually misrepresented my position out of spite after I challenged her on her conduct. Hiring her set me back on time and money and could have cost me custody of my children, which proved easy for my next attorney simply because I am a great father and just needed someone to represent me honestly. Rebecca was the wrong choice.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Does not care about the children.

Rebecca basically just wanted me to agree to everything my ex wanted. He was an alcoholic who let my kids drink and smoke pot at his house. Rebecca basically told me it wasn't worth fighting with my ex over custody. When his lawyer would request a change with custody and I disagreed, she would tell ...me I needed to agree because I was wasting my time. More like wasting my money... I certainly was paying her a lot of money to 'agree' with all of my ex's demands. I could have done that without a lawyer. I had better luck when I got rid of her and started dealing with the divorce myself. If you have an easy uncontested divorce, she is your lawyer, but if you have a custody battle ahead of you, find a better lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2014 | Child Custody

SHE WANTED MY DAUGHTER TO LIVE WITH AN ABUSIVE CHILD MOLESTER

I have worked with plenty of lawyers and she was awful. Rebecca was hired by the court to be my daughters guardian ad litem (my daughters court appointed lawyer who is supposed to represent my daughters best interest). I gave her reports of my ex-husbands tendency to try and sleep with underage girls... as well as extensive history with drugs and domestic violence. She claimed his past didn't matter and refused to take any information I gave her into consideration. Then halfway through the court proceedings my ex was arrested for child enticement -sexual contact and possession of paraphernalia. Hmmmmm who was right??? Now I have a large bill and she refused to call me back since he was arrested (3 weeks ago), but she had 3 phone conferences with his family members (THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR) but doesn't call me back or any of my family members back. Rebecca has made it pretty clear she does not care for me much, but I would think that she would be professional enough to just represent my daughters best interest even if she thought me to be a little annoying just because I call her too much. HER DAD IS A SICKO AND ABUSES WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND ABUSES DRUGS and I am the childs mother of course I am going to call a lot, I don't want my daughter going back to her abusive father. My opinion may change if something else changes in the next few hearings but as of now I would highly recommend NO ONE HIRE THIS WOMAN!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Does not care

I had hired her for divorce/custody. She was the worst lawyer I have ever dealt with. She does not care that children were abused or were exposed to domestic violence. She did not inform me about conversations with the GAL. Refused to listen and would not take anything you say into consideration..

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Jeffrey Blessinger

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rebecca is extremely respected in the area as a tough, aggressive and intelligent attorney in the area of family law. I highly recommend Rebecca to represent you in any family law matter. You will not be disappointed! 5 stars!"

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Amanda Wieckowicz

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rebecca is a diligent, ingenious attorney who represents all of her clients with the spirit and caring that I would want in my own attorney. I endorse her whole-heartedly."

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Experience

Associations

2000 - Present

Juneau County Bar Association

President

1997 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1997 - 2001

State Bar of Wisconsin

Law Day Chairperson

Education

1996

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Wisconsin, Superior

BS - Bachelor of Science

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