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With over three decades devoted to family law, Margaret "Peggy" Herlitzka is a seasoned litigator who has handled hundreds of sensitive and complex cases—ranging from custody and placement disputes to child support, spousal maintenance, and division issues. She augments her practice by serving as a Supplemental Court Commissioner for La Crosse County, bringing judicial insight to her advocacy. Peggy’s excellence has been recognized repeatedly: fourteen Family Law Super Lawyer selections from Milwaukee Magazine, annual Best Lawyer honors since 2013, and Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in 2016, 2018, and 2021. Equally committed to community service, she has been honored by the State of Wisconsin’s BPW as a Woman of Inspiration and by the YWCA of the Coulee Region as an Outstanding Woman; she was also celebrated as “Mrs. Oktoberfest” in 2015. She currently leads the Wisconsin Law Foundation as its president and serves on the Aptiv Foundation board.
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37 years
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1989
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505 King St # 300, PO Box 1927, La Crosse, WI, 54602-1927
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Posted by Cheryl | May 02, 2021
Margaret "Peggy" is a great attorney!
Margaret gave me great advice. I would not hesitate to contact her again in the future.
Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Best hire!
Peggy is a great attorney. She is very detailed and explains everything throughout the process. She always answers questions and emails in a timely fashion.
Posted by Marlis | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Margaret Herlitzka is Fantastic!
Margaret (Peggy) represented me during my divorce. My ex-husband and I were going to try to do a pro-se divorce on our own. The paperwork was very difficult to navigate. There are huge tax implications of done incorrectly. We had met Peggy prior to our divorce and we both know she is a wonderful ...
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent
Atty. Herlitzka represented me during my divorce. She was very thorough and professional throughout the entire process. I could count on her to always be upfront and also have the needed sensitivity to the issues at hand.
Posted by Autumn | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Herlitzka provides wonderful service
Attorney Herlitzka is a fantastic communicator who has a passion for her clients and the law. She offers wonderful service while keeping her client's best interests at heart. Attorney Herlitzka always took time to listen to my concerns and respected me as a client.
"Extremely knowledgeable and very attentive to her client's needs. She is extremely effective and well-deserving of her many accolades."
"Peggy Herlitzka is a professional, experienced and highly skilled family law attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2014
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2013
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2013
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Best Lawyer - Family Law Tier I, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2012
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2011
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
2009
Woman of Inspiration, WI Business and Professional Women
2008
Outstanding Woman in Business/Professional, YWCA of the Coulee Region
2005
Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine
1989 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik
2017 - Present
Wisconsin Law FoundationVice Chair
2013 - Present
Wisconsin Law FoundationBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Wisconsin Law FoundationFellow
1998 - Present
Golden Key Intermational Honour SocietyHonorary Member
1995 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, General Litigation SectionMember
1989 - Present
La Crosse County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2017
State Bar of Wisconsin, Local Bar Relations CommitteeChairperson
2011 - 2012
La Crosse County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2017
Gundersen Health FoundationSteppin' Out in Pink Survivor Tent Chair
2003 - 2011
WAFER Food PantryFormer Board of Directors Chair
1992 - 2003
State Bar of Wisconsin, Law-related Education CommitteeMember
1989 - 2004
American Bar AssociationMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Familial Breast Cancer
2013
Parenting Plans
2011
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