Haley B. Wright

Haley B. Wright

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Eau Claire, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Criminal Defense, Government

1101 W. Clairemont Ave., Suite 1B, Eau Claire, WI

About Haley

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, Separation, Custody, Adoption, Post-dissolution Proceedings, Paternity, Grandparent Visitation, Child Support, Child Abuse, Guardian ad Litem Work

16 years

60%
Guardianship 20%

Initiating guardianship proceedings for minors and adults, challenging guardianships for cause.

16 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Probation Revocations

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Haley Wright

1101 W. Clairemont Ave., Suite 1B, Eau Claire, WI, 54701

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Haley B. Wright's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maryann | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Attny Wright is highly knowledgeable, thorough, considerate and goes above and beyond.

I was represented by Atty Wright in a guardianship and family law case that was quite involved with multiple parties and states. Her attention to specifics and details is extraordinary. Her knowledge of the law thorough, and her response and timeliness spot on. Our case was not ordinary - neither is... Atty Wright. She is exceptional in her consideration of the law and explained the case every step of the way with clarity and consistency. Haley's caring attitude and genuine interest are immeasurable. Not knowing anything about the law, we had to rely on her for the very best direction to conclude to a fair and just result. Atty Wright goes above and beyond in our opinion and does not shut a case until all is resolved to satisfaction. We were lucky that Atty Wright took our case, considering the factors involved. She jumped right in and never let up - she deserves higher than a 5 star rating! Our thanks go out to Atty Wright and all she has done for our family.

Posted by Matt | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Quick, efficient resolution to our guardianship issue

Haley recently helped us complete a guardianship for our daughter with a disability. Throughout the process, she was warm, professional, and made sure we understood everything. She made sure our daughter was comfortable with the process as well. Her rates were very reasonable, and she completed th...e work on time and on budget. I would not hesitate to hire her again.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hard worker and realistic

Haley was extremely organized with my case and even though there were so many unknowns, she was able to help me get through my divorce with everything that I wanted to get from it. I would highly recommend Haley to anyone looking for a good family law attorney as she was willing to do what it took f...or my case.

Posted by Austin Tschernach | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Expertise above and beyond

I hired Haley Wright to help me obtain guardianship of my mother when her medical condition made it so she could no longer make her own decisions. It became clear very quickly during the process that I'd made the right choice in picking Haley. My mother had already been placed in a facility befor...e we figured out that I did not have the proper Power of Attorney paperwork in place. We were in a bind and needed quick resolution. Haley guided us through the process seemingly effortlessly. When we were misinformed by the facility about what they required, she was so familiar with the guidelines that she was able to catch and correct the facility before we went down the wrong path. She did an amazing job of coordinating our hearing date and ensuring that all needed forms and interviews took place in a timely manner. On the day of our court appearance, I was immediately impressed by the respect shown to her by her peers. It was readily apparent that the people there, who are the most knowledgeable on the subject matter, thought very highly of her and the work that she does. They made it a point to mention to me that I'd made a really good choice. Once the hearing got underway, Haley's expertise again shone bright. She had prepared our case so thoroughly that that the judge didn't even have to ask any questions of me. There was a point of during the hearing where the judge confused some details. She was on top of it and corrected the situation immediately. She also filled in a blank that she missed that would have made trouble down the road for me had she not caught it. She ultimately ensured that every detail was taken care of and I walked out of the courthouse with everything I needed taken care of. I'm very grateful for what she's done for my family and me. If ever I find someone I know in need of these types of services, I will insist that they call Haley. Simply put, I give her the highest recommendation possible.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great job

Haley did an excellent job! We had a rather sticky custody case, she Went above and beyond would definitely recommend to others!!

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Haley B. Wright's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Harrington

General practice lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Wright on a number of cases. She is diligent, knowledgeable, and hardworking, and she is an extremely vigorous advocate for her clients. When we are on opposing sides, she is also courteous and respectful, even in disagreement. She is an asset to our legal community."

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Ann Julsrud

Child custody lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Haley Wright. We both work as Guardians Ad Litem and Haley also represents parents on divorce, adoption and custody cases. She is knowledgeable and persistent in her representation of her clients."

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Heather Pauls

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Wright is a very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. She puts forth significant effort into her cases; wanting to do the best for each client she has. In divorce work, she is sensitive to the parties' circumstances and is not an obstructionist but rather works toward mutually acceptable agreements. I truly enjoy having cases with Attorney Wright as I know that I can count on her to be honest with the facts so that our clients can walk away knowing that they have a fair settlement. A great attorney to work with!"

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Nicholas Heike

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Haley is a knowledgable, zealous advocate for her clients. She treats each client's case with the respect and importance it deserves. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Best of the Chippewa Valley, Volume One Magazine

2018

Best of the Chippewa Valley, Volume One Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Haley Huiting/Wright

2008 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Winona State University

2006 - 2009

Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota Judicial Branch

Associations

2009 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Minnesota

Member

2017 - 2018

Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley/Beacon House Homeless Shelter for Families

Vice President

Education

2006

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Mount Holyoke College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2000

Rochester Community and Technical College

A.A.

Speaking Engagements

2023

2023 WI Register in Probate Association Conference

Guardianship and Protective Placement from the Perspective of a Guardian ad Litem

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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