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Jolene D. Schneider
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Attorney Jolene Schneider practices family law, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and child guardianship, serving clients throughout the Fox Valley, Wisconsin area and beyond. With 25 years of experience, she combines her courtroom ingenuity with her skills as a trained Mediator and Arbitrator to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Whether handling straightforward cases or navigating highly complex legal matters, Attorney Schneider is dedicated to helping families find positive and effective solutions. Her focus, tenacity, and commitment to her clients have earned her recognition in Super Lawyers and the Best Lawyers in America.
In addition to her practice, Attorney Schneider is an active leader in the legal community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, is an Editor of the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, and is currently serving her third term on the State Bar of Wisconsin Fee Arbitration Panel. A respected authority in her field, she frequently shares her knowledge by presenting at continuing legal education seminars for attorneys and judges alike.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Divorce and Separation
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29 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
My divorce
I hired Jolene to represent me in my divorce. I had never had a reason to hire a lawyer and I had never been to court for anythiing in my life. Our finances are complicated and my husband and I are not communicating good, so I knew that I wouldn't be able to do the divorce on my own. Jolene was re...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Best Lawyer - Family Law and Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Ten Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2010
Graduate, Leadership Oshkosh, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
1999
Graduate, Leadership Fox Cities, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
1997
Who's Who American Law Students, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney/Shareholder, Remley Law, S.C.
1997 - 2012
Attorney/Shareholder, Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.
Associations
2024 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law SectionTreasurer
2021 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, Legislation CommitteeCo-chair
2019 - Present
Wisconsin Journal of Family LawEditorial Board Member
2019 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law SectionBoard Member
2010 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Collaborative Family Law Council of WisconsinMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1997 - Present
Outagamie County Bar AssociationMember
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member
Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin
Board Member
2023 - 2024
State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law SectionSecretary
2000 - 2002
United Way Fox CitiesFund Allocation Committee Chair
2000 - 2002
American Red Cross, Outagamie County ChapterBoard Member
2000 - 2012
Wisconsin Association for JusticeMember
1999 - 2001
Xavier High SchoolMock Trial Coach
1996 - 1997
University of Wisconsin Law SchoolMoot Court Board Member
1995 - 1997
Wisconsin Law ReviewMember and Articles Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
In re the Marriage of Diane Poquette and Scott Poquette
The Court of Appeals remanded the case back to the Circuit Court and determined retroactive child support was not appropriate.
In re the Marriage of Patrick J. Curran and Maria Curran
Successfully defended request of former husband to terminate Section 71 spousal support payments.
Gulmire v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Ins. Co. - Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Successful appeal to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, who concluded that there was insurance coverage
Pierce v. Physicians Ins. Co. of Wisconsin, Inc. - Wisconsin Supreme Court
Successful appeal to the the Wisconsin Supreme Court, who determined that claim could proceed.
Megal v. Green Bay Area Visitor and Convention Bureau, Inc. - Wisconsin Supreme Court
Successful appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court, who determined that claim could proceed.
Lawrence J. Little v. Dorothy C. Little - Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Successful defense against former husband's claim to terminate maintenance, preserving support for recipient former spouse.
Education
1997
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1994
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
BS - Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2025
2025 Family Law Update
2025 Family Law Update
2024
Door County Family Law Workshop
"Protecting Integrity: Exploring Ethical Dilemmas and Mitigating Malpractice in Family Law"
2024
2024 Family Law Update
2024 Family Law Update
2023
Collaborative Academy
"Intimate Partner Violence and Interdisciplinary Family Law Teams"
2023
Collaborative Academy
"Child Support Guidelines Quadrennial Review"
2023
2023 Family Law Update
2023 Family Law Update
2023
2023 Fall Education al Event
Mock Trial Presenter - "The Intersection of Trauma and Family Law"
2022
2022 Family Law Update
"2022 Family Law Update"
2021
Advanced Skills and Techniques for Family Law Practice 2021
"The Pitfalls and Perils of Co-Parenting Through a Pandemic"
2021
2021 Continuing Legal Education Conference
"Wisconsin Family Law in the 2020's: Recent Updates and a Look Ahead"
2020
2020 Family Law Update
"2020 Family Law Update"
2018
Door County Family Law Workshop
"What Judges Are Taught About Maintenance: It's More than a Single Factor"
2017
2017 Family Law Update
"2017 Family Law Update"
2015
Advanced Issues in Family Law
"Non-traditional Families and Paternity Disputes"
2015
Advanced Family Law
"Child and Spousal Support Issues"
2014
Fall Seminar
"Spousal Maintenance Under Temporary Orders and Post-Judgment Modification of Maintenance"
2012
Wisconsin Judicial College
"Maintenance and Child Support: The Interrelationship"
2012
Outagamie County Bar Association
"Dealing With The Unexpected During Divorce"
2012
Exploring the Law
Family Law
2011
Wisconsin Judicial College
"Maintenance and Child Support: The Interrelationship"
2011
Spring Seminar
"Expert Witnesses & The Scheduling Order"
2011
Exploring the Law
Family Law
2010
Women's Caucus Seminar
"Avoiding a Collision Between Divorce and Personal Injury"
2010
Exploring the Law
Family Law
2009
Wisconsin Judicial College
"Maintenance and Child Support: The Interrelationship"
2009
Spring Seminar
"Protecting Your Client from the Fishing Expedition..."
2009
Exploring the Law
Family Law
2008
Wisconsin Judicial College
"Maintenance and Child Support: The Interrelationsihp"
2007
Annual Convention
Caselaw Update
2001
Summer Seminar
Ethics and Collaborative Divorce
Publications
2023
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
"Trailblazer in Racine: Comm. Georgia Herrera"
2023
Wisconsin Lawyer
Reducing Confusion and Limiting Delay in Family Law Proceedings
2022
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
"2021-22 Legislative Agenda was All About Support, Placement, Uniformity and Consistency"
2022
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
"Trailblazer: Judge Yadira Rein"
2021
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
"COVID 19: Legal Custody Implications of Vaccinating Children"
2007
The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
"On the Quest for Victory: Practical Research for Paralegals"
2002
Wisconsin Lawyer
"Collaborative Process..."
1997
Wisconsin Law Review
Articles Editor
Languages
English