Geraldine Johnson-Coy

Geraldine Johnson-Coy

also known as Geraldine Johnson

4.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 41 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

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Fees and Rates

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1984

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No misconduct found

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Geraldine Johnson-Coy's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Melissa | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Civil Matter

Geraldine represented my family in a civil dispute with a tenant. We are happy with the outcome. She was always on time when we had court hearings. She gave us reminders prior to each court hearing. Each court date was about 1 mo apart, and she was thoroughly prepared each time. She sent us copies of... everything that was filed with the court from the other party so that we could keep for our records and review what was filed. She made the process very easy and smooth for us. Highly recommend Geraldine as your attorney!

Posted by Stephanie | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unreliable and Dishonest

I hired Geraldine Johnson in a really brutal divorce. My first impression was that she was that she was the answer to my prayers. I hired her on very short notice but she assured me said she could handle the complexity of my case. I knew something was not right with her because she was not doing anyt...hing in order to prepare and then just days before my trial she said she “couldn’t do it.” She went on the stand and actually lied to the judge in order to be removed from case. I was left with no attorney on the day of my trial. I lost absolutely everything; including my children to an abusive, unhealthy, alcoholic man . No one believed me. My children have been mentally, physically and emotionally abused because I put my trust into Geri Johnson. Young children are not often “believable” so after a year of abuse, trauma, PTSD, etc., my children’s therapists think there is now enough evidence and history and my ex is being investigated by Child Protective Services. Hopefully this will finally bring some justice for my children. Geri may be fine for simple cases but please know she is not reliable and not able to handle more complex cases. Just beware. No one should have to go through what my children and I have been through.

Posted by Anderson | March 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Divorce

Well before a decision was given, I knew from the interactions between lawyers and judge that I had made a great choice to work with Geraldine Johnson and my trust and respect in her were well placed. She is experienced, very organized and easy to work with. She and I were quickly on the same pag...e and it was easy to trust and value her leadership. From my first meeting with Geri I understood how she operates and how the legal process would likely unfold and what to expect. She provided a list of specific things I needed to address, outlined a plan to meet face-to face for preparation, encouraged me to reach out to her whenever I needed to and gave me her fees that did not change. I know I was lucky to have had Geri on my side.

Posted by Scott | March 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I felt lucky to have found Geraldine, she handled my divorce with excellent service, promptly returning calls, texts, and emails. She kept me focused on what I needed to do, constantly kept me aware of what was going on, and advised me of potential future "surprises" that can happen in court on the ...day of divorce. In court, she was a gem, I was frazzled by what was going on around me, and she kept me in focus by indicating what was fair or not. Her rate was more that fair, based upon consultation with friends going through what I did. Lastly, while her knowledge and skills were key to my divorce, she is also a great listener, I have the notion that she loves her occupation, helping people.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

2015 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission

2015

2014 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission

1983

Student Funded Public Interest Fellowship, Northwestern University School of Law

N/A

2016 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission

Work Experience

2012 - Present

President/Attorney, Johnson Law Offices, S.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association

1987 - Present

Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

1984 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Education

1984

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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