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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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1984

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Geraldine Johnson-Coy's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Rebecca | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Divorce Lawyer

I hired Geri as my divorce lawyer and she was amazing! She has so much experience and that really helped because I had many a lot of questions during the divorce proceedings. Also she knew how to deal with my ex’s lawyer who didn’t want to compromise on anything. She was always professional, compassi...onate and understanding. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Lanie single mom has hope | November 05, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Geri has given me hope!

My case has not come to a complete end just yet however, Geri is working very hard on my case. I feel very confident with Her by my side. Her response time is amazing! Getting back to me same day for the most part including emails back and forth well after most attorneys would just message back nex...t morning and always checks in just to say hi and see how things are going. It's a very slow moving case but not by any fault of hers. I contacted many many Attorneys and she seemed the most reasonable, something I can actually afford. She has traveled over an hr several times to meet with me and is always there to reassure me when I start to worry to much. I can go and on.... she is one of the few things within this case I haven't doubted. I thank you Geri from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by Jamie Desjardin | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Attorney Ever

I have been back and forth in a 10-year custody placement/dispute with my ex over our minor child. I had gone through 3 previous lawyers who could never get the job done (not sure if it was lack of empathy, or just the unwillingness to push forward without settling). This time around I decided that I... was going to interview attorney after attorney, until I found one that clicked. I knew immediately after speaking with Geri she empathized with my situation and had every intention to put my son's wellbeing first and foremost. The case took us nearly two years to win, (not due to her but due to my ex never showing up to scheduled court dates) but we won! This was something no other attorney could even come close to accomplishing, and would have pushed me to settle on an agreement that I didn't feel was right, nor in my son's best interest. Not only did Geri continue to push me forward and support me through this beyond emotionally taxing experience, she was on top of everything. I felt 100% confident that she knew which path to take, and never once questioned if something was the right direction. If you are going through any child custody situation this is who you want to represent you, hands down. She did a better job than any other lawyer I have had, and her fees were about half of the price of other attorney’s.

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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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