Atty. Christy A. Brooks
Christy Brooks serves as Counsel to the firm where she focuses on school and family law, and litigation techniques. Her previous work for school districts had a special emphasis on state and federal laws affecting pupil matters including discipline and special education.
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About Christy A. Brooks at a glance
Christy A. Brooks is a family law attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1977) and Wellesley College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christy Brooks serves as Counsel to the firm where she focuses on school and family law, and litigation techniques
- Her previous work for school districts had a special emphasis on state and federal laws affecting pupil matters including discipline and special education
- In the family law area, in addition to divorce and paternity, her work included Collaborative Divorce cases
- Her civic activities have included: Board of Directors: Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Greater Milwaukee Voluntary Action Center, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Task Force on Family Violence (President)
- She is a member of the Milwaukee County Healthy Start Community Action Network (CAN)
- She also was a member of the City of Milwaukee and Madison Boards of Zoning Appeals
- Christy has served as past secretary to the McKinley Elementary PTA, and as past secretary to the Milwaukee Wellesley Club
- She was a member of the Wauwatosa Civil Service Commission for ten years (Chair from 2002-2004)
- She also worked with the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families Committee to reduce infant mortality
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Christy A. Brooks's Areas of Practice
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Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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