Atty. Jane E. Probst
Jane specializes in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, grandparent rights, custody, child support, juvenile law, termination of parental rights, adoptions and guardianship. Jane not only has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, but she is also a member of the Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin with an objective of resolving divorces without the cost and acrimony of the standard litigation process.
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Jane E. Probst is a Member based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, practicing at Probst Law Offices, S.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and poa. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990) and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2022). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (B.B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Brookfield, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jane specializes in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, grandparent rights, custody, child support, juvenile law, termination of parental rights, adoptions and guardianship
- Jane not only has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, but she is also a member of the Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin with an objective of resolving divorces without the cost and acrimony of the standard litigation process
- She was certified by University of Wisconsin as a Divorce Mediator in November, 2006
- Since 1990, Jane has had a variety of experiences in other areas of law such as criminal defense, real estate and probate
- She has successfully litigated family, civil, juvenile and criminal cases throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Dane counties
- Jane has been successful in appeals before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and has argued before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
- Jane also represents clients in appeals before the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- In August, 2022, Jane became licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
- She will be expanding her law practice to the northern counties of Illinois, such as Lake, DuPage, Cook, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, Joe Daviess and Winnebago Counties
- This allows her greater ability to service clients with legal needs over the two bordering State lines
- Jane also has a 10 rating on AVVO.Com and was named as a Leading Lawyer in 2015 Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine
- She is a regular presenter in many national Continuing Legal Education seminars for the education of other attorneys and paralegals
- Jane is married and resides in the Milwaukee area suburbs with her husband, Don, and their three French Bulldogs
- Her horse and pony are additional additions to their family
- In her free time, Jane enjoys horse riding, Latin and Ballroom Dancing, gardening, reading, travelling, working out at the gym and charity work
- Published Works • American Journal of Family Law, 1990 Classes/Seminars • Seminars, Divorce, Family Law, Guardianships, Adoption and Collaborative Divorce Training Professional Associations and Memberships • State Bar of Wisconsin • Illinois State Bar Association • Milwaukee Bar Association • Waukesha Bar Association • Collaborative Divorce Council of Wisconsin • American Inns of Matrimonial Lawyers • Society of Family Law • Arabian Horse Association • Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association • United States Equestrian Federation • Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Brookfield 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 venue, 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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