Atty. Margery Wakefield
(also known as Margery Tibbetts-Wakefield, Marge Tibbetts-Wakefield, Marge Wakefield) Attorney Margery Wakefield came to family law after many years of complicated, varied legal experience. A natural problem solver with extensive courtroom room experience, Margery is passionate about helping clients navigate through the stress of divorce and get the best result possible.
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Margery Wakefield is an Attorney based in Janesville, Wisconsin, practicing at Sterling Lawyers, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and child support. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1989) and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C (1989). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1989) and Indiana University (B.S. Criminal, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Janesville, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- (also known as Margery Tibbetts-Wakefield, Marge Tibbetts-Wakefield, Marge Wakefield) Attorney Margery Wakefield came to family law after many years of complicated, varied legal experience
- A natural problem solver with extensive courtroom room experience, Margery is passionate about helping clients navigate through the stress of divorce and get the best result possible
- With almost three decades of experience under her belt, Margery is an unfazed and passionate presence in the courtroom
- She primarily works in the areas of divorce, child custody and support, and helping children as a Guardian ad Litem
- Margery is thorough and compassionate, always going above and beyond to get the best possible outcome
- However, she will never give her clients false hope, or an unclear picture of their case
- Through an honest, hard-working style, she protects her clients and realistically prepares them for the future
- Her career started in 1989, where she was employed with Brennan Steil SC in Janesville
- There, she focused on civil litigation, personal injury, commercial, and insurance defense
- During that time, she handled multi-million dollar cases and honed her skills advocating for clients
- In 2013, she transitioned into family law, starting her own firm before coming to Sterling Law Offices
- Beyond her work as an attorney, Margery has taken many positions to actively help those in need in the community
- From 2014, she has served on the Family Services Board, which runs the Beloit Domestic Abuse Society, Rock and Green County sexual assault recovery services, youth to youth programs, credit counseling, and mental health services
- Additionally, she spent time serving on the executive committee for the Southwest Workforce Development Board
- Margery graduated from Indiana University in 1985, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business
- While in the criminal justice program, she felt a spark for law and went on to law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Margery lives with her husband in Janesville and has children and step-children all over the country: Phoenix, Chicago, North Carolina, Alabama, and one closer to home in Madison
- Additionally, she has been a youth lacrosse coach for over 13 years
- When not involved in her work, coaching, or one of her many other duties, she often goes out to enjoy the magic of nature that Wisconsin has on offer
- Each winter, she travels up to climb waterfalls and snowshoe
- She also has an active group of friends around town and often goes to local events, watches sports, hikes, and chats to the locals
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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 Janesville 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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