Atty. William P. Sweet
Attorney William P. Sweet is an associate attorney who represents clients in family law related matters including divorce, post-judgment disputes and modifications, paternity actions, child custody and placement actions, child support, restraining orders, and guardian ad litem appointments.
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William P. Sweet is an Associate based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, practicing at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and dv protection. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court Eastern District of (2017). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D. Arts, 2016) and Marquette University B.S. Political Science and Psychology (—). Serands clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney William P. Sweet is an associate attorney who represents clients in family law related matters including divorce, post-judgment disputes and modifications, paternity actions, child custody and placement actions, child support, restraining orders, and guardian ad litem appointments
- Attorney Sweet graduated from the Marquette University where he received a Bachelors of Science in both Political Science and Psychology, and a Minor Degree in Chemistry
- He attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, graduating in 2016
- While in law school, he was a lead articles editor and contributing writer on the school's Honors Arts and Entertainment Law Journal
- Attorney Sweet has chosen to solely practice family law as he is strongly interested in working with people to address their needs while also successfully guiding them through their family law matter
- He firmly believes a collaborative attorney-client approach is crucial, and strives to maintain open and honest communication with his clients, as well as to establish realistic expectations
- He diligently endeavors to achieve the best results for his clients, whether through resolution or litigation
- Attorney Sweet determinedly works to provide creative solutions for his clients in order to maximize their success moving forward from their legal concerns
- Attorney Sweet is licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and is also admitted to practice in federal court in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
- Professional Associations and Memberships State Bar of Wisconsin, Member Society of Family Lawyers Waukesha County Bar Association, Family Law Section Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial Chapter of American Inns of Court
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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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William P. Sweet is one of 6,837 paternity attorneys indexed nationally. Browse paternity attorneys in Wisconsin →
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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 Waukesha 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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