Atty. William P. Sweet

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.

Waukesha Waukesha 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (463) 303-7183 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William P. Sweet at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Sweet's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William P. Sweet handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William P. Sweet is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Wisconsin →

Child Custody & Visitation

William P. Sweet is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Wisconsin →

Child Support

William P. Sweet is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Wisconsin →

Paternity

William P. Sweet is one of 6,837 paternity attorneys indexed nationally. Browse paternity attorneys in Wisconsin →

Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders

William P. Sweet is one of 3,907 dv protection attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv protection attorneys in Wisconsin →

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.

Looking for additional Wisconsin attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Waukesha or all attorneys in Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William P. Sweet

Where is William P. Sweet's law office located?
William P. Sweet's law practice is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The firm is Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Sweet handle?
William P. Sweet focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, dv protection. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has William P. Sweet practiced law?
William P. Sweet has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did William P. Sweet go to law school?
William P. Sweet earned their education at (J.D. Arts, 2016); (—).
How can I contact William P. Sweet for a consultation?
You can contact William P. Sweet directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Arts
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 2016
Marquette University B.S. Political Science and Psychology
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court Eastern District of
Admitted: 2017

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.