About Judith O. O’Connell
Attorney Judy O'Connell is an experienced lawyer who has handled hundreds of divorces and other family law matters over the course of her career. She takes the time to understand her clients and their needs to find legal solutions tailored to their needs. She offers a variety of options for a client to select from that will best suit their circumstances and achieve their goals. These options include litigation, mediation, collaborative divorce, and more. Her compassionate approach to the case helps her client through the most difficult of circumstances and serves to keep the emotional and financial cost to a minimum. Judy is a proud graduate of Marquette University Law School. She is married with 3 adult children and an active member of the greater Milwaukee community. She is a volunteer lawyer at the Marquette legal clinic and the president of the St. Vincent de Paul conference at Christ King parish in Wauwatosa. Awards and Honors Honors Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year - Family Law Mediation, 2019
Education
Legal Education
- Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1991
- B.S.
- Major: Biology and Public Relations
Current Employment Position(s)
- Lawyer
Past Positions
- von Briesen & Roper, Lawyer, 2018 - 2021
- Peterson Johnson & Murray, Lawyer, 1999 - 2017
- Languages
- English
Classes and Seminars
- “Positioning your Collaborative/Interdisciplinary Team Practice: Ways to Enhance your Presence in the Interdisciplinary Client Workspace”, Panelist, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, February 2023
- Family Mediation, UW-Milwaukee, 2015 - 2019
Pro Bono Activities
- Milwaukee Justice Center, 2014 - Present
- Collaborative Family Law Council of WI, 2019 - Present
Published Works
Articles
- Article: “Contingent Orders Finally Allowed in Limited Circumstances” 38 Wisconsin Journal of Family Law (July 2021)
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law Mediation, UW-Milwaukee, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Milwaukee Bar Association, 1986 - Present
- Waukesha Bar Association, 2015 - Present
- State Bar of WI, 2019 - Present (Board member of Dispute Resolution)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Judith O. O’Connell |
| Firm | Burbach & Stansbury S.C. |
| Address | 11270 W. Park Place, Suite 220, Milwaukee, WI 53224 |
| Phone | 262-592-4509 |
| Website | www.burbach-stansbury.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |