Denise R. Wilson - a Madison, US Family Law Lawyer

Madison Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Landlord/Tenant
Elder Law
Small Claims
Traffic

Attorney Information

Overview

Denise R. Wilson is an experienced family law attorney specializing in divorces, custody issues, post-judgment matters, and paternity cases. She is also taking on some elder law cases depending on the issue. She brings a wealth of expertise and a unique perspective to her practice, rooted in her diverse background as an educator, instructional designer, and project manager.

Originally from Maryland, Denise has lived and worked across the country, including Washington, D.C., Albuquerque, N.M., and Chicago, IL, finally putting down roots in Wisconsin since 2015. This broad range of experiences informs her compassionate and results-driven approach to family law.

After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology, dedicating years to teaching and instructional design, Denise’s growing interest in how government policy and the legal system affect individuals led her to pursue a career in law. She earned her JD from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 2019, focusing on constitutional law and family law, and she gained hands-on experience assisting clients through Legal Aid Chicago and Loyola’s Health Justice Project.

Since joining Capital Law Group, S.C. (formerly Zerbst & Kluck, S.C.), in August 2021, Denise has built a reputation for her dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients, even in challenging circumstances. She is licensed to practice in Wisconsin Circuit Courts and the Western District Federal Court.

Denise lives in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with her husband, Andy, a retired tax attorney and computer specialist, and their rescue dog, Maya. In her free time, she focuses on her family, reading, connecting with friends and community, and long walks and playing with her pup.

Education

Legal Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2019
  J.D.
  Honors: Dean's List
Non Legal Education
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2013
  M.Ed.
  Major: Learning Design & Technology
- Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland, 1987
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Major: Secondary Education
  Minor: Modern Foreign Languages

Current Employment Position(s)

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Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2020
Wisconsin, 2020

Other Affiliations

State Bar of Wisconsin
Dane County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Legal Women’s Association

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Madison, WI

2424 Rimrock Road
Suite 240
Madison, WI 53713

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Phone: 608-471-5365

Fax: 608-223-1966

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Website: https://www.wi-atty.com

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