Chelsea L. Williamson - Milwaukee, WI
Attorney at Cordell & Cordell
Family law Lawyers in Milwaukee, WI
111 E. Kilbourn Ave. Suite 1650 Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Milwaukee Family law Lawyer
Updated: 07/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family law
Attorney Information
Overview
Milwaukee divorce attorney Chelsea L. Williamson’s primary motivation in practicing family law is to help people in especially trying situations.
Family law appealed to Ms. Williamson because it combines the legal aspect with a therapeutic aspect. Emotions are very heightened in family law cases. Ms. Williamson provides her clients with a source of stability and always looks out for their best interests. She finds many clients just wanting someone to listen and acknowledge their feelings as valid.
Ms. Williamson has the unique ability to both listen and empathize. At the end of the day she is honest about the legal situation facing each of her clients while also making herself available if they simply need to vent.
She believes she is able to connect with clients and let them know that she hears what they feel and what they want and that she understands where they are coming from. Even if what they feel or want is legally not in their best interest she wants them to know that she understands and will help guide them to the best possible solution.
The legal process works at its own pace, always coming together in the end. Ms. Williamson is here to help clients 100% of the way, even beyond the pleadings and the court hearings. She is here to listen to their concerns, help them figure out what they ultimately want, and do the stressing and the worrying for them. She is also here to make sure they are not taken advantage of during such a life altering experience.
Publication
Ms. Williamson was quoted in a story on Fox6 News-Milwaukee about helping one of her clients prove his paternity as an unmarried father.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Williamson worked at a general practice law firm doing criminal, family, and juvenile law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Wisconsin Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Chelsea L. Williamson
Included on the 2026 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Marquette University Law School,
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, 2012
Juris Doctor
Honors: Finalist, Presidential Management Fellows Program
Honors: Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic
Honors: Posner Pro Bono Society
Honors: International Law Society
Honors: Student Bar Association
Non Legal Education
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University of Virginia, 2009
B.A.
Minor: African Studies
Major: Foreign Affairs
Current Employment Position(s)
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Litigation Manager
Languages
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French
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Junior League of Milwaukee
- Member, Daughter's of the American Revolution
- Member, Zeta Tau Alpha Alumni Association
- Waukesha County Juvenile Legal Clinic, 2014 - 2015
- Waukesha County Teen Court, 2015 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 2012
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Family Law Section)
- Waukesha County Bar Association (Member)
- Association of Women Lawyers
- Milwaukee Bar Association
Fraternities and Sororities
- Zeta Tau Alpha
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Contact
111 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Suite 1650
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone Number: 636-229-9679
Email: Send a message
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