Judith O. O’Connell - a Milwaukee, United States Family Law Lawyer

Milwaukee Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Mediation and Collaborative Law
Adoption

Litigation: 50%

Attorney Information

Overview

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)

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Lawyer
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Past Positions

von Briesen & Roper, Lawyer, 2018 - 2021
Peterson Johnson & Murray, Lawyer, 1999 - 2017

Languages

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English
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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)

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Milwaukee, WI

11270 W. Park Place
Suite 220
Milwaukee, WI 53224

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Phone: 262-592-4509

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Website: https://www.burbach-stansbury.com/

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: By Appointment Only

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