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Nelson, Teri M.

Teri M. Nelson - Milwaukee, WI

Attorney at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC

Certified in Collaborative Divorce Lawyers in Milwaukee, WI

2675 N Mayfair Rd Suite 610 Milwaukee, WI 53226

  • Free Consultation
  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 34 Years 
    Experience

Milwaukee Certified in Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Certified in Collaborative Divorce
  • Cooperative Divorce
  • Complicated Divorce
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Child Custody and Placement
  • Child Support
  • Alimony/Maintenance
  • Restraining Orders
  • Post-Judgment Disputes

Attorney Information

Overview

Attorney Teri M. Nelson has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters. She believes that every client deserves her time in terms of individual attention and her experience so that they have the best representation possible to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. She has a commitment to excellent personal service to her clients and believes her clients appreciate her quick and truthful responses to their questions and concerns.

No one wants an expensive, difficult or time-consuming divorce experience. Therefore, Attorney Nelson is committed to giving her clients a quick, civilized and fair resolution to their family law matter. To do that, she provides to her clients an accurate picture of what to expect, what the personal and financial costs are likely to be, and what their legal options are. She strongly believes that providing clients with realistic information in this way empowers them to make good legal decisions for themselves. However, if a resolution cannot be accomplished, Attorney Nelson has over 25 years of family law experience and is known as a tough and competent litigator with excellent results in the courtroom.


Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

SuperLawyers

Teri M. Nelson included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Best Lawyers - Family Law: 2026
  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025
  • Leading Lawyers - MKE Lifestyle (formerly M) Magazine: 2014, 2015 & 2019
  • Who's Who in America

Other Sources of Feedback About Teri M. Nelson

Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 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
  • 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

Education

  • Legal Education

    • University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1991
      J.D.
  • Non Legal Education

    • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1989

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner/Shareholder

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 1992
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin

Specialties and Certifications

  • Collaborative Divorce

Other Affiliations

  • American Society of Legal Advocates (Member)
  • Divorce Cooperation Institute, Inc. (Member)
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
  • Wisconsin Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
  • Milwaukee Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
  • Milwaukee County Family Bench-Bar Committee (Member)
  • Milwaukee County Bench-Bar Committee (Past Member)

Reviews

Customer Reviews for Teri M. Nelson

3.9 out of 5
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Highlights

  • 3.5 Value
  • 3.5 Quality of Service
  • 3.5 Professional Competence
  • By Anonymous on Jun. 08, 2022
    Hired Attorney 2009-2022
    Recommends this Attorney
    I used Terri for my Divorce in 2009 and recommended her to 2 other people who were very happy with her representation. Recently, years after my divorce, I was in a position to fight for something I was awarded and immediately went back to Terri. As an attorney, she is knowledgeable, dependable, responsive, straightforward, and firm. She has a highly regarded reputation amongst other attorneys and the court system Judges/Commissioners. I particularly found her integrity very admirable, even when I was not feeling like I wanted to be fair.....she provided explanations and solutions that quickly eased my mind. She is also encouraging on a personal level. She just keeps it real and has during the 10+ years I have had her representing me. Shout out to Shelley in the office as well! They are a great team and worth every penny!
    Value: 5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5
  • By Anonymous on May. 18, 2022
    Hired Attorney 2020-2022
    Recommends this Attorney
    Terri Nelson, is a great attorney. She listened to me. I was extremely emotion and she was honest and to the facts for me. I needed this. She stood by me and gave me the explanation if I did choice a or choice b. She is a skilled lawyer in court. She helped my divorce to be fair to me and has helped me with additional information even after the settlement when issues arose. I would recommend her to my family and friends. In divorces you need someone looking out for you and i believe she is the one you want on your side.
  • By Anonymous on Oct. 25, 2021
    Hired Attorney 2021
    Recommends this Attorney
    I was referred to Teri Nelson for my divorce by a very good friend of mine who had Teri as her apposing attorney for her divorce. All she had to say to me was “I wish I had her as my attorney!!” My friend was right! From the moment I walked into Teri’s office, I knew I was in great hands! She explained everything to me in detail. I was being bullied by my husband and Teri put a stop to that the very next morning!! She was exactly who I needed in my corner and I am forever grateful!
    Value: 5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5
  • By Anonymous on Feb. 17, 2020
    Hired Attorney 2018
    She is a bully, a lair and a worthless attorney! If you want to pay an arm and a leg to get bullied by her and lose your case then hire her. I asked her to get the social worker involved for my kid during the divorce and she told me the GAL is the social worker . She handed my case down to a junior attorney w/o my consent and charged me the same rate as her. Such an evil person!! I didn't want to lose my case and I was scared so I took the bully from her then once I didn't want the take it any more she didn't want to represent me any more still continuing to bully me by telling me she will be in the hearing to get my money even after she sent the letter telling me she will no longer represent me. What a f$$king Shame to bully a mother who's afraid of losing her child to her ex who's a child molester?! She doesn't deserve her title! She has no work ethic nor integrity !! Do NOT hire her!!! She and her firm should be ashamed of her behavior!!!
    Value: 0.5 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 0.5 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 0.5 out of 5

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Milwaukee, WI

2675 N Mayfair Rd
Suite 610
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Phone: 414-939-0529

Fax: 414-258-3903

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Website: https://www.nkmfamilylaw.com

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