Attorney Jody Usow
Jody, you are an incredible lawyer and never have I seen anyone with the ability you have to take information and put it together to be used in the best possible way legally. You are the legal systems version of a cinematographer. A really good one. I feel like I should use that to my advantage more than I have been.
[Family Law Client 2023]
Jody, You truly handled this hearing better than I have ever seen any other attorney handle a child custody case. I am beyond grateful and thankful to have you representing me. You are an AMAZING ATTORNEY & DEFINITELY DESERVE AN AWARD!!! Thank you for everything!!!!
[Family Law Client 2023]
Jody, I admire your strength so much. I appreciate your going to bat on items needing clarity and continuing to work to get this contempt hearing dropped. Happy National Women's day. You're certainly a tribute to it.[Family Law Client 2023]
The ability to successfully resolve cases stretches far beyond the letter of the law.
Litigation
Attorney Jody L. Usow is an experienced litigator in Family, Civil and Criminal law. She has tried hundreds of cases in Wisconsin Circuit Courts and specializes in these practice areas:Family Law
Divorce, child custody, child support, placement, paternity, domestic violence/ restraining orders and grandparents rights and more.Collaborative Divorce
Attorney Usow is a member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin.
Criminal Law
Criminal felony and misdemeanor defense, municipal and criminal traffic defense. While Ms. Usow tries a variety of criminal and misdemeanor cases she has additional experience in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault including both adults and minors. Cases also include drug-offences, OWI, theft and traffic.
Contact Attorney Jody Usow.
When Experience and Specialization Shine: Combined or Overlapping Cases.
Domestic / Criminal Case Overlap
An increasing number of family law cases involve criminal components, including charges or at least allegations such as Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Successfully negotiating these overlapping domestic and criminal issues at the same time can make a significant difference in successfully managing both cases as they proceed towards resolution.
Having an attorney skilled and experienced in litigating both criminal and family law improves the chances that both cases can be resolved faster, with lower conflict and less overall disruption.
Protecting your work, your family, your freedom and your personal safety.
Effective and balanced representation requires carefully listening-to and advancing each client's interests at all stages of the legal process. From carefully weighing your needs to suggesting a balanced and cost-effective approach, a successful outcome takes a multifaceted advocate with the right balance of experience, natural ability and aggressive litigation in the courtroom.
Whether defending against criminal charges, pursuing a civil action or resolving a family dispute, the focus is always the same: You
Volunteerism
Throughout her career Attorney Usow has consistently volunteered significant time each year to advocate for pro se clients, often in cases involving domestic violence, through the Volunteer Lawyers Project. These clients come to Attorney Usow through the Volunteer Lawyers Project, she does not meet or accept pro se clients directly.
Guardian ad Litem - representing the passengers on a flight with no plan
In addition to representing private clients, Ms. Usow has vast experience as a Guardian ad Litem in the interest of minor children by appointment from local Circuit and Children’s Courts. While her role as a Guardian ad Litem is -as indicated- only by appointment from the Court, her experience in dealing with the impact of litigation on children informs everything she does in her family practice.
Attorney Usow has broad experience trying cases before juries and courts throughout Wisconsin, with a primary focus in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha Counties.