Attorney Lauren Otte
Listening is a powerful tool; all the more when it is turned into action.
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Dear Lauren, Thank you for your exceptional skill and compassion throughout a challenging journey.
Your guidance has been a beacon of hope and because of your efforts my daughter and I can look forward to a lifetime of cherished moments. Your support has made all the difference!
With heartfelt thanks.
[Paternity action client 2023]
Attorney Otte has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Attorney Lauren Otte is an experienced Family law litigator and mediator, handling numerous family law trials and contested evidentiary hearings and also has appellate experience.
Working hard for you.
Attorney Otte graduated from UW-Milwaukee with an undergraduate degree in Political Science. She is no stranger to hard work, she attended Marquette University Law School part time (while working as a family law paralegal full time!) until she completed her law degree.
Her focus has consistently been on family law and related legal issues. As a child of divorce, Attorney Otte is sensitive to how divorce can affect a family and children in particular.
Attorney Otte is experienced in cases involving domestic violence and has successfully defended such a case before the Wisconsin Appellate Courts.
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Practice Areas
Family Law Litigation
Attorney Otte is experienced in negotiating and litigating all areas of divorce and paternity actions, including child custody, child placement, child support and property division. She also litigates all manner of post-judgment matters such contempt of court and enforcement motions that arise in family matters.
Do you have questions about both the legal and practical implications of a divorce, paternity or post-judgment action, whether personally or in relation to your children? Contact Attorney Otte to discuss mediation as an option in your situation.
Mediation
In cases where parties are potentially able to reach agreements on issues without resorting to litigation, mediation is a highly desirable approach. This approach also has significant advantages with respect to the emotional impact of divorce on children. Attorney Otte is experienced in mediating actions between divorcing parties. Contact Attorney Otte to discuss mediation as an option in your situation.
Injunctions
Harassment Restraining Orders / Domestic Abuse Injunctions / Child Abuse Injunctions
Do you seek assistance in seeking/obtaining or defending an “injunction” action such a Harassment Restraining Order, a Domestic Abuse Injunction or a Child Abuse Injunction. Attorney Otte is experienced in each of these classes of injunction.
Injunctions are serious matters, with long-term implications. Even if an injunction is not awarded, the the underlying action usually becomes a matter of public record. Among other things, the record of a Restraining Order action, for example, can have a serious impact on a defendant's ability to gain or maintain employment. For information on how to file or defend an injunction, contact Attorney Otte to learn more.
Name Changes
Are you seeking to change your name as an adult or to modify your child’s name? Attorney Otte is experienced in both adult and minor name changes; contact her to learn more about this process.
Volunteerism
Attorney Otte is longtime area resident and gives back to the local community by coaching high school gymnastics.
Range
All our litigators are experienced in handling cases involving abuse, control, intimidation and domestic violence.
Attorney Otte primarily practices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine Counties.