Michael Edwards
Top rated Family Law attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & Johnson, S.C.
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Wisconsin since: 2017
Education: Marquette University Law School
Selected to Rising Stars: 2024 - 2025 Call today:
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In under a decade of practice, Michael Edwards has emerged as a judicious legal advocate for his clients, prioritizing their goals over all else and emphasizing personalized attention, meticulous focus and enthusiastic zeal in seeing them free of their legal woes. A partner at the law office of Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & Johnson, S.C., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he serves clients throughout the surrounding region and suburbs in contentious family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, paternity, post-judgement modifications, alimony and many more.
Mr. Edwards completed his undergraduate studies in 2014 at Drake University, and during his time there, he was the recipient of the Oscar M. Scholarship and the Carrie E. Peters Scholarship. After graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in law, politics and society, he enrolled in the Marquette University Law School, where he served in many student organizations such as the Intellectual Property Law Society, the Sports Law Society, the Jewish Law Students Association, the Student Bar Association, the Pro Bono Honor Society and the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. He received his Juris Doctor in 2017, as well as his license to practice law across all Wisconsin state courts.
A vehement proponent for securing a bright future for his clients, Mr. Edwards leaves no stone unturned and pursues every available legal avenue to get them the respite and peace of mind they deserve. For his many contributions, he has been included in the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and is rated “Superb” on Avvo, along with receiving the latter site’s Client’s Choice Award.
Within his legal community, Mr. Edwards maintains close affiliations with the State Bar of Wisconsin (Family Law Section and Young Lawyers Division), the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, the Fond du Lac County Bar Association and the Divorce Cooperation Institute.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2017, Wisconsin
Professional Webpage: https://gpjlaw.com/michael-edwards/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Wisconsin, 2017
- Fond du Lac County Bar Association, 2017 to 2019
- The Divorce Cooperation Institute, 2017 to Present
- The Leander J. Foley, Jr. Society of Family Lawyers, 2022 to Present
- Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, 2021 to Present
- Milwaukee Bar Association, 2017 to Present
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Settled the divorce of a marriage of 63 years. Marital settlement agreement reached., 2018
- Removed $62,000.00 worth of child support arrears for the client., 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Completed Adult Guardianship Training through the Fond du Lac County Probate Court, 2019
- Active Member in Good Standing, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer attorney for Fond du Lac County Pro Se Legal Clinic, 2018 to 2019
- Member of Board of Trustees for the National MS Society - Wisconsin Chapter, 2025 - Present, 2025
- Volunteer Attorney with Voces de la Frontera Legal Clinic
Educational Background
- Drake University, Iowa, B.A. Law, Politics & Society and Rhetoric & Communication Studies, 2010-2014
- Marquette University Law School, Wisconsin, J.D., 2014-2017
Honors
- Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2026
- Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2026
- Leading Family & Matrimonial Lawyer Rankings - Milwaukee, 2026, Doyle's Guide, 2026
- Recognized as one of the top family law attorneys in a list developed by Lawyer Legion, Top Family Law Attorney, Lawyer Legion, 2024
- Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2023
- Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2025
- Silver Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2025
- Top Attorneys in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Magazine, 2024
- Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2024
- Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2024
- Honored Listee, Marquis Who's Who in American Law, 2024
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2023
- Top 10 Attorney's Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2022
- Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2022
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2022
- Lead Counsel Rated in Divorce and Family Law, Thomson Reuters, 2021
- Top Attorney Rating, Avvo, 2021
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2018
- Pro Bono Society Award, Marquette University Law School, 2017
- University Honors, Drake University, 2014
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Mike is my go-to family law guy. His experience and tenacity gets the job done.”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2025
