Festerling, Trisha B.

Trisha B. Festerling
Associate Attorney
Office: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Trisha B. Festerling's first family law case was a contentious battle that culminated in three days of trial. The couple was fighting over custody of their … dog.

Ms. Festerling won the dog for her client but has since moved on to advocating for bipeds. She has handled virtually all types of family law cases, including those involving guardianships and restraining orders.

Ms. Festerling is also a Guardian ad Litem, which she says gives her a different perspective when handling custody matters.

"That experience gives me different insight into cases, and I always remind my clients that their children are the most important aspect to think about when going through their case," she said.

Licenses

Ms. Festerling is licensed in Wisconsin.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a focus on Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.

Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin's Family Law Section, Dodge County Bar Association, and the National Association of Professional Women.

Awards

The National Association of Professional Women named Ms. Festerling one of the 2010 Women of the Year. She also received an award from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Exceptional Service in the Public Interest for successfully assisting in the prosecution and conviction of two Milwaukee drug dealers.

Experience

Prior to law school, Ms. Festerling worked at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Before joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Festerling practiced in family law working with matters involving divorce, paternity post-judgment, domestic abuse and CHIPS cases.

Ms. Festerling has further experience dealing with bankruptcy, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, estate planning, and probate matters.

Volunteer Work

Ms. Festerling volunteers at a pro bono clinic in Dodge County geared toward senior citizens assisting with such matters as estate planning.

Other Qualifications

Ms. Festerling has served as one of the four contract Guardians ad Litem for Dodge County, Wisconsin.

During law school, Ms. Festerling was a member of the moot court board and participated in one of the ABA National Constitutional Moot Court Competitions, placing Fifth Best Brief and Sixth Place Team in the nation.

Further, she was a member of the local American Inns of Court during her time in law school. During her undergraduate, she studied in a law program abroad for one year at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England.

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Read Ms. Festerling's articles on divorce.