Grete Engel, Child Custody Attorney in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Contracts, and Divorce
Wauwatosa, WI
Practicing child custody in Wauwatosa since 2012.
- 14+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admissions
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Grete Engel is an attorney based in Wauwatosa, WI. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Contracts, and Divorce. Grete has over 14 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Child Custody · Contracts · Divorce
- Handles Child Custody, Contracts, and Divorce matters from Wauwatosa, WI.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Grete Engel: Grete Engel is an attorney based in Wauwatosa, WI. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Contracts, and Divorce. Grete has over 14 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Grete's practice areas in Wauwatosa
Grete concentrates on child custody, contracts, divorce, family law, and poa. Each area below outlines the kind of case Grete handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Child Custody
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Contracts
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Divorce
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Family Law
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POA
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Probate
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Traffic
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Elder Law
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Child Custody cases in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Grete takes child custody matters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grete agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Grete takes contracts matters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grete agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Grete takes divorce matters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grete agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Grete takes family law matters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grete agrees to represent you.
POA cases in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Grete takes poa matters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grete agrees to represent you.
Biography
Grete Engel, child custody attorney serving Wauwatosa
Grete Engel is an attorney based in Wauwatosa, WI. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Contracts, and Divorce. Grete has over 14 years of legal experience. Grete works from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and takes on child custody matters across the region.
Grete Engel is a lawyer practicing family, speeding & traffic ticket, child custody and 4 other areas of law. Grete received a degree from New England School of Law in 2012, and has been licensed for 14 years. Grete practices in Wauwatosa, WI.
How Grete handles child custody matters
Grete Engel is a lawyer practicing family, speeding & traffic ticket, child custody and 4 other areas of law. Grete received a degree from New England School of Law in 2012, and has been licensed for 14 years. Grete practices in Wauwatosa, WI.
Who Grete represents
Grete reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, contracts, and divorce matters in Wauwatosa and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Grete studied and practices
New England School of Law Class of 2012
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Jurisdictions
Grete's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
2012 · ACTIVE
Wisconsin
2012 · ACTIVE
Grete studied at — in New England School of Law Class of 2012.
Law school and academic background
Grete completed — in New England School of Law Class of 2012. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Grete runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Grete Engel's office in Wauwatosa
Grete's primary office is at 949 Glenview Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Grete Engel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Grete usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Grete charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grete's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Grete will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Grete
Grete discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Grete confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Grete's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Grete Engel
How much does it cost to hire Grete for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Grete walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Grete offer a free consultation?
Grete charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grete's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Grete's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Grete gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Grete take my case if I'm outside Wauwatosa?
Grete is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Grete will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Grete?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Grete will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Grete accepting new child custody clients right now?
Grete's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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