Maggie McCarthy

Maggie McCarthy is an attorney with McCarthy Law Office in Milton, Wisconsin, whose practice includes family law and related litigation. She assists clients with divorce, paternity, custody, placement, child support, guardianship, adoption, termination of parental rights, and relocation matters. Her work focuses on helping individuals and families understand their options, prepare for court proceedings, and address legal issues that can have lasting effects on children, finances, and family relationships.

McCarthy graduated cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 2019. During law school, she received the Thomas More Law Scholarship and a CALI Award for Business. She also gained practical courtroom exposure through work connected with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and a judicial internship in Milwaukee County. Her legal education and early court experience support a practice that requires careful analysis, persuasive advocacy, and attention to both procedural and personal concerns.

McCarthy has worked on a range of family law matters involving divorce, paternity, child placement and custody, support, guardianship, adoption, and parental rights. She is also qualified to serve as a guardian ad litem, a role that requires evaluating issues affecting children and presenting recommendations to the court. Her experience with family disputes and court processes helps her guide clients through negotiations, filings, hearings, and other stages of contested or sensitive matters.

Maggie McCarthy combines family law experience with practical exposure to prosecutors, judges, and courtroom procedure. She works with clients who need clear guidance during changes in family structure, parenting arrangements, or financial responsibilities. By focusing on the facts of each matter and the legal standards that apply, she helps clients prepare for important decisions, pursue workable resolutions, and protect their interests throughout the family court process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McCarthy Law Office
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

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