Monroe County Lawyers

Thomas J. Schneck represent clients throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in criminal defense, bankruptcy and family law matters. He knows how important every matter is to every client and he works closely with each client to work through each issue to achieve the best possible result.

I am a newer, but energized attorney eager and willing to assist you with your legal needs. I recently graduated from Marquette Law School. As a proud Golden Eagle, I recognize the community I was and continue to be a part of. I grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and love continue thriving in the area. While I am a recent law school graduate, I already have experience in certain areas of law. I have experience in landlord/tenant disputes, particularly evictions. I also have experience in small claims matters, such as contract disputes. In my spare time, I love to spend...

Desiree K. Kumar concentrates her practice on small business and real estate transactional matters. Desiree also has extensive experience practicing civil litigation in a trial setting and has tried jury trials to verdict throughout central Illinois, both in federal and state court. Desiree’s clients appreciate her straightforward and honest advice, designed to resolve legal difficulties and avoid the time and costs associated with litigation. Prior to opening her own firm, Desiree worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois where she defended state employees in civil rights actions. Prior to working as an AAG, she was an associate...

Steven Cotter specializes in bankruptcy, consumer law, foreclosure defense, family law and general litigation. In addition to the State Bar of Wisconsin, he is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin.

Stephanie Gwyn, Managing Attorney of Law Offices of Stephanie M. Gwyn, has extensive experience in employment-based immigration, including non-immigrant visas, PERM labor certification, and immigrant petitions. Her practice also covers immigration Form I-9 compliance as well as family-based immigration and citizenship. Stephanie works with a wide variety of clients, including multinational corporations, telecommunications companies, manufacturing companies, architecture firms, religious organizations, law firms, and trading firms.

Specialties include:
Citizenship
Green Cards
Adjustment of Status
Employment Based Visas, H-1B, L-1, etc.
U VISA
VAWA
Waivers of Inadmissibility
Deportation Defense
Asylum
Deferred Action (DACA) etc.

Craig T. Papka is a Shareholder in von Briesen & Roper, s.c.'s Labor and Employment Law Section. Craig counsels clients about a wide variety of matters with a view to preventing costly litigation. Craig can help employers reduce legal exposure when terminating employees; assist employers in investigating complaints of workplace harassment, violence, and other misconduct; advise employers on ADA and FMLA issues; implement harassment prevention and other training programs; revise employee handbooks and procedure manuals to reduce risk; and implement whatever other steps may be needed to reduce or eliminate the risk of litigation. Often, a quick telephone call to...