Christy A. Brooks

Family Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

48+ years experience

von Briesen & Roper SC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

414-276-1122

https://www.vonbriesen.com/people/christy-a-brooks

411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4427

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Bio

Christy Brooks serves as Counsel to the firm where she focuses on school and family law, and litigation techniques. Her previous work for school districts had a special emphasis on state and federal laws affecting pupil matters including discipline and special education. In the family law area, in addition to divorce and paternity, her work included Collaborative Divorce cases.Her civic activities have included: Board of Directors: Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Greater Milwaukee Voluntary Action Center, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Task Force on Family Violence (President). She is a member of the Milwaukee County Healthy Start Community Action Network (CAN). She also was a member of the City of Milwaukee and Madison Boards of Zoning Appeals. Christy has served as past secretary to the McKinley Elementary PTA, and as past secretary to the Milwaukee Wellesley Club. She was a member of the Wauwatosa Civil Service Commission for ten years (Chair from 2002-2004). She also worked with the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families Committee to reduce infant mortality. Christy Brooks serves as Counsel to the firm where she focuses on school and family law, and litigation techniques. Her previous work for school districts had a special emphasis on state and federal laws affecting pupil matters including discipline and special education. In the family law area, in addition to divorce and paternity, her work included Collaborative Divorce cases.Her civic activities have included: Board of Directors: Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Greater Milwaukee Voluntary Action Center, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Task Force on Family Violence (President). She is a member of the Milwaukee County Healthy Start Community Action Network (CAN). She also was a member of the City of Milwaukee and Madison Boards of Zoning Appeals. Christy has served as past secretary to the McKinley Elementary PTA, and as past secretary to the Milwaukee Wellesley Club. She was a member of the Wauwatosa Civil Service Commission for ten years (Chair from 2002-2004). She also worked with the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families Committee to reduce infant mortality. Christy Brooks serves as Counsel to the firm where she focuses on school and family law, and litigation techniques. Her previous work for school districts had a special emphasis on state and federal laws affecting pupil matters including discipline and special education. In the family law area, in addition to divorce and paternity, her work included Collaborative Divorce cases. Her civic activities have included: Board of Directors: Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Greater Milwaukee Voluntary Action Center, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Task Force on Family Violence (President). She is a member of the Milwaukee County Healthy Start Community Action Network (CAN). She also worked with the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families Committee to reduce infant mortality.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Family Law
Practice Area: Collaborative Law: Family Law
Practice Area: Family Law Mediation
Special Focus: Education
George Tipler Award for Distinguished Service in School Law, Wisconsin School Attorneys Association (2019)
"Leader in the Law", Wisconsin Law Journal (2007)
Association for Women Lawyers, Annual Pro Bono Award (2010)
Exceptional Pro Bono Advocacy Award, Legal Action of Wisconsin (2009)
State Bar of Wisconsin Pro Bono Initiative Award (2008)
Wisconsin Super Lawyers® (2006, 2008, 2010-2021)
"Woman of Influence", Milwaukee Business Journal (2001)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1977
Wellesley College, B.A., with honors, graduated 1974

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Reviews

Kenneth Torres

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline During a Complex School and Family Law Matter

When our family faced a contentious situation involving special education rights and a potential custody dispute, we were overwhelmed. Christy Brooks was recommended for her deep expertise in both school and family law. Her 48 years of experience, particularly her background working with school districts, was immediately evident. She navigated the intricate state and federal regulations with precision while mediating a collaborative family solution. Her recognition in family law mediation is well-deserved. Christy provided not just exceptional legal strategy, but also the steady guidance we desperately needed, achieving an outcome that protected our child's educational future and preserved family relationships. We are profoundly grateful.