Hit and run is a serious offense in Wisconsin. It’s one of the clearest laws on the books when it comes to interpretation: If you get into an accident, you need to stay and exchange key information with the other person. Leaving the scene knowing you’ve been involved in an accident without contact is…
Unlike what we’re shown in TV and movies, most criminal cases don’t actually end up in a courtroom. In fact, just a small percentages of cases are heard by a jury. Instead, most end with a plea agreement which is also referred to as a plea bargain. These are agreements that put a…
Divorce is stressful. Time commitments, paperwork, tension, expenses and lifestyle changes can make it an emotional and logistical nightmare. But just like virtually every other task we go through in life, there’s an app for that. While mobile apps usually aren’t the first thing people think of to help them get through an…
The decision to file for a divorce is rarely an easy one to make. Once you’ve decided to move forward, taking the first step can be a confusing ordeal. That’s why we’ve created a simple guide to help you initiate a divorce in Wisconsin. 1. Get the facts straight and surround yourself with…
In Wisconsin, Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) is an offense that can bring severe penalties to those convicted both legally and otherwise. In addition to costs and possible jail time, driving restrictions and the loss of your driver’s license can have huge implications on your employment and lifestyle well into the future. Despite the potential consequences, partnering…
At The Fitzgerald Law Firm, we understand family conflicts can arise for any number of reasons around the holidays as well as the desire to resolve them together. One especially challenging and heart-breaking time where family conflict can unfortunately arise, surrounds the addition of a new child to the family. The heart…
In Wisconsin, alimony is officially referred to as spousal maintenance, but the concept is the same: payments made from one spouse to the other in order to lessen the financial hardship that can follow divorce. Mutual agreement or court decision? Many people assume alimony is always ordered by a court, however, this isn’t…
With experience serving both landlords and tenants in Wisconsin and Illinois, we know the tenant/landlord relationship can be a complicated one, especially when one party has a complaint with the other. Considering the numerous and complicated rules and caveats associated with Landlord and Tenant Law in both states, it is imperative you consult…
Should I be filing for bankruptcy? The Fitzgerald Law Firm is a Wisconsin law firm specializing in filing for bankruptcy in Wisconsin and Illinois. We understand filing for bankruptcy can be an intimidating process. Clients come to us wondering whether or not bankruptcy is the right decision. There is no blanket answer to the question,…
Based in Beloit, The Fitzgerald Law Firm represents clients from both Illinois and Wisconsin. As a result, we offer twice the knowledge when providing criminal defense against charges such as First Degree Intentional Homicide–considered a Class A Felony in Wisconsin. We understand what a frightening and stressful experience it is to have criminal charges brought…