Chelsie A. Thuecks

Facing legal challenges can be daunting and frightening, given the complexities and occasional injustices of our legal system. My aim is to demystify the process by helping clients understand their rights. I always put my clients first, listening attentively to understand their unique needs and expectations. I am committed to responding promptly to phone calls and emails, and I advocate vigorously and effectively for my clients' rights. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard, and I work to ensure that my clients' voices resonate clearly.

My practice primarily revolves around family-related legal matters including adoption, divorce, custody, child support, maintenance, and surrogacy contracts. Local judges routinely appoint me as a guardian ad litem in cases concerning high conflict custody and placement issues. I adopt a holistic and compassionate approach to family law, promoting mediation, settlement meetings, and conferences when suitable. However, I also recognize that some matters necessitate judicial resolution.

I was born and raised in northeast Wisconsin and graduated from Lawrence University in 2007 with degrees in government and Spanish. I earned my law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2011.

I now reside in Wisconsin Rapids with my husband Jamin, our three children, two dogs, and three cats in what we affectionately call our "cabin in the woods." We cherish our time outdoors, whether exploring the woods or gardening together. We are planning to expand our lively household with chickens next spring. When not occupied with family activities, I enjoy reading chick lit, which I fondly call “the Hallmark versions of books,” lifting heavy weights at our local YMCA, and experimenting in the kitchen.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Court System

Since 2011

Shareholder

Nash Law Group

2014 - Current

Senior and managing shareholder of a mid-size firm providing general legal services to individuals and business clients across Central Wisconsin. Focus on representing individuals in high conflict divorces and custody disputes. Routinely appointed by Portage, Wood, Adams and Waushara County to act as guardian ad litem to represent the best interest of children in complex custody and placement cases. Work with clients to establish and maintain estate planning documents to suit their individual needs. Represent individuals in contested probate and guardianship proceedings. Mentor associate attorneys, law clerks and interns.

Associate Attorney

Nash Law Group

2011 - 2013

Associate attorney at mid-size law firm providing general legal services. Represented clients in divorce, criminal matters, restraining orders, civil litigation, employment matters and provided general legal counsel. Acted as guardian ad litem in CHIPS and TPR proceedings.

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (2011) | Law

2008 - 2011

Honors: Cum Laude

Lawrence University

B.A. (2007) | Government and Spanish

2005 - 2007

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Women's Basketball

State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1083527

Member

Current

When There Is No "Team" - Addressing the Challenges of Being a Rural GAL, 43rd Family Law Workshop, Door County, Wisconsin

August 2, 2023

Wisconsin State Bar

I presented with two other attorneys. Our panel focused on guardian ad litem work in rural counties and the challenges we face due to the limited resources available to us.