Powerlist – Jane Probst – Probst Law Offices

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After graduating from law school, Jane Probst worked at a general practice law firm where she was assigned mostly family law cases. She later took on criminal defense cases and estate planning, but later decided family law was her strong suit.

“There is no way that an attorney can competently practice in all areas of the law because of the intricacies in each area of the law. You need to find where your talents lie,” said the owner of Probst Law Offices, which is located in Brookfield. “For me, that was in family law — the termination of parental rights, adoptions and guardianships.”

Probst loves seeing adoptions finalized and being in the courtroom with children and their families.

“Sometimes, the road to get there is emotionally and mentally draining, but the happy result in the end is worth it,” she said.

Juvenile guardianship is another focus of Probst’s practice. Largely due to substance abuse, she said, there’s an epidemic of parents not being able to care for their children. Fortunately, many times there is a relative who can care for the children, providing them with a stable life.

While divorces and custody cases are challenging, Probst focuses on providing children the best possible outcomes.