About Angela Olson

I have been practicing family law in Wisconsin since 2005. I have assisted in writing the Wisconsin Attorney’s Desk Reference Divorce and Actions Affecting the Family section. I represent parties throughout their divorce and post-divorce situations and in non-marital cases. I act as Guardian ad litem extensively in Northwestern Wisconsin. Finally, I serve as both a court appointed and private mediator in family cases. I devote the other half of my practice to criminal defense. Counseling people through family change and criminal allegations require very similar skills. Advocating for people accused of crimes through the criminal justice system, whether that be through common sense plea negotiations or extensive litigation and jury trials is personally and professionally invigorating—but more importantly, its everyone’s right to have such representation. I pride myself on providing honest, compassionate and thorough representation in all areas of my practice.

I am the mother of three–twin teenage boys, one with severe autism, and an adolescent daughter. I am married and own my firm in Northwestern, WI. My husband works with me as a paralegal in addition to 2 other attorneys and 3 other full-time staff people. I volunteer for youth and community organizations throughout our geographic area. I enjoy watching my kids play sports, laughing with friends, culinary adventures, traveling with my husband and spending time outside.

Education:

Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
J.D. (Cum Laude)
Honors: Dean’s Scholarship
Honors: Computer Assisted Legal Research Awards

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude)
Honors: Dean’s List

Honors and Awards
2019 Leaders in the Law
2018 New Richmond Professional and Business Woman of the Year Winner
2016 New Richmond Chamber Member of the Year
2015 New Richmond Professional and Business Women of the Year Nominee
New Richmond Area Community Foundation Leadership Trust Initiative
Honors: “2013 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Nominee” – Wisconsin