Summary

Cedric Kostelyna brings a background in education to his legal practice. His teaching experience allows him to understand the unique needs of diverse families and individuals. His previous role at a nationwide family law firm provided him with the skills to guide families towards collaborative solutions, and when necessary, to litigate aggressively. In every case, Cedric advocates for putting the child’s rights and well-being as the paramount consideration.

Description of Services


Practice Areas



Child Custody, Placement, and Support


Divorce and Dissolution


Paternity


Foster Parent Rights


Grandparent Rights


Guardian Ad Litem Appointments


Guardianship


School Law


Adoption


Life and Estate Planning


Probate


Marital Property and Cohabitation Agreements

Phone
(608) 740-3769
Address
Madison: 433 West Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703
Oregon: 602 Pleasant Oak Dr., Oregon, WI 53575
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Funding Sources
Private Pay
Summary

Kristi Baker has advocated for children in challenging circumstances throughout her life, first as a volunteer, volunteer coordinator, and foster parent, and now as an attorney. Kristi focuses her law practice on providing permanency and educational support to children. She does this as a fair, compassionate, and zealous voice for her clients in special education and expulsion matters, guardianships, guardian ad litem appointments, foster parent and grandparent rights cases, and voluntary CHIPS matters. She also helps families in divorce and paternity matters. She especially enjoys assisting with name changes and gender marker corrections for her transgender clients. For this hard work, she was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Description of Services


Practice Areas:School Law (including IEPs and expulsion)GuardianshipGrandparent RightsGuardian Ad Litem AppointmentsFoster Parent RightsCHIPSDivorce and DissolutionChild Custody, Placement, and SupportPaternityAdoptionLGBTQ+ Family LawTransgender Law

Phone
(608) 821-8217
Address
Madison: 433 West Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703
Oregon: 602 Pleasant Oak Dr.m Oregon, WI 53575
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Funding Sources
Private Pay