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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Fond du Lac, WI: 2026 rankings

12 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Fond du Lac: McCleer Law Office, LLC, LFR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Olson Legal Group LLC, 186 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

12 Fond du Lac estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 12 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1McCleer Law Office, LLC604.8★ (48)Oshkosh, 17 mi awayTop score
2Olson Legal Group LLC554.9★ (186)Oshkosh, 18 mi awayMost reviews
3Plier Law Office523.4★ (5)Beaver Dam, 24 mi away—
4Parks Law Offices, LLC524.0★ (26)Fond du Lac—
5Everson Law513.8★ (29)Fond du Lac—
6Swanson Sweet LLP504.9★ (33)Oshkosh, 18 mi away—
7Kelly Schwab - Renning, Lewis & Lacy S.C.494.1★ (45)Oshkosh, 17 mi away—
8Thompson, Bissett & Castonia, LLP473.7★ (25)Oshkosh, 17 mi away—
9Kelly, Brand, Muza, Brand & Lim, Attorneys at Law, LLC453.8★ (9)Oshkosh, 18 mi away—
10Mares And Marone LLP444.0★ (4)Oshkosh, 18 mi away—

All 12 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fond du Lac

    #1 McCleer Law Office, LLC

    Based in Oshkosh, 17 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    128 State St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
    View profile for McCleer Law Office, LLC(920) 221-0320

  2. Based in Oshkosh, 18 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews, the most in Fond du Lac.

    • 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 W New York Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
    View profile for Olson Legal Group LLC(920) 230-7020

  3. #3 Plier Law Office

    Based in Beaver Dam, 24 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    318 E Lake St, Horicon, WI 53032
    View profile for Plier Law Office(920) 485-4345

  4. #4 Parks Law Offices, LLC

    Based in Fond du Lac

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    39 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
    View profile for Parks Law Offices, LLC(920) 933-6300

  5. #5 Everson Law

    Based in Fond du Lac

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    885 Western Ave Ste 100, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
    View profile for Everson Law(920) 922-7113

  6. #6 Swanson Sweet LLP

    Based in Oshkosh, 18 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Church Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
    View profile for Swanson Sweet LLP(920) 235-6690

  10. #10 Mares And Marone LLP

    Based in Oshkosh, 18 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Church Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
    View profile for Mares And Marone LLP(920) 385-1930

  11. #11 Baivier & Elmer, S.C.

    Based in Oshkosh, 18 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    960 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
    View profile for Baivier & Elmer, S.C.(920) 231-8380

  12. #12 Hirschberg Law, LLC

    Based in Oshkosh, 17 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    625 Bay Shore Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54901
    View profile for Hirschberg Law, LLC(920) 267-5780

Also serving Fond du Lac

18 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fond du Lac
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AA Sabel Law Office, S.C.3.6★ (20)In Fond du Lac
Andrew Law Offices, S.C.3.9★ (7)In Fond du Lac
Attorney Jeffrey Morrell4.8★ (52)In Fond du Lac
Bankruptcy Law Office of Richard A. Check S.C.4.8★ (21)In Fond du Lac
Brannen Law Office LLC5.0★ (1)In Fond du Lac
Brunner, Mark J4.2★ (15)In Fond du Lac
GROMOWSKI LAW FIRM, LLC5.0★ (2)In Fond du Lac
Hooper Law Office17 mi
Kaminsky Law, S.C.4.6★ (34)In Fond du Lac
Lakeside Legal4.1★ (30)In Fond du Lac
Law Office of John W Herrick LLC4.8★ (19)In Fond du Lac
Partners Tax Attorneys - Fond Du Lac5.0★ (17)In Fond du Lac
Sterling Lawyers, LLC4.5★ (46)In Fond du Lac
Ullenberg Law Offices3.7★ (7)In Fond du Lac
Ullenberg Louis R5.0★ (1)In Fond du Lac
Vande Zande & KaufmanIn Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Retirement Group5.0★ (2)19 mi
Zacherl, O’Malley, Nino-Gomez & Endejan, S.C.4.2★ (47)In Fond du Lac

How we ranked Fond du Lac estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 12 Fond du Lac estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fond du Lac data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an estate planning lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an estate planning lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do I need a trust, or is a will enough for me?
  • What does probate usually cost here, and how long does it take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fond du Lac?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Fond du Lac, WI is McCleer Law Office, LLC with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews. Olson Legal Group LLC (#2) and Plier Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 12 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Fond du Lac?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 12 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fond du Lac, WI. 2 of them are based in Fond du Lac; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Fond du Lac estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 12 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac is 4.0★, with a median of 26 reviews. Olson Legal Group LLC has the most, 186 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank estate planning and probate lawyers?

Each estate planning lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do estate planning and probate lawyers outside Fond du Lac count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fond du Lac city center, our service radius for estate planning and probate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can estate planning and probate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac, WI charge?

Many estate planning lawyers charge a flat fee for wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Probate is billed hourly or, in some states, by a fee set by statute (California Probate Code §10810, for example). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $391 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

State law decides who inherits (intestate succession), usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will or trust lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Fond du Lac, WI ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Fond du Lac?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Fond du Lac

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 12 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fond du Lac.

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