Top best Native Peoples Law Lawyers in ZIP 49684 | 2 available
2 Native Peoples Law lawyers are available in ZIP code 49684 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Average rating of these lawyers is 5/5 and 57% provide free consultation with average fees of $328 per hour.
Native Peoples Law Lawyers Nearby Black River Falls 49684 (by distance)
Within 10 miles near you
(Traverse City Area) 49685 7.1 miles
(Traverse City Area) 49686 8.5 miles
Within 25 miles near you
(Williamsburg Area) 49690 15.6 miles
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FAQs - Native Peoples Law Lawyers in 49684 city Black River Falls How many Native Peoples Law lawyers actively serve residents of Black River Falls, Wisconsin? Approximately 15 licensed attorneys focus on Native Peoples Law across Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Most matters are filed through the Wisconsin District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Native Peoples Law lawyers in Black River Falls, Wisconsin? In Black River Falls, typical rates range from $228-$326 per hour for Native Peoples Law. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2988 and $7139, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Native Peoples Law matters usually take in courts near Black River Falls? Native Peoples Law cases in Black River Falls, Wisconsin usually take around 5-10 months depending on complexity and the Wisconsin District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Native Peoples Law cases for people living in Black River Falls, Wisconsin? Residents of Black River Falls typically see Native Peoples Law filings handled by the Wisconsin District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Native Peoples Law? About 58% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Native Peoples Law, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Hon. Holly T. Bird. Hon. Bird graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in 1987. She attended Michigan State University, where she graduated with a B.A. in art and social science. In 1999, Hon. Bird graduated from DePaul University College of Law, where she served as the Native American Representative and President of the Latino Law Students Association.. After law school, Hon. Bird served as a Hearing Officer for Chicago Public Schools, presiding over matters concerning the educational welfare and discipline of children and teachers. Hon. Bird was appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office in 2000, where she represented over 230 children in the abuse/neglect system. From there, Hon. Bird went into private practice, representing clients in matters of family, criminal, traffic, civil, estate planning, real estate, and juvenile law. Hon. Bird also served as Vice-President of the Native American Foster Parents Association. Most notably, however, Hon. Bird founded and served as Vice-President, President, and President-Emeritus of the Illinois Native American Bar Association, and is credited for using her advocacy to remove offensive sports mascots from several Illinois schools. Hon. Bird has authored the publications: “Jumping Through Hoops: Traditional Healers and the Indian Health Care Act,” (1999) and “Making the Cross-Cultural Case; Educating the Judge about Race, Religion, and Ethnicity” (2004). Additionally, Hon. Bird has provided trainings on Native American Law and culture to the Illinois State Prosecutor’s Office, the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services, the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office, and the Interfaith Council for Social Justice. Hon. Bird was featured in the Illinois Department of Labor’s March 2000 “Highlights of the Progress of Women and Minorities in the Workforce.”. In 2003, Hon. Bird moved back to Northern Michigan and began working for the Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office on juvenile and misdemeanor cases. In 2008, Hon. Bird was appointed as an Acting Chief Judge / Associate Judge for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, where she served until 2011. In 2010, Hon. Bird was appointed to serve as an Associate Supreme Court Judge for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians. Currently, Hon. Bird maintains a private practice in Traverse City, concentrating in matters of Native American, family, juvenile, criminal, civil, traffic, real estate, probate, employment and business law. In addition, Hon. Bird is a certified Mediator, Peacemaker, and serves as a pro-tem Appellate Judge for various Tribes. In 2013, Hon. Bird was awarded the prestigious American Arbitration Association’s 2013 Higginbotham Fellowship. In her spare time, Hon. Bird teaches criminal justice classes for the University of Phoenix. Hon. Bird has served as a board member and mentor for the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden; and volunteers for the Leelanau Children’s Center and the Pathfinder School. Further, Hon. Bird was appointed to serve on the American Indian Law Committee of the Michigan State Bar and served on the State Supreme Court’s Court Rules Committee with respect to the Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act. She is also the Vice-President of the Northern Michigan Cultural Center, an organization dedicated to bringing people of various cultures together in Traverse City.. Hon. Bird is descended from the Yaqui/Apache/Tarascan/San Felipe Pueblo tribes and the English Isles. She resides in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband and three children.