Wendy Williams just added a heavy hitter to her legal squad—and it’s turning heads.
In a bold move that could shake up her ongoing guardianship case, the former daytime talk show queen has secured Joe Tacopina, the high-profile criminal defense attorney known for representing the likes of Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, and ASAP Rocky. Tacopina confirmed the news himself during an exclusive sit-down with Ashleigh Banfield on NewsNation’s “Banfield.”
“I am, yes, I am representing her,” Tacopina declared. “I will be entering the guardianship case one way or another… The last thing they want to do is see my face in that courtroom, so, yes, I will be representing her. I am her lawyer right now.”
Talk about entering the chat with style.
Williams, who has been under a court-ordered guardianship since 2022, has been fighting to regain control of her personal life and finances after a string of public health and legal challenges.
Her team has raised red flags over how her affairs are being handled, and now, with Tacopina onboard, things are about to get very interesting.
While it won’t be easy—guardianship cases involve serious judicial review—Tacopina’s presence adds legal muscle and serious courtroom credibility. Let’s not forget: this is the guy who helped ASAP Rocky walk away from a felony assault trial and has taken on major cases involving everyone from A-Rod to world leaders.
If the court approves his formal role in the guardianship proceedings, it could be a game-changer for Wendy, who has been mostly out of the public eye but still remains a beloved figure to her fans. With her signature sass and now a top-tier legal warrior on her side, the comeback arc is writing itself.
Stay tuned—this courtroom drama is far from over, and Wendy’s story just got a major plot twist.
