Legal Resources

1849 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53212

(414)-347-1774

They assist women with legal issues through sentence advocacy, AODA treatment, jail/prison alternatives and spiritual guidance.

Resources for Spanish-speaking individuals.

611 W. National Ave, Suite 103, Milwaukee, WI 53204

(414)-384-7900

They provide affordable legal services for low-income Milwaukee residents transitioning out of poverty; assistance in navigating the legal system in family law and misdemeanor criminal court cases.

17 W. Main St., Madison, WI 53707

(800)-446-6564

They provide services related to crime victim’s rights and compensation.

901 N. 9th St., Room 101, Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414)-615-2593

Email: milwcse@milwcnty.com 

Call to apply for services or report changes. They provide assistance with delinquent child/family support (warning letters, lien docket, license suspension, account seizure).

Zeidler Municipal Building – 841 N. Broadway, 7th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202

(414)-286-2676

6737 W. Washington St., Suite 3230, Milwaukee, WI 53214

(414)-773-4646

They provide legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with disabilities. They address civil rights violations, abuse and neglect, institutionalization, inability to access to needed services and education, crime victimization, and discrimination. 

10201 W. Watertown Plank Rd., Room 1027, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

General Information – (414)-257-4527

Victim/Witness Services – (414)-257-4527

Children's Court exercises jurisdiction over matters involving juveniles under the age of 17 regarding delinquencies.  They deal with cases involving individuals under the age of 18 regarding neglect, abuse, guardianship, termination of parental rights, adoption, child abuse injunctions, civil harassments involving minors, ordinance violations and permanency plan review hearings. 

230 W. Wells St., Room 800, Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414)-278-1222

Toll Free: 1-(855)-947-2529 

Free legal services for adults over age 60 without regard to income/assets. Services include legal matters relating to social security, SSI, food stamps, Medicare, medical assistance, long-term care, subsidized housing, consumer scams, and help paying bills. No criminal, personal injury, legal/medical malpractice, or work on wills. 

Telephone Intake Hours: 

Monday, 9:00 –11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Walk-in Intake Hours: 

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

633 W Wisconsin Ave Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414)-278-7722

They provide legal assistance for low-income Milwaukee residents experiencing civil problems.

Downtown Office – 521 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

Children’s Court Office – 10201 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Their divisions include civil, guardian ad litem, and mental disabilities.

6419 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214

(414)-266-1235

The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLC) provide free brief legal advice and referral services. The clinics are staffed by volunteer law students and attorneys. 

*The clinics cannot assist with employment discrimination and criminal law matters.

747 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 

(414) 274-6760

They are a non-profit, public lawyer referral agency. They provide services in all areas of civil law, but not criminal cases. Standard fees apply. Be prepared to briefly summarize the case.

Milwaukee County Courthouse – 901 N. 9th St., Room G8, Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414)-278-4900

They are a public law library. You can purchase legal documents and materials, including pro se (for self) family law forms.

Milwaukee County Courthouse – 901 N. 9th St., Room G9, Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414)-278-3965

Family Law Self-Help Clinic – they provide assistance with the following forms only: divorce, child support, legal custody, visitation, physical placement, and name changes; no legal advice is provided. 

Brief Legal Advice and Referral Clinic – they provide free, confidential, and brief legal advice and referrals for family law, landlord/tenant, probate, small/large claims

The Mobile Legal Clinic is a project of the Marquette University Law School and the Milwaukee Bar Association.  Its goal is to bring the free legal services provided by the Milwaukee Justice Center (which are typically provided in person out of their location at the Milwaukee County Courthouse) out into neighborhoods in the community where it may be difficult for people to receive help.   

Adult Criminal Trial Division

819 N. 6th St., Milwaukee, Room 908, Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414)-227-4130

Juvenile Division

10930 W. Potter Rd., Suite D, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

(414)-266-1182

Provides legal representation at the circuit court (trial court)  level in cases specified by state law. Trial Division cases include criminal, civil commitment, protective  placement (personal guardianship), revocation of conditional liberty (probation, parole, or extended supervision),  termination of parental rights, and juvenile delinquency proceedings.

120 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison, WI 53703

(800)-322-9755

(800)-947-6644

They help with legal questions, forms, samples, and information through ‘Ask A Librarian.’ Purchase federal, state, and county legal forms.

English Line: (414) 435-2535

Español: (414) 435-2553

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