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  • I need help with forms…
    • Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee Co. Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room G-9, Ph: 414-278-3965
      • Free forms assistance on family issues such as divorce, child support/placement/custody, modifications, and name changes.
  • I need legal advice or representation…
    • Centro Legal, 611 W. National Ave., 103, Ph: 414-384-7900
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases. Services in English and Spanish. Free family law consultations on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4PM by appointment only. To make an appointment call on Monday morning.
    • Civitas, 2618 W. Greenfield Ave., Ph: 414-949-5266 – request assistance via the website
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases, including paternity, custody/placement, support, divorce, post-judgment, contempt, grandparent visitation, and domestic abuse restraining orders. While domestic abuse is not a practice area, Civitas frequently works with victims and their advocates on the above referenced family law topics.
    • Free Legal Answers
    • Nonprofit Legal Referral Services, Ph: 414-435-0636
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law. Clients are seen by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
    • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
      • Eligibility Determination
      • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
      • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • I need help with forms…
    • Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee Co. Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room G-9, Ph: 414-278-3965
      • Free forms assistance on family issues such as divorce, child support/placement/custody, modifications, and name changes.
  • I need legal advice or representation…
    • Centro Legal, 611 W. National Ave., 103, Ph: 414-384-7900
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases. Services in English and Spanish. Free family law consultations on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4PM by appointment only. To make an appointment call on Monday morning.
    • Civitas, 2618 W. Greenfield Ave., Ph: 414-949-5266 – request assistance via the website
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases, including paternity, custody/placement, support, divorce, post-judgment, contempt, grandparent visitation, and domestic abuse restraining orders. While domestic abuse is not a practice area, Civitas frequently works with victims and their advocates on the above referenced family law topics.
    • Free Legal Answers
    • Nonprofit Legal Referral Services, Ph: 414-435-0636
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law. Clients are seen by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
    • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
      • Eligibility Determination
      • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
      • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • I need help with forms…
    • Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee Co. Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room G-9, Ph: 414-278-3965
      • Free forms assistance on family issues such as divorce, child support/placement/custody, modifications, and name changes.  
  • I need legal advice or representation…
    • Centro Legal, 611 W. National Ave., 103, Ph: 414-384-7900
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases. Services in English and Spanish. Free family law consultations on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4PM by appointment only. To make an appointment call on Monday morning.
    • Civitas, 2618 W. Greenfield Ave., Ph: 414-949-5266 – request assistance via the website
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases, including paternity, custody/placement, support, divorce, post-judgment, contempt, grandparent visitation, and domestic abuse restraining orders. While domestic abuse is not a practice area, Civitas frequently works with victims and their advocates on the above referenced family law topics.
    • Free Legal Answers
    • Nonprofit Legal Referral Services, Ph: 414-435-0636
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law. Clients are seen by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
    • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
      • Eligibility Determination
      • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
      • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • Free Legal Answers
  • Sojourner Family Peace Center – Wisconsin’s largest domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking service provider. Sojourner’s 24-hour hotline is 414-933-2722. Individuals who have experienced domestic abuse can access many social services through Sojourner.
  • Restraining Order Clinic hosted by Sojourner Family Peace Center, 901 North 9th Street, Room 711, (414) 278-5079
    • Assists with (1) completing and filing harassment, domestic violence, juvenile harassment, child abuse, and individual at-risk restraining orders, (2) creating safety plans, and (3) accessing community resources and referrals. The court requires individuals seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) to file electronically. Advocates are available by phone to assist with this process. Visit https://waitwhile.com/welcome/sojourner to schedule an appointment and/or join our live daily virtual waitlist to speak with an advocate for help.
  • I need help with forms…
    • Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee Co. Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room G-9, Ph: 414-278-3965
      • Free forms assistance on family issues such as divorce, child support/placement/custody, modifications, and name changes.   
  • I need legal advice or representation…
    • Centro Legal, 611 W. National Ave., 103, Ph: 414-384-7900
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases. Services in English and Spanish. Free family law consultations on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4PM by appointment only. To make an appointment call on Monday morning.
    • Civitas, 2618 W. Greenfield Ave., Ph: 414-949-5266 – request assistance via the website
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases, including paternity, custody/placement, support, divorce, post-judgment, contempt, grandparent visitation, and domestic abuse restraining orders. While domestic abuse is not a practice area, Civitas frequently works with victims and their advocates on the above referenced family law topics.
    • Free Legal Answers
    • Nonprofit Legal Referral Services, Ph: 414-435-0636
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law. Clients are seen by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
    • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
      • Eligibility Determination
      • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
      • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • Adult Guardianship Forms Clinic – for uncontested adult guardianships.
    • Mondays at 10:30AM or Wednesdays at 1:00PM at the Milwaukee Co. Courthouse. The Examining Physician’s or Psychologist’s Report (Form GN-3130) must be completed before making an appointment. Book an appointment here or at the Milwaukee Justice Center front desk in Room G-9 of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
  • Free Legal Answers
  • Legal Action of Wisconsin – Senior Law, 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-278-1222 (for clients age 60 or older that live in Milwaukee Co.)
    • Services Provided: Representation related to elder (financial, physical, emotional, or neglect) abuse. Contact via phone Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM or in person Tuesdays 9:00-11:00AM and Thursdays 1:00-4:00PM.
  • Legal Action of Wisconsin – Volunteer Lawyers Project, 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 855-947-2529
    • Services Provided: Guardianship referrals appropriate where the guardianship is uncontested (e.g. disabled youth turning 18, or adult children attempting to obtain guardianship of elderly parent).
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
    • Eligibility Determination
    • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
    • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • Free Legal Answers
  • Kids Matter
    • Services Provided: assisting non-parental adults with issues related to their legal rights to care for a child, including issues of minor guardianship.
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
    • Eligibility Determination
    • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
    • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • I need help with forms…
    • Milwaukee Justice Center, Milwaukee Co. Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room G-9, Ph: 414-278-3965
      • Free forms assistance on family issues such as divorce, child support/placement/custody, modifications, and name changes.  
  • I need legal advice or representation…
    • Centro Legal, 611 W. National Ave., 103, Ph: 414-384-7900
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases. Services in English and Spanish. Free family law consultations on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4PM by appointment only. To make an appointment call on Monday morning.
    • Civitas, 2618 W. Greenfield Ave., Ph: 414-949-5266 – request assistance via the website
    • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law cases, including paternity, custody/placement, support, divorce, post-judgment, contempt, grandparent visitation, and domestic abuse restraining orders. While domestic abuse is not a practice area, Civitas frequently works with victims and their advocates on the above referenced family law topics.
    • Free Legal Answers
    • Nonprofit Legal Referral Services, Ph: 414-435-0636
      • Services Provided: Low cost legal representation in family law. Clients are seen by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
    • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
      • Eligibility Determination
      • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
      • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
  • Central Wisconsin Community Law, 2266 N. Prospect Ave., Suite 312, Ph: 414- 755-3419
    • Services provided: Low-cost sliding-scale representation in CHIPS, TPR, and criminal defense cases. Call for intake information.
  • Free Legal Answers
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Modest Means Panel
    • Eligibility Determination
    • Application send to P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707, Ph: 888-529-7599, Email: LRISResponse@wisbar.org
    • Services Provided: Representation on family law cases: child support, custody, divorce, grandparent rights, guardianships, maintenance, and visitations. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.

Staff

  • Angela Schultz, Assistant Dean for Public Service
  • Katie Mertz, Director for Public Service
  • Mindy Schroeder, Pro Bono Program Assistant
  • Maggie Klatt, Pro Bono Program Assistant

Contact Us

  • Email: mvlc.lawmu@gmail.com
    (no advice given via email)
  • Information Line: (414) 288-6912
Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic | Marquette University Law School | P.O. Box 1881 | Milwaukee, WI 53201