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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 now requires individuals seeking to file a temporary restraining order (TRO) to do so electronically. Our office at the courthouse remains closed, but 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
    • Free Legal Answers
    • Lagmann, 230 W. Wells St., #201, Ph: 414-755-3419
      • Services Provided: Representation in adult guardianship matters.
    • Legal Action of Wisconsin – Elder Rights Project, 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, Inc., 1850 N. Martin Luther King Drive, Suite 202, Milwaukee, WI 53212, Ph: 414-344-1220
    • Services Provided: Kids Matter hosts a clinic at Children’s Court to help people with the child guardianship process. Both legal advice and assistance with forms is available. The clinic is by appointment only and takes place two-times each month. Clients should call 414-344-1220. Relying on the Kids Matter clinic for help can make the process simpler than calling Children’s Court directly. Additional services provided include representation in minor guardianship matters. The onsite clinic is currently suspended due to COVID. Petitioners can contact KMI at 414-344-1220 to complete an Intake.
  • Lagmann, 230 W. Wells St., #201, Ph: 414-755-3419
    • Services Provided: Representation in adult guardianship matters.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mary Claire Ramirez, 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