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.
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).
Services Provided: Representation on adult guardianship matters. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
Services Provided: Health Benefits Counselors and attorneys provide information, advocacy tools, legal services, and expert support needed to obtain, maintain, and finance health care coverage and services for low income individuals and families in Wisconsin, particularly those with special health care needs or who are at risk.
Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-449-4777
Services Provided: Referrals for legal representation in SSD and SSI appeals. Also provide information on other disability-related matters such as benefits reductions and cessations, continuing disability reviews, and recoupments specifically related to the Milwaukee County Interim Disability Assistance Program
Disability Rights Wisconsin (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), 6737 West Washington Street, Suite 3230, Milwaukee, WI 53214, Ph: 414-773-4646
Services Provided: Protection and advocacy of people with disabilities in the following areas:
Allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals with disabilities
Disability-related employment or housing discrimination issues
Education issues affecting students with disabilities
Access to long term care services or supports that allow people with disabilities to remain in community settings
Barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities
Advocacy for people with disabilities who have been victims of crime
Questions related to voting rights for people with disabilities
NOTE: DRW only assistance to individuals with SSD/SSI is through referrals for representation from benefit specialists at county aging and disability resource centers.
Services Provided: Free legal guidance (up to two hours) in federal civil lawsuits in which you represent yourself, including: civil rights violations, Social Security, employment discrimination, and other federal civil cases. This form must be submitted before you can receive assistance. No walk ins.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Ph: 414-278-7722 or 855-947-2629
Services Provided: Assistance in a range of public benefits matters (W-2, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, Day Care, Caretaker Supplement, Social Security Disability/SSI).
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 Medicaid (Title 19), Medicare, Long Term Care, Social Security, SSI, and Food Stamps. Contact via phone Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM or in person Tuesdays 9:00-11:00AM and Thursdays 1:00-4:00PM.
Vivent Health, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., Ph: 414- 225-1578 or 800-359-9272
Services Provided: Free representation and counseling to people with HIV/AIDS on disability benefit appeals. Call for appointments.
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.
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.
Services Provided: This in-person clinic can prepare a basic will, power of attorney for finances, power of attorney for health care, and a living will. This program does not assist with Medicaid planning, living trusts, special needs trusts, or transferring property owned by someone who has passed away.
Services Provided: Representation on matters relating to powers of attorney. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
Vivent Health, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., Ph: 414- 225-1578 or 800-359-9272
Services Provided: Free representation and counseling to people with HIV/AIDS on creating powers of attorney. Call for appointments.
Services Provided: This in-person clinic can prepare a basic will, power of attorney for finances, power of attorney for health care, and a living will. This program does not assist with Medicaid planning, living trusts, special needs trusts, or transferring property owned by someone who has passed away.
Services Provided: Representation in creating wills. For more information and to see if you qualify for these reduced fee services, fill out the questionnaire on their website.
Vivent Health, 820 N. Plankinton Ave., Ph: 414- 225-1578 or 800-359-9272
Services Provided: Free representation and counseling to people with HIV/AIDS in creating simple wills. Call for appointments.
