Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Wisconsin Judicare
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in northern and central Wisconsin (rural areas).
- Website: wisconsinjudicare.org
- Phone: 1-800-472-1638
- Legal Action of Wisconsin
- Serves low-income residents in southern Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, Kenosha).
- Website: legalaction.org
- Phone: 1-855-947-2529
- Wisconsin Legal Aid
- Centralized portal for legal resources and referrals.
- Website: wisconsinlegalaid.org
Regional Legal Aid Providers
- Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
- Focuses on Milwaukee County (housing, family law, consumer rights).
- Website: lasmilwaukee.com
- Phone: 1-414-727-5300
- ABC for Health
- Specializes in health care advocacy (Medicaid, insurance disputes).
- Website: safetyweb.org
- Phone: 1-800-585-4221
- Disability Rights Wisconsin
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: drwi.org
- Phone: 1-800-928-8778
- Veterans Law Center
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: veteranslawcenter.org
- Phone: 1-608-257-3824
Directories & Search Tools
- Wisconsin Legal Help
- Free legal guides, forms, and court information.
- Website: wisconsinlegalhelp.org
- State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: wisbar.org
- Phone: 1-800-362-9082
- Wisconsin Courts Self-Help Center
- Forms and guides for representing yourself.
- Website: wicourts.gov/selfhelp
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline) or End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: endabusewi.org | 1-608-255-0539
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-488-2596 (for residents 60+).
- Tenant Resource Center: 1-608-257-0006 (Madison) or tenantresourcecenter.org.
- Immigration Legal Hotline: 1-414-383-5620 (Catholic Charities of Milwaukee).
Additional Resources
- 211 Wisconsin
- Dial 211 or visit 211wisconsin.org for community referrals.
- Pro Bono Programs
- Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF): wistaf.org (funds legal aid programs).
- Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP): legalaction.org/vlp (Milwaukee area).
- Immigration Legal Aid
- Native American Legal Services
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF): narf.org
- Ho-Chunk Nation Legal Department: ho-chunknation.com (serves tribal members).
- Self-Help Centers
- Milwaukee Justice Center: milwaukeejusticecenter.org
- Dane County Legal Self-Help Center: danecountybar.org/self-help
- Law School Clinics
- University of Wisconsin Law School Clinics: law.wisc.edu/clinics (immigration, family law).
- Marquette University Law School Clinics: law.marquette.edu/clinics (housing, public defender services).
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level) and specific case types (e.g., eviction, domestic violence, public benefits).
- Apply Online: Organizations like Legal Action of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Judicare offer online intake forms.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, restraining orders), contact hotlines or visit courthouse self-help centers.
- Tribal Members: Contact Ho-Chunk Nation Legal Department or NARF for specialized advocacy.
Let me know if you need help narrowing down options for a specific city (e.g., Milwaukee, Madison) or legal issue!