Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Wisconsin. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in southern Wisconsin covering housing, family, public benefits, consumer, and immigration matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal assistance to low-income individuals in 33 counties of northern Wisconsin through a network of private attorneys.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to low-income Milwaukee County residents in family, housing, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents across Wisconsin in housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Serves low-income Milwaukee residents with free legal help in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Wisconsin is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals across four districts with 16 judges. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in all 72 counties. Municipal Courts handle local ordinance violations. Wisconsin also has specialized courts including drug courts, veterans treatment courts, and mental health courts.
Governs rental relationships under ATCP 134 and Wis. Stat. Chapter 704, covering security deposits, habitability, return deadlines (21 days), and eviction procedures.
Prohibits discrimination in employment based on age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, and use of lawful products under Wis. Stat. 111.31.
Consumer protection law under Wis. Stat. 100.18 prohibiting deceptive representations in business with enforcement by DATCP and private right of action for pecuniary loss.
State FMLA providing up to six weeks of family leave and two weeks of medical leave per year for eligible employees, broader than federal FMLA in some respects.
Governs rental relationships under Wis. Stat. Chapter 704, with protections for security deposits and habitability.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering employment with protections based on numerous categories including arrest and conviction record.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Connects to local Wisconsin DV services
1-800-799-7233
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Implementation of new legislative maps following court-ordered redistricting, affecting representation and legal challenges.
New programs and funding to expand access to affordable child care with associated worker protections.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $94.50 (claims up to $10,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $265-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $184-$250
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal services for low-income residents in southeastern Wisconsin.
Visit Website →Free legal services for low-income residents in 33 northern Wisconsin counties.
Visit Website →Free legal services for low-income Milwaukee area residents in housing, family, and consumer matters.
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