Wisconsin Pro Bono and Community Legal Resources

America's Dairyland, the nickname by which Wisconsin is often referred, is a lovely land of rolling hills and vast farmlands. For about 10.7% of the state's 5.6 million residents, though, life is a lot less than perfect. Those people, who live at or below the U.S. federal poverty level, don't have the option of hiring an attorney; after all, doing so tends to be quite expensive. The state of Wisconsin is more than capable of helping such individuals, though, thanks to a wide network of pro bono services and community legal resources; learn more about them below.

Pro Bono Services in Wisconsin

Unlike many other states, Wisconsin does not have a large network of pro bono organizations that are organized by its state bar association. That being said, contacting the State Bar of Wisconsin is one of the best first steps that a low-income Wisconsinite can make. By getting in touch with the state bar, such individuals can get referrals to lawyers who handle pro bono work.

State Bar of Wisconsin
PO Box 7158
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: 608.257.3838

Wisconsin Community Legal Resources

Despite a lack of coordination by the state bar, there are many great organizations and community legal resources in the state of Wisconsin. Regardless of where you live in the state, you should be able to get in touch with an organization that is relatively nearby. In some cases, one organization may refer you to a different one, depending on various things. Keep in mind that most organizations have strict eligibility requirements that must be met before they will work with you.

Legal Action Of Wisconsin, Inc.
417 Pine Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 414.432.4645

Western Wisconsin Legal Services
Private Attorney Involvement Program
205 5th Avenue South, Suite 300
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608.785.2809

Legal Action Of Wisconsin
230 West Wells Street, #800
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: 414.278.7722

Kenosha County Volunteer Lawyers Project
508 56th Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
Phone: 414.654.0114

Being a low-income Wisconsinite does not mean that you have to go it alone when it comes to legal trouble; contact one of the preceding organizations today.