Milwaukee Justice Center Expungement & Pardon Clinic
The Milwaukee Justice Center (MJC) expungement and pardon clinic, staffed by volunteer attorneys and law students, provides free, confidential, and brief legal advice and referrals for Wisconsin expungement and pardon applications.
Legal Topics Covered
- Criminal Records
Counties Served
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Types of Service
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Online Only
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Other Hours
Fall 2024 services are available September 3 - December 6.
Civil Legal Helpline (for appointment setting & referral information ONLY - no legal advice provided over the phone): 414-278-3965
Answered live at these times:
M & F: 10 am - 12 pm
T, W, & TH: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
How to Get Service
Questions on Expungement and/or Pardon Eligibility for WI criminal convictions
- Email MJC at expungeMKE@gmail.com or fill out this form. Have your case information ready (case number, county, & any other relevant info) and include your contact information (name, date of birth, phone number, email).
- MJC staff will reach out to you by phone and/or email to discuss your case and eligibility assessment, answer any questions, and discuss any next steps. They will do their best to get back to you within 5 business days.
Pardon Application Appointments -- Mondays 1:15-3:15 pm (and some Saturdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm)
- This virtual Zoom clinic is by appointment only.
- You must have worked with the clinic previously or established pardon eligibility by email or phone.
- You must also get certified copies of the (1) Criminal Complaint; (2) Information; and (3) Judgment of Conviction from the Clerk of Courts in the county of your conviction. If you are eligible for a Milwaukee County case, the MJC can help with this step!
Other Eligibility
To get a pardon application appointment, you must have worked with the clinic previously or established pardon eligibility by email or phone. See How to Get Service or this flyer for more information.