Legal Action of Wisconsin - Eviction Defense Project - Milwaukee
Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW) provides same-day, in-person eviction, prevention and diversion services at the courthouse in Milwaukee and La Crosse counties through the Eviction Defense Project (EDP). This project serves only tenants with hearings scheduled the day of service. Free legal help includes brief legal advice, document drafting, settlement assistance and in-court representation.
Legal Topics Covered
- Eviction
Fees
Free
Counties Served
Language(s) Spoken
Types of Service
Accessibility
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Office Location:
Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 N. 9th Street
Room 406
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States
Phone:
Hours
Other Hours
The EDP operates in Courthouse Room 406 starting at 12:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays and the second and fourth Friday of each month. Please arrive as close to 12:30 PM as possible to obtain representation.
***Spots are limited, and representation is not guaranteed.
How to Get Service
Same-day service at the courthouse.
Other Eligibility
Income: must be under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Must be US citizen; lawful permanent resident; asylee or refugee; person who has been granted withholding of removal; adjustment of status applicant who also has a US citizen spouse parent or child (under 21); or victim of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault or other crimes which are included in the U visa laws. Can provide limited services for H2A or H2B workers and lawful temporary residents.