The Self-Help DeskS (Rm. G9)
The Self-Help Desks assist self represented litigants in filling out forms, and provide step by step instructions for filing in family law, small claims, and foreclosure cases. Service is provided on a first come first served basis. The volunteers that staff Self-Help Desks do not provide legal advice.
Family Law Issues:
Monday…………11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Tuesday………...11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Wednesday……. 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Friday……………8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Small Claims Issues:
Thursday……….11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
APPOINTMENTS (Rm. G9)
Scheduled in hour increments, clients meet with volunteers for assistance in completing family law paperwork and foreclosure answers. Appointments can be made in Rm.104P of the Courthouse, by phone (414) 278-2912, or by e-mail ctimail@wicourts.gov. E-mail address and phone number are for making appointments only. The volunteers that staff appointments do not provide legal advice.
Brief Legal Advice & Referral Clinic (Rm. 106)
The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic at the Milwaukee Justice Center is a free, walk-in legal information and referral center staffed by volunteer Marquette University law students working with, and supervised by, volunteer attorneys. The Clinic’s goal is to provide self-represented litigants with basic legal information and appropriate referrals on civil legal matters including divorce, custody and support, landlord-tenant disputes, probate, small claims and large claims. The Clinic does not take cases or represent clients in an ongoing manner.
Clinic Hours:
Thursday………2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M *
Friday…………..2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
* * Thursday Clinics begin April 8th, 2010
PLEASE NOTE:
The Brief Legal Advice & Referral Clinic will be closed April 2nd, 2010.