Lawyer Referral & Information Service

Provisions

A statewide reference service that refers people in need of legal services to an attorney in their geographic area. Designed for persons who can afford private attorney services but do not know whom to call. When appropriate, referral to other community agencies or information is provided. Free information is provided for law-related questions every Wednesday evening from 5 - 7:00 p.m.

P.O. Box 7158 Madison, WI 53707

Ph: 800-362-9082 Ph: 608-257-4666 Website

Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.

Services

The Legal Action of Wisconsin offers free legal assistance for low-income people in certain civil matter; i.e., landlord/tenant, public benefits, education, some family law (including divorce, visitation, and custody issues), housing issues, disability income issues. People must be financially eligible and present no conflict of interest for services; therefore, a screening process is required before any appointment can be made.

404 N. Main Street Suite 702 Oshkosh, WI 54901

Ph: 800-236-1128 Ph: 920-233-6521 Website

Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Modest Means Referral Service

Services

Clients whose income is too high to qualify for free legal services but too low to pay an attorney’s regular fees can apply for a referral to an attorney who has agreed to reduce their fees for representation.

State Bar of Wisconsin P.O. Box 7158 Madison, WI 53707

Ph: 888-529-7599 Website

Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Office of Crime Victim Services

Services

The Office of Crime Victim Services serves the needs of crime victims in Wisconsin by administering a compensation program that assists victims with out-of-pocket expenses related to medical, counseling, and lost wages. The Victim Resource Center also assists victims to understand their rights with the Wisconsin Judicial and Law Enforcement organizations in the State of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Department of Justice P.O. Box 7951 Madison, WI 53707

Ph: 608-264-9497 Ph: 800-446-6564 Email Website

Hours Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.