Thank you to the Wisconsin Law Foundation for their support of the MJC Remote Services.
Gracias a Wisconsin Law Foundation por su apoyo a los servicios remotos de MJC.

Hours & Services
Click HERE for a Family Forms Clinic Flyer
Click HERE for a Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic Flyer (Hours for December 2022 - January 2023)
Click HERE for an Expungement / Pardon Clinic Flyer (January - April 2023)
Click HERE for Parenting Conferences Information 

Civil Legal Helpline:  414-278-3965

Answered live at these times only for appointment setting and referral information (no legal advice provided over the phone): 
  • Monday & Friday:  10am - 12pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday:  2pm - 4pm

Self-help Family Forms Clinic

Volunteer assistance with family law forms for:
  • Divorce
  • Child Support
  • Legal Custody
  • Physical Placement
  • Name Changes
The MJC Family Forms Clinic will be closed on these days in 2023:​​​​​​​​​​
  • Friday, April 7th
  • Friday, May 26th
  • Monday, May 29th
  • Friday, June 16th
  • Monday, June 19th
  • Tuesday, July 4th
  • Friday, September 1st
  • Monday, September 4th
  • Thursday & Friday, November 23rd & 24th
  • Friday, December 22nd through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

Hours 

In-Person Walk In Services
  • Monday:  8:30am - 12:00pm
  • Tuesday:  8:30am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday:  8:30am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Thursday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Friday:  8:30am - 12:00pm

Remote (by Zoom) 
  • Tuesday:  4:30pm- 7:30pm​
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RECEIVING HELP THROUGH THE ZOOM CLINIC IS COMING.

Divorce/Legal Separation "Part 2" Appointments

At the MJC, the divorce process happens in two parts. If you have completed the first step, the MJC can help you with paperwork for the second step of divorce by appointment ONLY.

To schedule an appointment:
  • Email mjcdivorce@gmail.com. Please include your full name, phone number, and court case number.  
  • ​You will not get a final court date until you have turned your Part 2 paperwork into the court.
  • For a list of what to bring to your appointment, click HERE.

Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
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Remote Expungement/Pardon Clinics
The  Expungement / Pardon clinic, staffed by volunteer attorneys and law students, provides free, confidential, and brief legal advice and referrals for Wisconsin expungement and pardon applications. 

This clinic is for criminal law issues, not  eviction cases. 
For eviction related questions, see the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.

Hours

Remote (by Zoom) Clinics
  • Eligibility Questions:  Mondays:  1:00pm- 3:00pm 
    on hold until January 23rd
  • Pardon Application Assistance: 
    Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    ​Various Saturdays:  10:00am - 12:00pm
Civil Legal Clinics
In-person legal clinics held at local libraries and other community agencies.  Clinics listed here are open to the public, unless an appointment is required. 
Wed., January 11th: Estate Planning at House of Peace
 (appointment required)
Wed., January 25th: Civil Legal Clinic at United Methodist Children's Services, Noon -2pm
Thurs., January 26th: Civil Legal Clinic at Villard Square Library, 2pm-4pm
Fri., January 27th: Civil Legal Clinic at Mitchell Street Library, 2pm-4pm
Tues, January 31st: Civil Legal Clinic at Next Door Foundation, 2pm-4pm 

Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics



​Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics, staffed by volunteer attorneys and law students, provide free, confidential,  brief legal advice and referrals for Milwaukee County Circuit Court civil legal matters  
  • ​Family Law Matters
  • Landlord- Tenant
  • Probate
  • Small Claims
  • Properties / Deeds
​We absolutely cannot help with criminal matters.
The MVLCs will be closed on these days: ​​​​​​
  • Monday, January 2nd
  • Monday, January 16th through Friday, January 20th
  • ​Monday, May 15th through Friday, May 19th
  • Monday, May 29th
  • Monday, June 19th
  • Monday, July 3rd through Friday, July 7th
  • Monday, August 14th through Friday, August 25th
  • Monday, September 4th
  • Thursday and Friday, November 23rd & 24th
  • Monday, December 25th through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

Hours

In-Person Legal Advice
  • Mondays (for Veterans Only): Veterans Service Office 
    (walk-in; sign-in begins at 3:30pm
    4:00pm - 6:00pm
    DATES FOR SPRING SEMESTER:
    Jan. 9th,  
    Feb. 6th, Feb. 20th,
    Mar. 6th, Mar. 20th,
    Apr. 3rd, Apr. 17th,
    NOTE: No Family Attorney is available at this location!
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  • Tuesdays:  House of Peace 
    1702 W. Walnut St.
    (walk-in;  sign-in begins at 12:30pm)
    1:00pm - 3:00pm
    NOTE: No Family Attorney is available at this location!
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  • Wednesdays at the United Community Center Senior Center
    730 W. Washington Street
    (walk-in; sign-in begins at 4:30 pm)
    5:00pm - 7:00pm
    NOTE: Spanish Interpreters and Immigration Attorneys are available at this location. 
 
  • Thursdays at the Milwaukee Justice Center 
    901 N. 9th Street, Room G-9
    (walk-in; sign-in begins at 8:30am)
    9:00am -11:00am

Parenting Conferences  

Attorney facilitators, working with a law student, assist parents to discuss issues of custody, placement, and child support with a goal of completing an agreement.  Child Support services is also present to discuss child support orders, arrears, and calculations. 
Conference Availability 
Parenting Conferences are scheduled for 90 minutes on Tuesday mornings, 1030am-Noon starting in January 2023.
Email mjcparentingconf@gmail.com ​to request an appointment.  

Location

Milwaukee Justice Center
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Courthouse Room G9
901 North 9th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233 ​
Click here for parking information.
Click here for bus route information.
MJC services are only for those without an attorney.
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Due to a high demand for services and limited volunteer capacity, we cannot guarantee all clients will be seen.