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\n\t\t\n\t\tCLIENT REPRESENTATION\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Our free and low-cost legal services for individuals and families help bridge the justice gap in the Milwaukee area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Outreach\n

\n\t\t\n\t\tCOMMUNITY OUTREACH\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

We educate individuals and social service providers on the court process and available resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"icons_0001_cl_shield\"\n

\n\t\t\n\t\tDOMESTIC VIOLENCE\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

We empower clients facing domestic abuse to achieve greater safety, stability, and independence.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\tMEDIATION\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Flat-fee mediation services to couples going through divorce.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSUPPORT US\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

ARE YOU IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL HELP?<\/h3>\nCentro Legal handles family law and criminal misdemeanor defense cases.
\nAs a Milwaukee area resident, you may qualify for free or low-cost legal services.
\nTell us about your situation.\n

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\n\t\tOUR MISSION\n\t<\/h3>\n

To improve access to the court system and assure quality legal representation for clients regardless of income, ethnicity, or language by providing legal education and representation to low-income clients who are in transition out of poverty toward safety and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWHY THIS MATTERS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

The complexities of the legal system can be daunting, especially in a crisis. We believe people deserve the best possible legal representation, regardless of income. As a voice for the underrepresented, Centro Legal helps people help themselves, pursuing a just outcome and strengthening our community as a whole.<\/p>\n\t

TESTIMONIALS<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

I found myself in an abusive cycle but never violent, all verbal.\u00a0\u00a0But one day he crossed the line to violent.\u00a0\u00a0I found help in Centro Legal and today, I have peace and a higher pride in my life and my health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Everything was excellent step by step. I am very grateful to Centro Legal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

I can only say thank you very much for the help that this program has given to me and my family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The program staff was very capable and available. They are intelligent, and their compassion is helpful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Thank you for providing help through this system. I am sure that many people share the same feeling of appreciation for the tranquility with which we can live today after having been freed from an abusive relationship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

My lawyer is very good and knows how to explain things.\u00a0\u00a0She made me feel very confident with her and she knew how to handle things.<\/p>\n\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t

\n\t\tNUMBERS TELL THE STORY\n\t<\/h3>\n\tWe serve people – yet the statistics behind their individual stories show a significant need
\nfor our services in the Milwaukee area.\n\t\t\t86%\n\t

of low-income survivors of recent domestic violence received inadequate or NO professional legal help.<\/p>\n\t\t\t63%\n\t

of low-come Wisconsin households with children experienced a civil legal issue in the preceding year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t83%\n\t

of family court cases in Milwaukee County had at least one party that did not have legal representation.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t“By improving stability and resolving legal issues for clients in need, our work helps to strengthen the entire community.”\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

– Molly Dobberke Riehle, Executive Director <\/h4>\n

\n\t\tFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

What kinds of cases do you handle? >><\/h4>\n

Centro Legal provides legal assistance in the areas of family law, guardian ad litem matters and criminal misdemeanor defense.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

What are family law cases? >><\/h4>\n\t\t\t

Family law cases address issues in family court rather than children’s court.\u00a0 Family law cases include cases involving divorce, child support, custody, placement and\/or paternity.\u00a0 Family law cases do NOT include issues of guardianship, termination of parental rights or CHIPs matters.\u00a0\u00a0We do not provide representation in children’s court.<\/p>\n

Family court can address any of the following issues:<\/p>\n