{"id":41,"date":"2018-01-03T03:09:09","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T03:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centrolegalwisconsin.org\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2018-05-02T02:16:03","modified_gmt":"2018-05-02T02:16:03","slug":"why-we-do-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centrolegalwisconsin.org\/why-we-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"WHY WE DO IT"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\tWHY WE DO IT
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\n\t\tA Simple Belief, A Complex Issue.
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We believe that every person and every family deserves the dignity of high-quality legal representation, no matter what their station in life. It\u2019s that simple.<\/h3>\n

Yet our legal system is not simple\u2014and thousands of people across the Milwaukee area simply can\u2019t afford to hire private counsel to guide them toward justice.<\/p>\n

Our clients are already working hard to help themselves. Our mission is to support them during their time of transition, guide them through the complex legal system and empower them to maintain stability, independence and safety.<\/p>\n

The need is real, right here in the Milwaukee area.<\/h3>\n

A recent report found that at least one party in 83%<\/strong> of family court cases in Milwaukee County did not have legal representation.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>Intimate partner violence among families living at or below the federal poverty level (FPL) is about\u00a0four times<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0more likely than among families who live at 400%<\/strong> of the FPL.\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>The\u00a0Bridging the Justice Gap\u00a0<\/b>study revealed:<\/p>\n

64%<\/strong> of low-come Wisconsin households with children experienced a civil legal issue in the preceding year.<\/p>\n

73%<\/strong> of low-income households confronted the legal issue without any assistance from a lawyer.\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

The results inspire us to continue.<\/h3>\n

As a result of participating in our domestic violence program:
\n100%\u00a0<\/b>report they know more about their rights and options in the legal system.
\n97%<\/b>\u00a0feel more confident in their decision-making abilities.
\n97%<\/b>\u00a0report that they can achieve the goals they have set for themselves.<\/p>\n

80%<\/b>\u00a0of our clients are able to maintain employment by the time their case is resolved.
\nEach year, we find that this percentage increases, indicating that we have helped stabilize their lives while their legal\u00a0concern is resolved.<\/p>\n

90%<\/b>\u00a0of our clients who participated in our diversion and DPA program have not been arrested or convicted for another criminal violation for the last 7 years.<\/p>\n

You can help bridge the gap.<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/h3>\n

Every contribution to Centro Legal helps us continue this important work \u2013 and helps individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency.\u00a0 Over 80% of our budget is funded by people like you \u2013 private individuals, companies, and grants.\u00a0 Quite simply, we could not do our work without you, and we need your help to continue impacting the lives of those who need help the most in our community.\u00a0 Please add your support today.<\/u><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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