Legal aid in the United States is delivered through Legal Services Corporation (LSC)-funded nonprofits, law school clinics, pro bono panels, and court self-help centers. Most programs serve women at or below 125–200% of the Federal Poverty Level and handle family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and protective orders. The American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession and the National Women's Law Center supplement local services. For women, the most common legal aid needs are custody, divorce, child support, VAWA-based immigration relief, and DV protective orders — all areas LSC grantees regularly handle. This directory aggregates state legal aid offices, women's legal clinics, and bar referral panels.
Wisconsin circuit courts hear family matters in each of its 72 counties, with Family Court Counseling services providing mediation and custody studies. The Bureau of Child Support operates under DCF. Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha are the largest cities. Legal Action of Wisconsin, Judicare, the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, and End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin serve women.
Free legal help for low-income women in Milwaukee. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
414-727-5300 · 727 N Water St Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Free legal advocacy for women with disabilities including civil rights and benefits in Madison. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
608-267-0214 · 131 W Wilson St Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Connects women with attorneys for consultations across all practice areas. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
800-362-9082 · 5302 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Free legal help with health insurance access and coverage disputes for Wisconsin women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
608-261-6939 · 32 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Free legal clinics providing family law and consumer law assistance for low-income women in Madison. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (semester).
608-263-7787 · 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI 53706 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (semester) · Visit Website
Free legal services for low-income Milwaukee residents in civil matters for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
414-344-1220 · 625 E Ogden Ave Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Federal nonprofit that funds civil legal aid programs across the country. Use lsc.gov to locate your nearest LSC-funded legal aid office offering free help to low-income women.
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Free online legal help directory connecting low-income women to local legal aid organizations, court self-help centers, and free legal clinics in every state. Available 24/7 at lawhelp.org with no registration required.
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American Bar Association directory of free and reduced-fee legal assistance, pro bono programs, and court self-help centers nationwide. Search by state and legal issue at americanbar.org.
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National network connecting low-income women with pro bono attorneys and free legal clinics. Offers online self-help tools and clinic directories searchable by state and issue.
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Free comprehensive directory of legal aid offices, pro bono programs, law school clinics, and self-help centers organized by state. Available at justia.com without registration.
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Free online legal resource written specifically for women in plain, accessible language by attorneys. Covers custody, protective orders, divorce, and survivor rights in every state. Available 24/7 at womenslaw.org. Includes an email hotline for confidential legal questions.
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NCADV provides legal advocacy resources for DV survivors including state-specific protective order information and referrals to legal aid at ncadv.org/get-help.
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Free online legal aid resource for women veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Covers federal benefits, family law, housing, and discharge upgrades at statesidelegal.org.
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US Department of Justice directory of DOJ-recognized immigration legal service providers searchable by state. Immigrant women can find help with visas, asylum, VAWA protections, and deportation defense.
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