Legal Aid Prevents Eviction Because of Utility Bill
The client came to the Legal Aid Society after learning her housing subsidy was about to be terminated. The subsidy paid 100% of the rent for her and three children. The cause was that her utility...
View ArticleLegal Aid Preserves Housing for Mother and Daughter
A client came to Legal Aid because her landlord of 12 years was evicting her and her 12 year old daughter over less than $100. The Department of Housing and Urban Development paid part of the...
View Article98th Anniversary Luncheon
On Thursday, September 11, 2014, at noon, the Legal Aid Society welcomes Marquette Law School Dean Joseph D. Kearney as our keynote speaker. Please consider joining us: Italian Community Center 631...
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2014 Thomas G. Cannon Equal Justice Medal Winners
In 1991, the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee inaugurated the Equal Justice Medal to honor individuals who make exemplary contributions to the Society’s mission of equal justice for the poor. In 2007,...
View ArticleThe Journal-Sentinel Recognizes Tom Cannon’s Career and Contributions to...
“For the second time, the lawyer almost universally described as the soul of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee will walk away from his passion at the end of the month.”
View ArticleHoliday Hours
Legal Aid will be closed for the holidays on the following days: December 24 December 25 December 31 January 1 January 2 We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and a happy new year.
View ArticleLegal Aid is Moving!
We are excited to move our downtown office into the Community Advocates Building located at 728 North James Lovell Street (formerly known as 7th Street). A closer collaboration with Community Advocates...
View ArticleThank you, Marquette Law School
Marquette Law School’s Dean Kearney was the keynote speaker at our luncheon in September. His remarks about Legal Aid’s work, the shared mission of our two organizations, and our beneficial...
View Article99th Anniversary Luncheon
At noon on Thursday, September 3, 2015, the Legal Aid Society welcomes you to our anniversary luncheon. Our principal speaker will be Attorney Michael J. Gonring, and the 2015 Thomas G. Cannon Equal...
View ArticleClosed for Labor Day
The Legal Aid Society will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 to observe Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday and have our regular intake hours on Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30.
View Article100 Years of Service
Please join us for coffee, cake, and conversation as we celebrate a century of representing low-income residents, and ensuring equal justice for the poor. Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 1:30...
View ArticleLegal Aid Society kicks off second century
Thank you to all of our supporters and guests that visited yesterday to celebrate our 100 year anniversary. We are excited to continue the celebration throughout the year. Remember to save the date for...
View ArticleLegal Aid’s First Annual Golf Outing
Join Legal Aid in celebrating our second century of serving Milwaukee County’s low-income population at our first golf outing. Friday, June 17, 2016 $125 per player $500 per foursome Brown Deer Park...
View Article100th Luncheon Registration
Register before August 1, 2016 for the early bird discount.
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Holiday Hours
The Legal Aid Society will be closed on Friday, July 1, 2016 and Monday, July 4, 2016 to celebrate Independence Day.
View ArticleThank you
Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, donors, attendees and staff who made our 100th Anniversary luncheon a success! Your support and generosity allows us to continue our mission “to do all...
View ArticleHoliday Hours
Legal Aid will be closed on the following days: Friday, December 23, Monday, December 26, Friday, December 30, and Monday, January 2 We hope everyone enjoys the holidays and are excited to return in...
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Please join us for Legal Aid Society’s Amicus Run-Walk
Please save Sunday, March 26 2017 for the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee’s Amicus Run-Walk. The event will be as competitive or friendly as you are–competitive runners and families are all equally...
View ArticlePower Restored, Downtown Office Remains Closed
Because of the prolonged power outage, our downtown office will remain closed today, January 17, 2017. We will reopen tomorrow at our normal hours. Phone and email services have been restored.
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