Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

Who Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?

After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.

Evictions Still High In Milwaukee

As many as 120 evictions per day filed. Where to get help.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

City, County Extend Funding for Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid

County and City team up to extend free legal counsel program, which has reduced need for other social services.

Supervisors Move To Approve New County Attorney

Acting Corp Counsel Scott Brown receives board's first approval for top attorney.

New Online Tool Reveals All Milwaukee Properties Owned by Big Landlords

1% of landlords own 44% of city's rental units, MKEPropertyOwnership.com reveals.

Joshua L. Gimbel Joins Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Board of Directors

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Hears Report on the Successes of Right to Counsel Program

Gov. Evers Appoints Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointments of Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Independent Evaluation Shows Success of Eviction Free MKE

Study concluded program prevented evictions and involuntary moves

Representative Clancy applauds Gov. Evers’ Inclusion of Right to Counsel in State Budget Proposal

Rep. Clancy is optimistic about the Right to Counsel expanded State-wide

Ald. Coggs introduces resolution supporting “Right to Counsel” program