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Month: August 2012

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Milwaukee to host regional access to justice hearing on September 13

You are invited to a public hearing in Milwaukee to share what you know about the challenges facing low income residents in southeastern Wisconsin when they need legal help with critical civil (not criminal) legal problems. The event is being organized by the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission. We want to hear from you! When: September 13, 2012, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Marquette University Law School, Appellate Courtroom, 1215

Madison to host regional access to justice hearing on September 18

You are invited to a public hearing in Madison to share what you know about the challenges facing low income residents in southcentral Wisconsin when they need legal help with critical civil (not criminal) legal problems. The event is being organized by the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission. We want to hear from you! When:  September 18, 2012, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Where:  Madison Area Technical College, 1701 Wright Street (Room

Compelling testimony in Eau Claire on the importance of access to justice

It was a remarkable evening in Eau Claire. Members of the community came out on July 31 to share their thoughts about the state of access to justice in the area. Representatives from domestic violence prevention groups, the court system, legal services organizations, the faith community and the private bar concurred that the needs they see are growing. Rosemary Elbert, Executive Director at Wisconsin Judicare noted a fundamental her organization