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On the state of equal justice in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission has released its report with key findings and recommendations on how to improve access to justice for unrepresented, low-income Wisconsin residents. The report draws on testimony from over 137 witnesses who provided testimony at a series of regional public hearings in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, Madison, La Crosse and Wausau. More funding for civil legal services, increased support for pro bono efforts, and

La Crosse regional access to justice hearing is October 16

You are invited to share your experiences and ideas at our final public hearing in La Crosse on October 16. This is a chance to share your knowledge of the challenges facing low-income Wisconsin residents when they need legal help with critical civil (not criminal) legal problems. We want to hear from you! Date: October 16, 2012 Time: 4:00- 6:00 pm Where:  Cleary Center at UW-La Crosse, 615 East Ave N,  La

Milwaukee and Madison speakers highlight the fraying legal safety net for the poor

On September 13 in Milwaukee and then again on September 18 in Madison, local community members, judges, lawyers, social services agencies and others gathered to share their experiences in providing or finding civil legal assistance for low income people in Wisconsin. The Access to Justice Commission is entering the home stretch for its series of regional access to justice hearings. The hearings began on July 24 in Green Bay and

Wausau access to justice hearing is October 2

You are invited to share your experiences and ideas at a public hearing in Wausau organized by the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission. This is a chance to share your knowledge of the challenges facing low-income Wisconsin residents when they need legal help with critical civil (not criminal) legal problems. We want to hear from you! Date: October 2, 2012 Time: 4:00- 6:00 pm Where: UW-Marathon County Center for Civic Engagement, 625 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, (Directions) Your

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

Eau Claire hearing on access to justice is today

This afternoon, the second in a series of regional access to justice hearings will take place in Eau Claire. We’re looking forward to a varied mix of speakers from the area, including legal services groups, concerned members of the public, judges and volunteer attorneys. The justice gap is very real for thousands of Wisconsin residents who cannot obtain the legal help they need to protect their housing, family, safety, employment

Onward: From Green Bay to Eau Claire

Community members and advocates from throughout the Green Bay and Fox Valley region gathered in Green Bay this week to share their experiences in responding to the overwhelming civil legal needs facing low-income area residents in the area. They were attending the first regional access to justice hearing convened by the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission. Our next hearing will be held in Eau Claire on July 31. Speakers described

Green Bay access to justice hearing update

As we make our final preparations for today’s regional hearing in Green Bay, it’s worth noting this sobering news item from Wisconsin Public Radio: According to the Department of Children and Families, there were 32 percent more domestic violence advocacy contacts last year than in 2010. While the raw number of victims staying in domestic abuse shelters has been flat, those that use the shelters stayed 12 percent longer. Shannon