Best Legal Aid in Madison, Wisconsin — 6 resources

6 Resources

1. State Bar of Wisconsin - Lawyer Referral

Official bar association service connecting Wisconsin residents with licensed attorneys by practice area and county, with fee-based referrals for family law, custody, support, and general civil matters. Fathers get a 30-minute consultation at a reduced rate. Call the statewide hotline to request a referral. Keep your court papers, timeline of events, and a written list of questions ready for the consult.

1-800-362-9082 · 5302 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

2. ABC for Health (Madison)

Madison nonprofit providing free legal services focused on health care access, public benefits, insurance disputes, and family stability for Wisconsin residents. Fathers navigating BadgerCare denials, SSI for children, or medical debt can request intake by phone. Serves statewide with emphasis on Dane County. Bring photo ID, denial letters, insurance cards, and medical bills to your intake for fastest service.

608-261-6939 · 32 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703

3. Community Justice Inc. (Madison)

Free civil legal services for low-income Dane County residents including family law, custody, housing, consumer debt, and expungement matters. Fathers facing divorce, paternity, or eviction can schedule an intake by phone. Located downtown near the county courthouse. Bring photo ID, pay stubs, court papers, lease or mortgage documents, and any existing orders to your first appointment.

608-442-6800 · 30 W Mifflin St, Suite 800, Madison, WI 53703

4. UW Law School Legal Clinic

Free legal services provided by supervised University of Wisconsin Law students handling family law, immigration, consumer, and civil rights cases for low-income Dane County residents. Fathers can request help with custody, placement, and paternity matters. Intake by phone during business hours. Bring photo ID, income documentation, and copies of any court papers or agency letters to your scheduled appointment.

608-263-7830 · 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI 53706

5. Disability Rights Wisconsin

Free statewide legal advocacy for people with disabilities covering special education, IEPs, employment accommodation, housing, guardianship, and civil rights. Fathers raising children with disabilities or disabled dads can call intake for help. Offices serve the entire state. Bring photo ID, school records, medical documentation, denial letters, and any existing court orders to your first meeting for quickest review.

1-800-928-8778 · 131 W Wilson St, Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703

6. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund

Madison-based nonprofit funding civil legal aid organizations across Wisconsin and connecting residents to the right legal aid provider based on their county and legal issue. Fathers unsure where to start can call for a referral to the appropriate agency. Staff coordinate statewide intake. Keep your ZIP code, income information, and a short description of your legal problem ready when you call.

608-230-6290 · 122 W Washington Ave, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53703

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Featured: State Bar of Wisconsin - Lawyer Referral, ABC for Health (Madison), Community Justice Inc. (Madison), UW Law School Legal Clinic, Disability Rights Wisconsin.