Legal Action of Wisconsin
Mission
To deliver exceptional civil legal services and structural change advocacy, free of cost, to those most in need.
Aligned Work
Legal Action of Wisconsin serves individuals involved in the justice system. Their program provides post-conviction remedies that remove lifelong barriers caused by arrest or conviction records. Attorneys work on expungements, pardons, citation defense, and related legal matters to remediate the harm of legal system involvement. (Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement)
Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Eviction Defense Project (EDP) provides free, same-day legal representation to tenants facing eviction, helping them remain safely housed and avoid the disruptive, costly consequences of displacement. EDP attorneys and volunteers appear in court at least three days per week to represent tenants at the critical “return-date” hearing, negotiate agreements with landlords, and secure dismissals or sealed records. (Safe and Stable Homes)