We charge fixed fees set by the case type and income of the
individual; fees are not charged by the hour.
Services are
available to those whose income is 400% or less than that
of the federal poverty guidelines.
Our services are available to individuals with cases in
Milwaukee and neighboring counties; on a case-by-cae basis,
we may be able to represent individuals outside of those
counties. The fees listed here are only for those primary
counties; services in other counties may have different fee
structures. The fees are subject to change and actual fees
are governed by the terms of each individual contract for
services.
Now accepting MasterCard and Visa credit cards.
Fees are based upon the income of
those being represented (proof of income may be
required).
250%-400% of the federal poverty line = column A.
175%-250% of the federal poverty line = column B.
125% - 175% of the federal poverty line = column C.
75% - 125% of the federal poverty line = column D.
75% and below the federal poverty line = column E.
Please contact us, if you need help understanding our fees.
To see which fee level applies to you, see the federal poverty guidelines
page.
| Case Type / Service | A | B | C | D | E |
| Civil Actions (including
Tenant's Rights;
Small & Large Claims cases) (SC includes return date in base fee) Base Fee Additional Per Hearing/Appearance Additional Per 1/2 Day of Trial |
$600 +$150 +$225 |
$550 +$125 +$200 |
$500 +$125 +$175 |
$450 +$100 +$150 |
$400 +$100 +$125 |
| Administrative Law
Representation
(Other than Education) Base Fee Additional Per Hearing/Appearance |
$300 +$125 |
$275 +$125 |
$250 +$125 |
$225 +$100 |
$200 +$100 |
| K-12 Education Advocacy
(Special Education Resolution Processes; other Education Law Processes) Base Fee (includes 2 Meetings with School) Additional Per Meeting Charge Due Process Hearing Representation |
$600 + $250 + $850 |
$550 + $225 + $750 |
$450 + $200 + $650 |
$400 + $175 + $550 |
$350 + $150 + $450 |
| Criminal Defense
(Misdemeanor)
Base Fee Additional Per Hearing/Conference Additional Per 1/2 Day of Trial |
$600 +$200 +$400 |
$550 +$175 +$350 |
$500 +$150 +$300 |
$450 +$125 +$250 |
$400 +$100 +$200 |
| Criminal Defense (Felony G
and below only)
Base Fee Additional Per Hearing/Conference Additional Per 1/2 Day of Trial |
$600 +$250 +$400 |
$550 +$250 +$350 |
$500 +$250 +$350 |
$450 +$250 +$300 |
$400 +$250 +$250 |
| Traffic and Municipal
Defense
Base Fee Additional Per 1/2 Day of Trial |
$600 +$400 |
$550 +$350 |
$500 +$300 |
$450 +$250 |
$400 +$200 |
| Foreclosure Defense
Base Fee Additional Per Hearing/Conference Additional Per 1/2 Day of Trial |
$600 +$200 +$400 |
$550 +$175 +$350 |
$500 +$150 +$300 |
$450 +$125 +$250 |
$400 +$100 +$200 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)
Base Fee (includes Trustee Meeting) Additional Per Hearing/Conference |
$600 +$200 |
$550 +$175 |
$500 +$150 |
$450 +$125 |
$400 +$100 |
| Family Law Adverse
Representation
(e.g., divorce, custody/placement) Base Fee Additional Per Hearing/Conference Additional Per 1/2 Day of Trial |
$400 +$250 +$450 |
$350 +$225 +$400 |
$300 +$200 +$350 |
$250 +$175 +$300 |
$200 +$150 +$250 |
| Mediation Services
(per 4-hour Mediation Session, per Party) (e.g., Placement Mediation & Mediated Divorce) |
$600 | $500 | $400 | $300 | $200 |
| Other Legal Services | Varies (Please call for Rates) | ||||
| Service of Process Fee * | $25
($50 outside Milwaukee County) |
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| Filing Fees & Other
Costs Charged
by the Court System * |
Actual cost charged by the Court System | ||||
* These fees might be waived to qualified individuals.