Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

In the first week of March,?Legal Aid attorneys presented at?Know Your Rights?immigration-centered?events throughout Milwaukee. On March 6, Attorneys?Angela Feliciano, Brendaliz Valdes, Sophia Flood Elyafi,?and?Pedro Hernandez Ruvalcaba?provided Power of Attorney/POA services at?the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation/Mexican Fiesta Offices, along with attendance by Executive Director, Attorney Colleen Foley. On March 8, Executive Director Foley participated in the Hmong American Friendship Association's panel on deportation concerns. The panel included Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County DA Kent Lovern, and MPD Deputy Sheriff Brian Barkow, as well as representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department.

Over the past few weeks, many of our attorneys presented at the Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Legal Wellness Clinic Series. Thank you to our excellent staff for sharing your expertise! Check out the list of clinic presentations below: February 17: Attorney Jourdan Glenn – Why Estate Planning Matters February 24: Attorneys Riad El-Azem and Jevon Davis – Consumer Debt Issues: How Best To Address March 8: Attorney Colleen Foley - Mechanics of Pardon Applications March 10: Attorneys Nick Toman and Gilbert Malis - Housing Law for Tenants

For low-income families, garnishment of a paycheck is particularly devastating to finances and stability. A legal aid lawyer can help navigate this area of the law, preserving precious resources for low income families and ensuring the system operates as intended. Click below to read how the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee consumer protection team works to protect low income families from illegal garnishment practices. #OppositeOfPoverty #WICivilLegalAid #CivilLegalAid

"The opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is justice." - Bryan Stevenson The #OppositeofPoverty Campaign is designed to showcase how civil legal aid is vital to the fight against poverty. Legal Action of Wisconsin believes in the right to a safe and stable community to live in and thrive. Civil legal aid protects this right and ensures this opportunity for all. Stand up for stability in our communities by supporting legal aid organizations. Their expertise empowers individuals and families navigating complex legal systems, protecting their rights, and securing stable housing, employment, and financial well-being. Together, let’s build a foundation of stability, paving the way to a brighter future! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dM7u2yw9 #OppositeOfPoverty #WICivilLegalAid #StabilityMatters #LegalAidSupports #StandupforStability #PovertyAwarenessMonth #OppositeofPoverty

We're proud to highlight the work of our Eviction Free MKE team as part of CLAAW's Opposite of Poverty campaign. Click below to read one of many stories demonstrating how civil legal aid empowers individuals and families navigating complex legal systems, protecting their rights, and securing stable housing. Together, let’s build a foundation of stability, paving the way to a brighter future. #OppositeOfPoverty #WICivilLegalAid #StabilityMatters #LegalAidSupports #standupforstability

We are excited to share that we were voted Best Full Service and Best Socially Responsible Law Firm in the Shepherd Express's Best of Milwaukee 2024. We are proud of the work we do to provide equal access to legal representation to advance a more just Milwaukee. Congratulations to the other finalists and awardees, and thank you to everyone who voted for us!

Legal Aid MKE will be closed for holiday observance on the following dates: Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!

In the News: Legal Aid attorney Nick Toman weighs in on landlord responsibility to adequately heat rental units. https://lnkd.in/gxHW6ySU

Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29. We wish all of you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving!

In honor of Veterans Day, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee extends its thanks to our veterans for their service.