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In honor of Law Day 2009, the Milwaukee Public Library will be holding free legal clinics at four locations on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009.

These clinics will be held at the Central Library, Forest Home Library, Washington Park Library, and Capitol Library.

The clinics will be staffed by two or three attorneys, and will allow one on one consultation. The attorneys will be able to help with insight into legal issues, give legal information, and offer referral services if more in-depth knowledge is needed.

Sponsoring this event is: the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Lawyer Referral and Information Service, and the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association.

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Do you need legal forms or guidance related to divorce, child custody, child support, landlord/tenant disputes, name changes, or small claims? The new website of the Milwaukee Justice Center may be able to help. The Milwaukee Bar Association and the Marquette University Law School have formed a partnership to provide services to low-income people who need to represent themselves in court. Legal advice is not provided, but their extensive guides should help people navigate Milwaukee County's court system on their own. In addition, volunteer staff are available in Room G9 of the County Courthouse. They also host free, walk-in legal clinics for civil cases:

Family Law Clinic:

Monday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Small Claims & Foreclosure Clinic:

Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Submitted by Jacki @ MPL Central.