What We Do
Centro Legal's five attorneys provide affordable legal services to hundreds of clients each year.
592 cases were closed in 2007
- 139 (23%) Criminal cases
- 197 (33%) Guardian ad Litem cases
- 256 (43%) Family law cases
598 cases were opened in 2007
- 133 (22%) Criminal cases
- 243 (41%) Guardian ad Litem cases
- 176 minor alleged father GAL cases (29% of total cases)
- 67 family GAL cases (11% of total cases)
- 222 (37%) Family law cases
Centro Legal serves a diverse client group. Of our adult clients (non-GAL cases) who opened cases in 2007:
- 40% are Hispanic
- 30% are Caucasian
- 24% are African American
- 5% are Asian
- 1% other
One-quarter of Centro Legal's clients primarily Spanish. Four full-time staff are bilingual Spanish speakers and we are experienced working with a diverse group of interpreters in order to serve our clients' needs.
We help clients by providing affordable representation in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Centro Legal attorneys practice family law and criminal misdemeanor defense: We can help you by:
- Filing your court papers
- Explaining the steps in each case
- Negotiating settlements out of court
- Appearing in court
- Assuring that your side of the story is heard
Our “shared responsibility” model asks that clients pay a small fee and contribute to the cost of their case. We partner with our clients to achieve positive case outcomes. Our clients find that financial investment in their case often results in more meaningful participation in the legal process and stronger case resolutions.