Legal Tune Up can help you discover legal issues that you can resolve related to: **Disclaimer: The information on this website is not a substitute for personal legal advice. Contacting CJI does not constitute an attorney-client relationship unless you are accepted as a client of the law firm. Before establishing a client relationship, we must discuss with you your specific legal situation, carry out a conflict assessment and discuss and agree on the terms of legal representation. Please do not send us confidential information via this contact form. Legal issues can be a major barrier for students and other community members. Madison College has partnered with Lawyers for Learners to provide free legal advice to students and members of our community. Community Justice, Incorporated (CJI) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides people with access to justice by providing affordable legal services from qualified and dedicated lawyers. CJI works with low-income families and individuals to ensure fair representation in court and protect the legal rights of those who would otherwise face the system alone. Madison College`s free legal clinic can help you resolve legal issues such as: DISCLAIMER: The information provided is provided for informational purposes only.
The content should not be updated to reflect legislative changes and should not be considered tax or legal advice. You should consult legal and/or financial advisors for legal and tax advice tailored to your particular situation. “To represent the legal needs of low-income and under-represented people in the courtroom and in the community.” You are also advised that the Legal Services Provider will not represent you in any claim or action against Madison College or any subdivision or affiliate thereof, or any agency or agent thereof. Nor can the Legal Services Provider represent you in any claim, action or matter to which Madison College is a party or has a legal interest. Please note that you will receive legal advice from a participating legal service provider, which is an independent entity. This means that Madison College and its agents are not responsible for the advice given to you. This advice is provided solely by the Legal Service Provider, who is not an agent, employee or representative of Madison College and its representatives. Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) provides a space for local legal service providers to provide free, confidential legal assistance to Madison College students and the Madison College community. Madison College does not provide legal advice or assistance. Legal Clinic is pleased to partner with Greater Wisconsin Area on Aging Resources and Stafford Rosenbaum LLC to provide the following resources: We are located on several Madison Metro bus routes.
Check-in Hours: Potential guests can call 855-947-2529 or drop by our Madison office anytime from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday to see if they are eligible for our services. Wispact, James Giese, Director of Marketing and Outreach Links to informative blog posts from Ogden, Glazer and Schaefer: A nonprofit law firm working to close the justice gap in south-central Wisconsin. Story 1: When she was 18, this student made what she admits was a “stupid mistake.” She was convicted of retail theft. Although 5 years passed, this one mistake prevented her from getting the most jobs and also made it nearly impossible for her to be accepted into a clinical program for her nursing degree. The Free Legal Clinic assisted her in filing a motion to strike her out of court and represented her in court, where her dismissal was granted. Senior Medicate Patrol, Ingrid A. Kundinger, MBA, Senior Medicare Patrol Project Manager Story 2: This student was hanging out with the wrong amount in his teens. He had several drug allegations on file. Although he was never convicted of these charges, the records made it difficult for him to find employment.
This student went to the Free Legal Clinic, where a pro bono lawyer reviewed his files and helped him remove all these charges from his file. After that, this student had a clean criminal record. Legal assistance is provided by the following organizations: Legal Clinic has partnered with Oasis Legal Group as well as the Community Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Clinic to provide you with the following resources. Dane County Aging and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC), Abigail Musselman, Senior Information and Assistance Specialist.