Wisconsin Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Wisconsin.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Wisconsin - Statewide Courts Self Help
Find Legal Information by Topic
The Wisconsin State Law Library offers information about a variety of legal topics, including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. An online Learning Center, research assistance, and contact information are also available.
Self-Representation in Court
Find procedural information, forms and legal resources for individuals representing themselves in court.
Self-Help Resources
The State Bar of Wisconsin offers several online self-help services, including answers to frequently asked legal questions, information about legal education and resources, and assistance with finding a lawyer.
Child Support Services
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families provides information about child support establishment and enforcement, modification, and payments. Links to additional resources and forms are provided.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers safety, consumer protection, and regulations for motorists, pedestrians, and operators of commercial vehicles.
Problem-Solving Court Information
Wisconsin problem-solving courts provide treatment programs in lieu of jail for some offenders. Examples include veterans court, mental health court, and adult and juvenile drug courts.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Wisconsin, including local housing counseling agencies and links to legal aid providers.
Wisconsin Circuit Court Rules
View Circuit Court rules by Wisconsin county.
Wisconsin Small Claims Guide
Find self-help information for individuals representing themselves in small claims court, including Wisconsin monetary limits, research and trial preparation, and legal forms. View and download the Wisconsin Guide to Small Claims and and other guides for specific small claims actions.
Wisconsin Housing and Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the Wisconsin Foreclosure Mediation Network, which can help homeowners avoid foreclosure, and assist in landlord-tenant and eviction disputes. Links to forms, application procedures by location, program rules, and additional resources are also provided.
Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Guide
View information and forms for searching adoption records in Wisconsin.
Criminal Record Expungement Information
View information on expungement of an adult or juvenile criminal record, and download required forms. Additional resources, FAQs, and governing statutes are also provided.
Wisconsin State Statutes
Search Wisconsin State Statutes by keyword, phrase or statute number.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
Search by keyword in the virtual library provided by Legal Action of Wisconsin, or browse by topic, including consumer, elder and family law, housing, individual rights, education, employment, health, immigration, public benefits, and more.
Adams County - Courts Self Help Resources
Adams County Circuit Court Juvenile and Probate Information
View information about the Register in Probate and Juvenile office in Adams County Circuit Court, with links to estate administration, conservatorships, and guardianships of minors.
Barron County - Courts Self Help Resources
Barron County Circuit Court Probate Information
View information about Register in Probate office in Barron County Circuit Court, including links to advance directives, estate administration, conservatorships, and guardianships of minors.
Brown County - Courts Self Help Resources
Brown County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Brown County Circuit Court.
Brown County Drug Court
View information on Brown County Drug Court, which provides an alternative to jail for substance-dependent offenders.
Village of Suamico Municipal Court Procedures
View information about the judicial process in the Village of Suamico Municipal Court.
Village of Wrightstown Municipal Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Village of Wrightstown Municipal Court, including missed court dates, payment plans, and license reinstatement.
Burnett County - Courts Self Help Resources
Burnett County Juvenile and Probate Information
The Burnett County Circuit Court Register in Probate and Juvenile clerk handles proceedings involving probate, guardianship, mental health, juvenile, termination of parental rights, and adoption.
Burnett County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Burnett County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, preparation and procedural assistance, fees, and additional online resources.
Calumet County - Courts Self Help Resources
Calumet County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Calumet County Circuit Court.
Crawford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Crawford County Circuit Court Information
View information about Crawford County Circuit Court, including family, small claims, and traffic cases. Links to state forms, local court rules, and driver license status are also provided.
Dane County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dane County Circuit Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about appearing in about Dane County Circuit Court, including procedural assistance, forms, payment plans, and family, probate, and small claims cases.
Dane County Circuit Court Probate Information
View information about probate matters in Dane County Circuit Court, including links to resources, frequently asked questions, forms, records, and fees.
Dane County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Dane County Circuit Court.
Dane County Circuit Court Small Claims Guide
View an abbreviated guide to filing a small claims case in Dane County Circuit Court, or link to the detailed guide, which includes information on monetary limits, trial preparation, filing or responding to a claim, collection or appeal of a judgment, and payment options.
Dane County Drug Treatment and Diversion Court
View information about Dane County Circuit Court drug treatment and diversion court programs, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Dane County Legal Terms
View a glossary of commonly used legal terms, provided by the Dane County Circuit Court.
Dane County Mediation Information
View information regarding the Dane County Bar Association's Case Mediation program, which provides an alternative to trial for certain civil and family law cases.
Dane County OWI Treatment Court
View information about Dane County OWI (operating while intoxicated) Treatment Court, which can set up treatment and reduce incarceration for some OWI 3-time offenders.
Dane County Veterans Treatment Court
View information about Dane County Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with substance abuse or mental health problems facing criminal prosecution.
Dodge County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dodge County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Dodge County Circuit Court, including preparation and procedural assistance, forms, and links to additional online resources.
Douglas County - Courts Self Help Resources
Douglas County Circuit Court Juvenile and Probate Information
The Douglas County Circuit Court Register in Probate and Juvenile clerk handles cases involving probate, guardianship, mental commitments, juvenile matters, termination of parental rights, and adoption proceedings.
Douglas County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Douglas County Circuit Court.
Dunn County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dunn County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Dunn County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, preparation and procedural assistance, and additional online resources.
Eau Claire County - Courts Self Help Resources
Eau Claire County Family Law Information
View information about family law cases and procedures, including forms and instructions, in Eau Claire County Circuit Court.
Eau Claire County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Eau Claire County, including forms, filing instructions, procedural guidelines, and collection.
Eau Claire County Traffic and Underage Drinking Information
View information about traffic and underage drinking offenses in Eau Claire County Circuit Court, including the Underage Drinking diversion program and traffic safety classes.
Iowa County - Courts Self Help Resources
Iowa County Circuit Court Probate Information
The Iowa County Circuit Court Register in Probate provides information about the administration of estates, adoptions, and guardianships.
Jackson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jackson County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Jackson County Circuit Court.
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jefferson County Circuit Court Treatment Courts
View information about alternative drug and alcohol treatment courts offered in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
Jefferson County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Jefferson County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, case preparation, filing a claim, judgment collection, and court fees.
Kenosha County - Courts Self Help Resources
Kenosha County Small Claims Collection
View information about small claims judgment collections in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Kewaunee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Kewaunee County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Kewaunee County Circuit Court.
La Crosse County - Courts Self Help Resources
La Crosse County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in La Crosse County Circuit Court.
La Crosse County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in La Crosse County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, case preparation, filing a claim, collecting a judgment, fees, and a link to forms.
Lincoln County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lincoln County Circuit Court Juvenile and Probate Information
The Lincoln County Circuit Court Register in Probate and Juvenile clerk handles probate, guardianship, mental commitment, adoption, parental termination, and juvenile proceedings.
Marathon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Marathon County Circuit Court Information
View information about Marathon County Circuit Court proceedings, including civil, criminal, family, probate and small claims cases.
Marathon County Probate Information
Marathon County Register in Probate provides information about the administration of estates, adoptions, and guardianships in Marathon County Circuit Court.
Milwaukee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Milwaukee County Justice Center
Search online guides and resources on a variety of legal topics, including foreclosure, small claims, landlord-tenant, and family matters provided by the Milwaukee County Justice Center.
Milwaukee County Law Library
View information about the Milwaukee County Law Library, including location, contacts, and available materials and services.
Milwaukee County Probate information
View information about probate matters in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, including adult adoptions and guardianships, probate, and filing of wills.
Village of Greendale Municipal Court Juvenile Information
View information about juvenile proceedings in the Village of Greendale Municipal Court.
Village of Whitefish Bay Municipal Court Procedures
View information about the judicial process in the Village of Whitefish Bay Municipal Court.
Oconto County - Courts Self Help Resources
Oconto County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Oconto County Circuit Court.
Oconto County Probate Information
View information from the Oconto County Circuit Court Register in Probate office, including handling of decedents' estates, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship of adults who are unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources.
Outagamie County - Courts Self Help Resources
Outagamie County Legal Terms
View definitions of common legal terms for use in the Outagamie County Circuit Court.
Ozaukee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Ozaukee County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Ozaukee County Circuit Court.
Ozaukee County Family Law Assistance Center
View information about walk-in legal services available from the Family Law Assistance Center in Ozaukee County.
Ozaukee County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Ozaukee Circuit Court, including links to a state guide for small claim actions, a self-help website, and links to frequently used forms.
Ozaukee County Traffic Information
Information is provided about traffic court procedures in Ozaukee County Circuit Court.
Polk County - Courts Self Help Resources
Polk County Probate Information
View information from the Polk County Circuit Court Register in Probate, including adoption, guardianship, civil commitments, and probate procedures.
Rock County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rock County Circuit Court Probate Information
View information about probate cases in Rock County Circuit Court, including an overview of estate administration, conservatorships, and guardianships of minors, with links to forms and additional resources.
Rock County Family Court Mediation
View information about family law mediation, services, and resources, from Rock County Mediation and Family Court Services.
Rock County Family Law Information
View information about family court procedures in Rock County Circuit Court, including mediation, hearings, child custody and visitation, divorce, paternity, and self-representation. Forms and information packets are available.
Rock County Small Claims and Evictions
View information about small claims and eviction cases in Rock County Circuit Court, including filing instructions, service of process, and court appearances. Links to forms and instructions are provided.
Rock County Treatment Courts
View information about Rock County Circuit Court treatment courts, including drug court, veterans court, and OWI (operating while intoxicated) court, which can set up treatment programs in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Links to brochures, manuals, and forms are provided.
Sheboygan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Sheboygan County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Sheboygan County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, preparation and procedural assistance, and additional online resources.
Trempealeau County - Courts Self Help Resources
Trempealeau County Small Claims Information
View information about small claim cases in Trempealeau County Circuit Court, including preparation, filing or responding to a claim, collection, and judgment payment options.
Vernon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Vernon County Register in Probate Information
View information about probate cases in Vernon County Circuit Court, including an overview of estate administration, conservatorships, and guardianships of minors, with links to forms and additional resources.
Vernon County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Vernon County, including monetary limits, procedures, rules, and frequently asked questions.
Walworth County - Courts Self Help Resources
Walworth County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Walworth County Circuit Court.
Walworth County Family Court Information
View information on family court resources, counseling services, and links to court forms for use in Walworth County Circuit Court.
Walworth County Small Claims Information
View information about small claim cases in Walworth County Circuit Court, including trial preparation, filing or responding to a claim, collection, and judgment payment options.
Washington County - Courts Self Help Resources
Washington County Circuit Court Information
Scroll down the page to "Clerk of Circuit Court" to view and download various Washington County Circuit Court brochures, data sheets, guides and related materials; scroll further down to "Register in Probate and Clerk of Juvenile Court" to view and download various probate guides and guidelines.
Waukesha County - Courts Self Help Resources
New Berlin Municipal Court Procedures
View information about the City of New Berlin Municipal Court jurisdiction and procedures.
Waukesha County Circuit Court Rules
View Waukesha County Circuit Court local civil, criminal, traffic, family, juvenile, and probate rules.
Waukesha County Family Court Self-Help
View information about Self-Help Center services from Waukesha County Circuit Court.
Waukesha County Juvenile Information
Waukesha County Circuit Court provides information about juvenile proceedings, with links to forms, research tools, and legal resources.
Waukesha County Legal Research
View links to research resources for general, civil, criminal, traffic, family, juvenile, and probate court matters in Waukesha County Circuit Court.
Waukesha County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims proceedings in Waukesha County Circuit Court, including monetary limits, procedural guidelines, and links to additional resources.
Waupaca County - Courts Self Help Resources
Waupaca County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules for use in Waupaca County Circuit Court.
Waupaca County Small Claims Information
View information on filing a small claims case in Waupaca County Circuit Court, including links to forms and an instructional guide.
Winnebago County - Courts Self Help Resources
Winnebago County Circuit Court Rules
View local rules of Winnebago County Circuit Court.
Winnebago County Conflict Resolution
View information about mediation services offered by the Winnebago County Circuit Court Conflict Resolution Center, Inc.
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