Lawyers in Eau Claire, WI

Finding a lawyer in Eau Claire

Eau Claire is the seat of Eau Claire County, in western Wisconsin near the Minnesota border, and most civil and criminal cases arising in the city are heard in the Eau Claire County Circuit Court. Home to a campus of the University of Wisconsin system and serving as the commercial hub for the Chippewa Valley, the city's legal market covers student- and family-related matters alongside the business and personal injury work typical of a regional center.

Legal issues people in Eau Claire bring to lawyers

Family and divorce attorneys handle custody, support and property division cases in the Eau Claire County Circuit Court's family division. Personal injury and car accident lawyers take on claims from crashes on the highways connecting Eau Claire to the surrounding Chippewa Valley, including winter-weather collisions. Business lawyers assist local manufacturers, health-care employers and smaller companies with contracts and formation questions. Landlord-tenant lawyers work through disputes common in a city with a significant student rental population. Estate planning and probate attorneys help residents settle wills, trusts and family property. Criminal defense lawyers represent clients in Eau Claire County's circuit and municipal courts.

Choosing a law firm in Eau Claire

Every practicing Wisconsin lawyer must belong to the State Bar of Wisconsin, so search its online directory to check that the license is active and review any public discipline before you hire. Ask whether the firm regularly appears in Eau Claire County Circuit Court, since familiarity with local judges and filing habits can matter as much as general experience in your type of case.

Settle billing before signing anything. Get the fee agreement in writing and ask which costs, if any, are charged separately.

Free and low-cost help

Wisconsin's civil legal aid programs, including Wisconsin Judicare, help income-qualifying residents with housing, family and benefits matters — check which program covers Eau Claire County. The State Bar of Wisconsin's lawyer referral service can connect you with a local attorney for a reduced-cost first consultation. Anyone charged with a crime who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to representation through the State Public Defender.

For specific help, see family lawyers in Eau Claire, or compare with lawyers in Appleton.

See also Lawyers in Wisconsin for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Wisconsin attorney about your situation.