Lawyers in Wausau, WI

Finding a lawyer in Wausau

Wausau is the seat of Marathon County, in north-central Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River, and most civil and criminal cases arising in the city are heard in the Marathon County Circuit Court. As the commercial and legal hub for a large, largely rural county built on paper manufacturing, insurance and agriculture, Wausau's firms often serve clients from smaller surrounding communities as well as the city itself.

Legal issues people in Wausau bring to lawyers

Workers' compensation lawyers represent employees hurt on the job at the area's paper mills, manufacturers and warehouses. Business attorneys assist the region's manufacturing, insurance and agricultural employers with contracts and formation questions. Family and divorce attorneys handle custody, support and property division cases in Marathon County Circuit Court's family division. Personal injury and car accident lawyers take on claims from crashes on the highways connecting Wausau to the surrounding county, including winter-weather collisions. Estate planning and probate attorneys help residents settle wills, trusts and family property, including farmland. Criminal defense lawyers represent clients in Marathon County's circuit and municipal courts.

Choosing a law firm in Wausau

The State Bar of Wisconsin's online directory shows whether a lawyer's license is active and whether any public discipline is on file — check it before you commit to hiring anyone. Because Wausau firms often pull in clients from across a wide rural county, ask directly whether the attorney has handled matters like yours for people outside the city itself.

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

As one of the northern Wisconsin counties, Marathon County residents with limited income can turn to Wisconsin Judicare for free help with housing, family and benefits cases. A reduced-cost first meeting is also available by asking the State Bar of Wisconsin about its lawyer referral service, and anyone facing criminal charges who cannot pay for a lawyer has a right to the State Public Defender.

For specific help, see workers compensation lawyers in Wausau, or compare with lawyers in Stevens Point.

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.