Milwaukee Courthouses

Divisions: Civil, Family, Probate, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Appeals, Small Claims.

Parking: There are several pay lots in the area. Jurors receive free bus tickets by mail prior to their service.

Note: If you are serving on a jury, your juror badge will permit you free admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum during your lunch break.

Divisions: Criminal (felony, misdemeanor, and traffic), and Municipal Court appeals.

Parking: There are several pay lots in the area. Consider taking public transportation.

Note: The court is located within walking distance of the Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee Area Technical College Campus, and the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Divisions: Children, Juvenile

Parking: Milwaukee County Transit System Bus Route 31 runs from downtown Milwaukee to the Children’s Court Center throughout the day.

Note: This court handles neglect, abuse, guardianship, termination of parental rights, adoption, child abuse injunctions, civil harassments involving minors, ordinance violations, and permanency plan review hearings.

Divisions: Traffic, First offense drunk driving, Underage alcohol, Parking, Building code violations, Disorderly conduct, Trespass, Health code violations, Animal control violations and Truancy

Parking: Parking is available on the street, in MacArthur Square and in various lots around the Police Administration Building. The Milwaukee Municipal Court does not validate parking.

Parking: Consider taking public transportation.

Note: Certain pre-trial hearings and in custody matters are scheduled in this location.  Please check your notice to determine whether your pre-trial hearing will be conducted here. This building is located two blocks to the west of the Milwaukee Municipal Court.

Parking: Consider taking public transportation.

Note: The Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over criminal and civil appeals from the circuit court. If you are requesting an appeal, call the courthouse directly or seek legal assistance.

Parking: Parking is limited. Consider taking public transportation.

Note: This location handles all bankruptcy proceedings for Milwaukee residents. If you’re filing for bankruptcy, click here for more information. They also have a help desk staffed with volunteer attorneys. Call for more information and hours.

Parking: Public parking is available at the 411 E. Wisconsin Office Building (adjacent to the courthouse) and on Jackson Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Mason Street and between Clybourn and Michigan streets. One-hour metered parking is available across the street from the courthouse. No public parking is available on the streets bordering the courthouse or within the courthouse garage.

Note: This location handles all federal cases and houses the U.S. Tax Court. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor or the Federal Public Defender.