DAIS Legal Program (608) 251-4445 or 1-800-747-4045
DAIS Legal Advocates provide assistance to people who have experienced domestic abuse from their intimate partner; are victims of stalking; or are vulnerable adults. Services include safety planning, support, information and referrals, help filling out paperwork, court accompaniment, and advocacy in the areas of family law, civil restraining orders, criminal law, immigration law, and others.

Child Abuse Reporting - Dane County 
261-KIDS (5437)
This number is used to report child abuse to Child Protective Services.

Child Support Agency - Dane County 
266-4031

Clerk of Courts
Civil/Criminal/Family/Small Claims/Traffic: 266-4311
Records Center: 266-4515

Commissioner's Center - Dane County 
266-9048
Family court actions.

Community Corrections (Probation and Parole) 
240-5300
If the abusive person is on probation or parole.

Community Justice, Inc.
204-9642
Non-profit law firm serving people with lower incomes. 

Crime Victim Compensation Program
266-6470
Victims of crime may be able to obtain financial assistance for expenses related to the crime not covered by other resources.

DAIS Legal Program
251-4445 or 1-800-747-4045 (Dane County) 
Legal advocacy available for restraining orders, family law, criminal law, immigration, attorney referrals and more. Call the Help and Crisis Line (number above).

District Attorney's Office - Dane County 

Domestic Violence Unit
284-6880
In criminal cases involving domestic violence, provides information about crime victim rights and the defendant's criminal case.

Deferred Prosecution Program
284-6896
If the abusive person is in the First Offender's Program, the victim may be able talk to the case worker about concerns with the abusive person.

Family Court Assistance Project
262-2301
Information and assistance from UW-Madison law students to people without lawyers.

Family Law Assistance Center Wednesdays 
11:30am -1:30pm; Spanish speakers available 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Volunteer attorneys provide family law information and assistance. Room L1000, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madison.

Jail (Dane County) - Central Booking
284-6100
To see if a person is in jail. You do not have to give your name to obtain this information.

Lawyer Referral Hotline- State Bar of WI 
257-4666 or 1-800-362-9082
Provides lawyer referrals: www.legalexplorer.com 

Legal Action of Wisconsin
256-3304
Family Law Intake: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 9-11 am: 256-3258 Offers free legal assistance on civil cases to a limited number of people. Must be low income. Family law, housing, and public benefits.

Legal Resource Center - Dane County
M-F 8:30 -4:30 266-6316
Room L1007, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madison Legal forms available here and online: www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit.htm

Madison Police Department 
Emergency 911 
Non-Emergency 255-2345

Neighborhood Law Project
260-8221
Free legal services in three areas: landlord/tenant, public benefits, and unpaid wages. Must be low-income.

Probate Office
266-4331
File for temporary restraining orders.

Public Defender's Office
266-9150
Legal representation in criminal cases for very low-income criminal defendants.

Sheriff's Department (Dane County) -- Civil Process
284-6824 (8am-4:30pm) or 266-9038 (after 4:30pm)
To see if a person has been served with a restraining order.

Small Claims Assistance Center 
Tuesdays, 9:00am - 11:00am: Information and assistance with small claims. Room L1000, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madison.

Tenant Resource Center Helpline
257-0006 
Information about tenant rights and responsibilities.

UW-Madison Legal Information Center
265-2396
UW-Madison law students provide legal information. Not available in summer or over breaks.

VINE System
1-877-418-8463 
Victim Information and Notification Everyday: Call for information about inmate charges, bail, and scheduled release date, or to register for automatic notification by telephone when an inmate is released or transferred.

http://www.abuseintervention.org
info@abuseintervention.org
Business Office: (608) 251-1237