Resources
Guides, forms, explainers, and referral information for the public. We're here to help you understand city legal processes, find the right agency or resource, and navigate City government to find what you need.
Open Records
How to request City records, what to expect, and how Wisconsin's open records law works.
- How to submit a request
- What records are available
- Timelines & Fees
- What can be withheld and why
- How to appeal a denial
Claims & Appeals
Filing a claim against the City: the process, deadlines, required information, and what happens next.
- How to file a notice of claim
- 120-day filing deadline
- What claims the City handles
- What to expect after filing
- Appealing a decision
Municipal Court & Citations
The mission of the Milwaukee Municipal Court is to impartially adjudicate ordinance violation cases such that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and public interest is protected. Learn more about citations, hearings, ordinance violations, and how the process works.
- What Municipal Court handles
- How to respond to a citation
- Building & Zoning calendar
- Paying or appealing a forfeiture
- Court locations and contacts
Legal Aid & External Resources
The City Attorney's Office represents the City of Milwaukee and can't help with personal legal matters, but these organizations can.
- Legal aid organizations
- Tenant rights resources
- Housing counseling
- Court self-help resources
- State and county resources
Not sure where to start?
Find the right resource by your question.
| I want to request City records | I was injured on City property | I received a citation or code order |
| • Open Records | • Claims & Appeals | • Municipal Court |
Important note for members of the public
If you have general questions or are in need of legal services, there are resources that can assist you. See our External Resource Guide for organizations that serve Milwaukee residents.