Earlean Laster

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Earlean A. Laster 
Earlean Laster
Laster & Associates, LLC
MilwaukeeWI

Earlean Laster opened the doors of Laster & Associates, LLC over 15 years ago. Since then, Ms. Laster has been providing aggressive, affordable representation in matters of family law and criminal defense.

While attending law school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison Law School, Ms. Laster interned at the City Attorney’s Office in Milwaukee, where she was responsible for drafting pleadings, affidavits, and briefs for the Circuit Court and Court of Appeals. 

In August of 1997, Ms. Laster became a licensed attorney in the state of Wisconsin and quickly realized her skill and passion for helping clients achieve justice in the criminal and family courts. In September 2000, after gaining several years of invaluable experience at two local Milwaukee law firms, Ms. Laster formed Laster & Associates.

Over the past decade, Laster & Associates has established itself as one of the premier family law firms through its staff of dedicated attorneys. Today, Ms. Laster is pleased to offer representation in the following Wisconsin family matters:

  • Divorce
  • Legal separation
  • Stepparent adoptions
  • Pre and post-nuptial agreements
  • Civil injunctions (harassment and domestic abuse)
  • Paternity actions
  • Child support, placement, and custody
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Guardianships

The criminal defense attorneys at Laster & Associates also provide you with legal services regarding:

  • Drug and gun offenses
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Armed robbery
  • DUI
  • Battery and domestic violence
  • Burglary
  • Expungement and pardons

In addition to practicing law, Ms. Laster remains very active in the legal community. Most notably, she was the first African-American woman appointed as a City of Milwaukee Court Commissioner, where she presided over numerous cases involving traffic violations, in-custody defendants, warrants, and municipal ordinance violations. 

Ms. Laster invites clients to contact her and the talented staff of attorneys at Laster & Associates to learn more about the professional services they provide to clients.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison Law School, J.D., 1997
  • Marquette University, B.A., Criminology and Law Studies with a minor in Sociology, 1994

Accolades and Community Involvement

  • American Inns of Court-Matrimonial Chapter 
  • Wisconsin State Bar, Family Law Section
  • Wisconsin State Bar, Criminal Defense Law Section
  • Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers
  • 2004 Woman on the Move Honoree, Top Ladies of Distinction 
  • City of Milwaukee Municipal Court Commissioner
  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Lawyering Skills Program, Instructor

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