Earlean A. Laster

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Earlean A. Laster

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

839 N Jefferson St, Suite 310, Milwaukee, WI

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About Earlean

Biography

Are you looking for an experienced and aggressive Attorney? Contact Laster & Associates!

Are you looking for an experienced and aggressive Attorney? Contact Laster & Associates!

Are you looking for an experienced and aggressive Attorney? Contact Laster & Associates!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Felony and Misdeameanors

29 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, Custody, Placement, Child Support

29 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Laster & Associates LLC

839 N Jefferson St, Suite 310, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

lasterlaw.com/attorney/laster-earlean-a/

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Earlean A. Laster's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews


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Reviewers frequently praise the lawyer's aggressive advocacy, extensive knowledge, and successful outcomes in complex family and criminal cases. Many highlight their compassionate and supportive approach. A smaller number of reviews mention difficulties with communication.

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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Disappointed Client

Earlean used criminal statutes instead of the proper statutes for municipal court. Very difficult to get in contact with by phone, text or e-mail. I asked for change of venue and substitute judge and neither was accomplished. Last two months of representation was never able to get in contact with Ear...lean though, I made many attempts. Never received my complete file on termination. I was very disappointed in the attorney representation.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Not worth the money

I was better off getting a public defender. She was hard to get in contact with and didn't return calls until a after a week. Provided substantial evidence that should've been used in the case that she didn't present and she basically let the prosecutor demolish her. I regret spending any money on he...r because she definitely did not do her job and let me down tremendously as a client.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Unfortunately I hired without thinking

I was in a panic state upon hiring this lawyer and feel it was a mistake and an expensive lesson learned. I don’t believe she should be a family lawyer because she seems void of empathy towards familial circumstances. She basically took my money and ran. Never ever replied to emails nor phone calls. ...Extremely unprofessional & the next time I need a lawyer I’ll be sure to do my homework first. I’m glad sites like this are available to warn others.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The Worst Divorce Attorney Ever Like to Bill you and do nothing to protect you.

Charge me to go to trail we had no trial and did not refund me my money. Is by far The worst divorce attorney in the state of WI. Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2013

Bogus

If you need a family attorney, do not use Earlean Laster. She never returns phone calls or emails. I had to call numerous times a day until I could get ahold of her. I'm not sure if she just takes on too much or should not be practicing family law. She will lead you on thinking you have a case and th...en after thousands of dollars are spent, it turns out she has no idea what she is doing. I have wasted thousands of dollars on this joke of an attorney when I practically did all the work to write up a stipulation with my ex. Then after the agreement was signed, there was an error in transcribing the document and I was charged for their time to fix their problem. After wasting too much money and over 6 months of my life, I am still having almost all of the same problems with my ex. My attorney failed to put things into detail that could not be misinterpreted and when they were, she just backed down and did not have my back. Worst attorney ever!

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Family lawyer | Apr 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Laster is a fighter; a lawyer to be reckoned with."

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Elizabeth Bagley

Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Entrepreneur-Woman on the Move Honoree, Top Ladies of Distinction

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Laster & Associates, LLC

2003 - 2006

Municipal Court Commissioner, City of Milwaukee

Associations

2012 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial American Inn of Court

Member

Education

1997

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Lawyering Skills Course

Managing a Small Practice

Languages

English

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