Earlean A. Laster

Earlean A. Laster

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

839 N Jefferson St, Suite 310, Milwaukee, WI

About Earlean

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Felony and Misdeameanors

29 years

50%
Family 50%

Divorce, Custody, Placement, Child Support

29 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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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

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Earlean A. Laster's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Rob | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding Family Attorney! Results Driven; Sees The Bigger Picture!

Attorney Earlean Laster has been an absolute Godsend in my most difficult periods of parenthood. I have two daughters with two different ladies (absolutely my own fault, should have been married prior to being a parent). There was a time when I had no parental rights, no visitation, and was paying up...wards of $1200 per month in child support, for children that I wasn't being allowed to see on a regular basis. Once I researched what my rights as a parent could & should be, I contacted Laster & Associates. I met with Atty. Laster at the courthouse, and informed her that I needed a "pit bull" in the courtroom. She let me know that she was very aggressive when defending the rights of her clients. I retained her, and she got right to work on my two cases. We immediately scored a win, and she got me temporary placement of my oldest daughter. Ultimately, she ended up getting me overnight placement every Wednesday with my oldest daughter, every Thursday with my youngest daughter, and every other weekend with both my oldest & youngest, together. And having the court ordered overnights with my children drastically reduced the amount of child support I was required to pay. It was very tough going through two different custody cases simultaneously, and I had to do my part as well (completing two parenting classes, getting involved with my child's school, being mature, responsible & consistent, etc.). But Atty. Laster's mastery of family law, her preparation and presentation in the courtroom, and her empathy and support for what I was going through was the magic that my children and I so desperately needed. I thank Attorney Laster from the very bottom of my heart, as without her, my children would probably had never gotten the chance to bond with me and each other, and I'd most likely be incarcerated for owing thousands in back child support. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend Attorney Earlean Laster for any and all family law matters you may ever encounter. As a side note, don't EVER go to family court without proper legal representation. Call Laster & Associates.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Aggressive when needed

I hired Attorney Laster on a family and criminal law matter. I found her to be professional and aggressive when she had to be. She is respected by the Judges, Commissioners and court staff. I would highly recommend her for any family or criminal cases you have.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Family Attorney

Earlean, thank you for all that you have done for not me, but for what was best for my family! You truly worked hard to ensure that what was right for my children happened! And for that I will forever be thankful! I was treated as a friend rather than just a number! You kept me calm when I was re...ady to break and give up. You made me feel comfortable in knowing that everything would be ok; that the process would be ok. Honest, Transparent and Intergrity are just a few words to describe the work you do! THANK YOU so much for helping me and my boys! I will continue to refer anyone and everyone who has to go through the process that I did because you truly are the BEST!

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 | February 04, 2013 | Family

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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Earlean A. Laster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gerardo Santos

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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