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

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding

People don’t generally have great things to say about attorneys until they need one. At some the most difficult times in my divorce and custody struggles Earlean was voice reason and calm when I thought the worse was coming. I appreciated her knowledge of the process as well as her experience with in...dividual judges, commissioners, and other attorneys. She was a fierce advocate when I felt like my rights as father was being minimized by the courts and a compassionate advisor when attempting to find a fair solution. Thanks Attorney Laster, your work is appreciated!

Posted by STEVE | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Reliable Attorney With Patience and Grace

I am beyond a super needy client. I send a ton of emails and call every day if possible. I am highly detailed and almost OCD when it comes to paper work and evidence gathering. Attorney Laster and her assistant understood my needs and concerns and over time made me feel like they were family. I felt ...that they went thru my divorce with me. My divorce was super dragged out and stressful but Attorney Laster was up to the task and fought along side of me, and for me the entire time. She helped me keep a cool head and helped me do everything the right way.

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 Christal | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

PHENOMENAL, AMAZING and PROFESSIONAL

We had no idea what we were up against when our only son was taking into custody. Our initial thought was to practice tough love but through prayer and spiritual advice we were reminded that he was a young black man 20 years old that the system will eat him up and throw the keys away. Found this to... be so true as we sat in a courtroom where the Asst. DA promised that she will see to him getting 80 years ` I almost passed out… Left the courtroom in disbelief feeling Helpless. Late evening my husband reached out to Atty Earlean Laster who answered her office phone. After speaking briefly, she told my husband that she was going to leave her office and go over to the jail to meet with our son and call us back after the visit that day. She called back to say that she believed our son’s story and would represent him. She was Tough and Composed Under Fire, Compassionate, Professional and Relentless. She didn't let up and my Helplessness quickly disappeared with her belief and determination. Attorney Laster was very understanding and empathetic to our family's feelings and emotions...this was a very trying and emotional time for all of us... We are so appreciative of her getting our son back home to us. He did not go to prison and received a sentence of three years’ probation. We couldn’t have been blessed with a better defense lawyer… She is an exceptional Attorney, very well prepared, armed with facts and references to help defend her client. Would we recommend Attorney Earlean Laster to anyone needing a defense attorney? Without a doubt, Absolutely!!! We thank God for her Heart and will always pray for her continued health, success, growth and family. Attorney Laster from the bottom of our Heart, THANK YOU:)

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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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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