APPELLATE PRACTICE SECTION

Information Sheet for Pro Se Litigants The Wisconsin State Bar Appellate Practice Section is testing an online Appellate Help Desk for people who are representing themselves in civil appeals. The Appellate Help Desk is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. The Appellate Help Desk cannot provide a lawyer to represent you in your case. But our volunteers are happy to explain rules and provide information so that you may pursue or defend your rights in your civil appeal. Please note that we cannot assist you with a criminal appeal. Here is a list of some of things the Appellate Help Desk can and cannot do for you: We can: •

Answer questions about how Wisconsin's state appellate courts work.

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Provide information about court rules, procedures, practices and terms.

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Provide information about a pending case as long as that information is not confidential.

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Direct you to court forms and information about how to complete them.

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Check your forms for completeness.

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Provide information about court deadlines.

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Serve as your lawyer in your case or speak on behalf of any court.

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Recommend whether you should file an appeal or what actions you should take.

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Research or interpret the law for you.

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Give you an opinion on what will happen if you file an appeal.

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Take sides in your appeal.

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Change an order signed by a judge.

You may contact the Appellate Practice Section’s Help Desk at [email protected] or 414-671-9041.