Earlean A. Laster - a Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) Divorce Lawyer

Milwaukee Divorce Lawyer

Updated: 05/14/2026

Areas of Practice

Divorce
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury

Attorney Information

Overview

Earlean Laster opened the doors of Laster & Associates over 25 years ago. Since then, Ms. Laster has been providing aggressive 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.

Awards and Honors

Honors

First African American Court Commissioner for the City of Milwaukee
Woman on the Move Honoree, Top Ladies of Distinction
University of Wisconsin, Lawyering Skills Program, Instructor
Wisconsin Association of African American Attorneys - Attorney of the Year, 2025
Wisconsin Law Journal - Best Woman Led Law Firm, 2025
Wisconsin Law Journal Woman In Law Honoree, 2026

Education

Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1997
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Marquette, Milwaukee, WI, U.S., 1994
  B.A.
  Major: Criminology
  Minor: Law Studies with a minor in Sociology

Current Employment Position(s)

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Pro Bono Activities

University of Wisconsin Law School, Lawyering Skills Program, Instructor
2004 Woman on the Move Honoree, Top Ladies of Distinction

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1997

Other Affiliations

Wisconsin State Bar, Family Law Section
Wisconsin State Bar, Criminal Defense Law Section
Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers
City of Milwaukee Municipal Court Commissioner

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Milwaukee, WI

839 N Jefferson Street
Suite 310
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Phone: 414-973-1945

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Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat Closed Sun Closed

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