Day: November 2, 2026

By Grace Taylor, PBI Intern Wisconsin is the latest state to consider authorizing Community Justice Workers (CJWs), called “legal advocates” under a proposed rule before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In September 2026, the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission and Quarles & Brady*† filed Rule Petition 26-04, which would create a pathway for trained, nonlawyer professionals to provide limited civil legal services under attorney supervision. The proposal seeks to address persistent gaps in access to civil legal assistance, particularly for low-income and rural Wisconsin residents. What are Community Justice Workers? CJWs are nonlegal professionals who attend training to develop the skills