Earlean A. Laster

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

• Attorney

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

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

• 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