Earlean A. Laster

Earlean A. Laster has dedicated more than 25 years to delivering aggressive and compassionate legal representation in Wisconsin. Known for her sharp legal insight and firm advocacy, she has helped countless individuals navigate the complexities of divorce, criminal defense, and personal injury cases with clarity and strength.

Earlean began her academic journey at the University of Marquette, Milwaukee, earning a B.A. in 1994 with a major in Criminology and minors in Law Studies and Sociology. She continued to the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, receiving her J.D. in 1997. While in law school, she interned at the Milwaukee City Attorney’s Office, where she drafted key legal documents for Circuit Court and Court of Appeals proceedings.

Earlean became a licensed Wisconsin attorney in 1997 and immediately began building a reputation for effective legal counsel. Her early years included work at local law firms, where she gained essential experience that shaped her courtroom approach. She is especially recognized for her work in family law matters, including paternity, child custody, divorce, legal separation, and domestic injunctions.

Earlean also takes on complex criminal defense cases, aggressively defending clients facing charges such as DUI, armed robbery, battery, and serious drug and gun offenses. With extensive experience in both state and municipal courts, she navigates the criminal justice system with confidence and precision—protecting her clients’ rights and fighting for the best possible outcome in high-stakes situations.

Earlean A. Laster continues to uphold the highest standards of legal excellence and community service, providing focused advocacy for clients in family and criminal law throughout Wisconsin. She has made history as the first African-American woman appointed as a Court Commissioner for the City of Milwaukee. In that role, she presided over traffic, in-custody, and ordinance violation cases. Her professional affiliations include the Wisconsin State Bar’s Family and Criminal Defense Sections and the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Laster & Associates
• Commissioner, City of Milwaukee Municipal Court
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar, Family Law Section
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar, Criminal Defense Law Section
• Member, Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers
• Member, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Wisconsin Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Marquette University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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