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Maintaining Your Membership

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From the day the State Bar of Wisconsin was established, we have aspired to serve and support our members in a variety of ways.

As times change and the practice of law evolves, we’re committed to grow and evolve with it, providing the information, education, and advocacy you need to excel at your practice and lead a balanced life. While that’s earned us the reputation as on​e of the most innovative and service-oriented bars in the country, our focus is on the future. We’re working to enhance our services to help you meet the challenges and o​pportunities that lie ahead. Please contact us with ideas and insights on serving you better.

After all, your practice is our purpose.


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Membership class options

There are four membership class options available to State​ Bar members: active, inactive, emeritus, and judicial. Only active and those emeritus (prior to July 1, 2021) members of the State Bar of Wisconsin, as outlined in SCR Chapter 10, may fully practice law in Wisconsin. However, pro bono service as authorized under SCR 10.03(3)(am) is permitted by inactive members and other emeritus members​ as outlined in the following detail.

 

If you wish to change your class of membership, you must submit a written request to: State Bar of Wisconsin, Membership Department, P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707-7158.

You may submit your written request when paying annual State Bar dues and Supreme Court assessments. If you send them in with your statement, please call the State Bar for the proper fees for your new status.

If you are considering retirement, please call Customer Service at (800) 728-7788 so that we may walk you through the process.

Emeritus Membership FAQs


​​​​​State Bar Dues and Supreme Court Assessments

​Have questions about paying your ​dues? Visit Dues FAQs​.​


Voluntary State Bar section and division dues - Fiscal 2024


State Bar of Wisconsin Dues Reduction and Arbitration Process (Keller Dues Reduction)


Contact Us

Membership

Katie Wilcox
Customer Service Manager
Email: kwilcox@wisbar.org​

Phone:
(608) 250-6191 
(800) 444-9404, ext. 6191

Member Benefits and Services

Kim Burns
Member Service​s M​anager
Email: kburns@wisbar.org​

Phone:
(608) 250-6181
(800) 444-9404, ext. 6181

Dues

Email Customer Service at service@wisbar.org or call (800) 728-7788.

Membership Status

Email Customer Service at service@wisbar.org or call (800) 728-7788.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​