WI · rules
SCR ch. 23 pmbl.
Preamble
Every jurisdiction in the United States recognizes the inherent
right of individuals to represent themselves in legal matters. In contrast,
the privilege of representing others in our system is regulated by law
for the protection of the public, to ensure that those who provide legal
services to others are qualified to do so by education, training, and
experience and that they are held accountable for errors,
misrepresentations, and unethical practices.
The following rules are promulgated by the Wisconsin Supreme
Court pursuant to its inherent authority to define and regulate the
practice of law in this state. The purpose of the rules is to protect the
public from potential harm caused by the actions of nonlawyers
engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
Provenance
- Source
- www.wicourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-23
- Edition
- 2026-09-23
- Content hash
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