Milwaukee County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Milwaukee County, WI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Milwaukee area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Court
Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court, Civil Division
Courthouse Location
Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court, Civil Division
901 N. 9th Street, Room 104
Milwaukee, WI 53233
How to File in Milwaukee County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Important for Milwaukee County: Wisconsin small claims limit is $10,000. E-filing available statewide.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Wisconsin small claims court guide →