Wisconsin · Power of attorney abuse
Power of attorney abuse in Wisconsin
If a non-lawyer took your money in Wisconsin — under the guise of power of attorney abuse — Wisconsin law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Wisconsin
A POA drafted or sold by a non-lawyer — or misused by the agent — can drain savings and deed away homes. Victims can recover funds, and many states add double or treble damages.
Wisconsin's UPL statute: Wis. Stat. § 757.30; SCR 23
Wisconsin makes UPL a criminal offense and empowers the State Bar's Standing Committee on the UPL to seek injunctions in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Penalties in Wisconsin
Fine of $50–$500 and/or up to one year in county jail per violation; civil injunctions ordered by the Supreme Court.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Wisconsin's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Wisconsin attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report power of attorney abuse in Wisconsin
- File with State Bar of Wisconsin — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Wisconsin Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Wisconsin attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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