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After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney

After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney

Wisconsin has shortage of public defenders and backlog of 12,586 felony cases.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces Board Members and Executive Committee
State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases

State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases

Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.

Retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Elected To Lead Supreme Court

Retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Elected To Lead Supreme Court

Bradley will serve as chief justice until June 30, when liberal Justice Jill Karofsky succeeds her.

Will Trump Attorney Jim Troupis Lose His Law License?

Will Trump Attorney Jim Troupis Lose His Law License?

Troupis, along with Kenneth Chesebro and Michael Roman, face felony charges in Wisconsin false elector plot.

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.

Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider

Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider

Judges face an annual court house shuffle on August 1.

City Hall: Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
City Hall

Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected

Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.

Republicans Can’t Simply Remove a WI Supreme Court Justice

Republicans Can’t Simply Remove a WI Supreme Court Justice

Rep. Knodl’s victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

Murphy’s Law: Is Judge Dorow Hiding Her Biography?
Murphy’s Law

Is Judge Dorow Hiding Her Biography?

Supreme Court candidate’s years defending criminals could be fodder for attack ads.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats

Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats

But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Rittenhouse Verdict
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults

Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults

State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.

Court Watch: County’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%
Court Watch

County’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%

2017 increase probably driven by tougher drunk driving laws.

Court Watch: Wales v. Yang, Closing Arguments
Court Watch

Wales v. Yang, Closing Arguments

They’re getting nasty, dueling over alleged dirty campaigning.