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‘Our Attorneys Are Drowning’; WI Public Defender’s Office Warns
Republican Senate never voted on bill to fund more public defenders, DA's.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027
Republican divisions and an unwritten rule leave new judges and defenders on hold statewide.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard
Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High
District Attorney’s Office has more than 10,000 unresolved felony matters.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Devin Blake
State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases
Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Trevor Hook
Bail Jumping Charges Explode In Wisconsin as Crime Falls
Defense attorneys raise alarm over rash of pre-trial charges against defendants.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Press Release
Tom Reed Retires from SPD After More Than 40 Years of Service
Milwaukee Legal System Leaders Celebrate His Career
Jan 10th, 2025 by Wisconsin State Public Defender
Chrystul Kizer Gets 11-Year Sentence for Killing Man Who Sexually Trafficked Her
Kizer pleaded guilty to reduced charge in Kenosha case that got international attention.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
