Gov. Evers Appoints Andrew Burdick as Crawford County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Andrew Burdick to serve as Crawford County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Lukas Steiner’s appointment to the Crawford County Circuit Court. Burdick will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.
“Andrew Burdick’s experience as both a defense attorney and as a prosecutor will serve him well as the next Crawford County District Attorney,” said Gov. Evers.
“Andrew Burdick will be a great asset to the people of Crawford County,” said La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke. “He has the intelligence, experience, and modesty needed to be the district attorney. He has experience with victims, with treatment courts, and with prosecuting serious cases and will be an impactful leader for Crawford County.”
Burdick is a graduate of Alma College and the University of Wisconsin Law School. He will be relocating to Prairie du Chien to serve in this position.
“I am very honored to accept Gov. Evers’ appointment as the next district attorney of Crawford County,” said Burdick. “I began my legal career practicing in Crawford County and am excited to be given the opportunity to return and serve the community. The county has a rich history, and I look forward to continuing the traditions of professionalism, fairness, and the passionate pursuit of justice for all set forth by my predecessors. I am deeply grateful for all the support that I have received, and would like to thank my friends, colleagues, and mentors in the legal community of southwestern Wisconsin.”
An online version of this release is available here.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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