WISCONSIN ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Wisconsin:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

Office of the United States Attorney Eastern District of Wisconsin 517 E Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 530 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4580 Phone: (414) 297-1700 Fax (414) 297-1738 Toll-Free (800) 680-8949

205 Doty Street, Suite 301 Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: (920) 884-1066

660 West Washington Avenue, Suite 303 Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608)264-5158 Fax: (608)264-5172


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