OLR seeks revocation of Greenfield attorney’s license
A Greenfield attorney who was convicted of embezzling more than $80,000 from her employer now faces losing her law license.
Sexting lawsuit against former DA Kratz settled
GREEN BAY (AP) — A settlement has been reached in lawsuit against a former Calumet County district attorney accused of sending racy text messages to a domestic abuse victim, federal court records show. Stephanie Van Groll accused former prosecutor Ken Kratz of sexual harassment for allegedly sending her a barrage of messages, including some propositioning […]
Report: Suspend ex-Wis. DA Kratz’s license for 4 months
A special referee is recommending a less severe punishment for a former Wisconsin prosecutor accused of sexual harassment.
State’s high court suspends attorney’s license for 6 months
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday retroactively suspended attorney Daynel Hooker’s license for six months, effective March 1, 2011.
Former DA Kratz says he was addicted to sex
A former Wisconsin prosecutor accused of rampant sexual harassment says he was addicted to sex and prescription drugs.
Former DA Kratz pleads no contest to ethics violations (UPDATE)
A former Wisconsin prosecutor accused of rampant sexual harassment has agreed to plead no contest to a half-dozen ethics violations.
Agency drops 3 counts against former DA Kratz
The agency that oversees Wisconsin lawyers has dropped three misconduct counts against a former prosecutor accused of sexual harassment.
Court keeps BBE information under wraps
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California attorney suspended in Wisconsin
An attorney convicted of misdemeanor theft in California has lost his Wisconsin law license for 60 days.
State Supreme Court suspends attorney for one year
A Milwaukee attorney now living in California lost his law license for one year after defaulting on 14 disciplinary charges filed against him by the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation.
State Supreme Court reinstates attorney after 16 years
Sixteen years after agreeing to a permanent revocation of his law license, Madison attorney Stanley Woodard has returned to practice.
State Supreme Court approves BBE, OLR budgets
State Bar dues may spike more than 15 percent next year, but assessments imposed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court will drop, albeit slightly.
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