Pakes has big picture understanding of criminal law
Kathy Pakes has made a career out of understanding the troubles and needs of the people she is working with at any given moment.
Sette dedicated to court system’s most vulnerable
Laura Sette went to law school to be a prosecutor. Instead, she became a public defender in Brooklyn after graduation before coming to Wisconsin.
Solraj at the base of data for the SPD
Combining a problem-solving mind with a customer-friendly attitude, Chandru Solraj offers the best of both worlds.
Dickmann uses partnerships to help clients
David Dickmann’s transition from being a police detective to a public defender turned out to be a smooth one.
Smith finds satisfaction in helping others
The Madison man was facing allegations of killing two people while under the influence of cocaine.
Peterson offers help when defendants need it most
Sandra Peterson has learned during 35 years with the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office the importance of understanding defendants and her duty to protect their rights.
Lin looks for the challenges
Enku Edgar Lin realized he was pursuing the right practice area while interning as a 2L with the State Public Defender’s Office in the Milwaukee Trial Division.
La Tour provides a voice for the vulnerable
Jean La Tour fought her first legal battle when her brother began the fight for his life.
Wolfe finds strength in challenges of her job
Mary Wolfe uses her undergraduate degree in secondary education, but not in the usual way.
Spoerl tries to keep clients out of the system
For many working in the legal field, success is gauged by how much money is awarded or if a conviction is overturned.
Masnica fights for rights
Public defender Nicole Masnica proved her worth just two months after starting her legal career.
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- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
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