Wisconsin State Public Defender

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Photos from Wisconsin State Public Defender's post 05/08/2026

The verdict is in: Our Trial Skills Academy volunteers are top-tier.

A huge thank you to all the community members who showed up this week to help our attorneys hone their jury selection skills!

Tony Evers issues orders restoring prison sentence commutations 04/03/2026

Governor Tony Evers is establishing a state commutation board, creating a clear path home for thousands of Wisconsinites written off by the legal system.

“For the many Wisconsinites who have done the hard work of redemption and are ready to come home, this is a chance to start anew. For our state, this is an opportunity to heal the scars left by decades of over-incarceration,” State Public Defender Jennifer Bias said.

See our full statement on our website.

Tony Evers issues orders restoring prison sentence commutations Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed two executive orders to restore the state's process for commuting prison sentences.

03/24/2026

Digital surveillance is everywhere, and police tech is far from flawless or unbiased. Our public defenders train to protect your rights by aggressively challenging invasive or flawed methods, not just accepting the results. (Speaker: Atty. Erin Nagy at SPD Forensic University)

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