About Office of the State Public Defender, Wisconsin
The SPD serves indigent clients in all 72 Wisconsin counties and we are the largest criminal law firm in the state. For more information on specific office locations, please visit our website as https://www.wispd.gov/.
The SPD’s mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At the SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
State of Wisconsin Benefits include 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, ample earned sick time, great health plan options, low cost insurance starting at $34/month for single plans and $83/month for family plans, and participation in one of the best retirement systems in the country. Additionally, employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The agency provides legal representation to the indigent throughout the state in all of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Organizationally, the SPD has 36 local trial offices, 2 appellate offices and a central administrative office. The agency utilizes staff attorneys as well as contract private attorneys (to handle conflict and overflow cases).