Appellate Division
The Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office (SPD) Appellate Division represents indigent clients on appeal. The Appellate Division is organized into 2 regions that provide representation throughout Wisconsin.
Resources
Handbook - Appellate Practice & Procedure for SPD-Appointed Counsel (updated 10/21)
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On Point (appellate case summary & analysis blog)
About the Appellate Division
Appeal Information for Trial Attorneys
Perfecting Appeals in WI Public Defender Cases
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Initiating a Direct Appeal: What to File, What to Do When It's Too Late
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Form NOIs - Criminal by SPD Appointed Counsel
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Form MTEs - Criminal, by Counsel
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Permissive or Interlocutory Appeals in SPD Cases
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Sample Petition for Leave to Appeal a Non-Final Order
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Appellate Certification Application Materials
(Please complete all three forms):
If you have questions about the appellate certification process please contact Joe Ehmann in the Madison Appellate Office or Andrea Cornwall in the Milwaukee Appellate Office.
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All other Assigned Counsel Division questions can be directed to acd@opd.wi.gov.
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