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)
About the Appellate Division:
Appeal Information for the SPD Trial Attorney
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 Jeremy Perri in the Milwaukee Appellate Office.
All other Assigned Counsel Division questions can be directed to acd@opd.wi.gov.