Brad Schimel (born February 18, 1965) is an American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician. He was the 44th attorney general of Wisconsin, serving from 2015 to 2019. He was defeated seeking re-election in 2018, and was subsequently appointed a Wisconsin circuit court judge in Waukesha County, by Governor Scott Walker.

Jan 7, 2025 · Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring from the court at the end of her term, leaving an open seat that will be filled in the spring election on April 1. Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford are the only two candidates in the race, which is technically non-partisan.

5 days ago · Brad Schimel reached a plea bargain with a criminal defendant whose attorney made donations to Schimel’s election campaign. An attack on Schimel, the conservative candidate in the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, was made by Susan Crawford, the liberal candidate.Schimel has considerably more front-line criminal prosecution experience.

Brad Schimel will take back the Wisconsin Supreme Court and end the madness. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, Brad has dedicated his career to defending victims, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring that criminals are held accountable.

Dec 1, 2023 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel announced Thursday that he is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025, casting the race as a chance for conservatives to win back a majority and serve as a check on liberals.

Jan 16, 2025 · MADISON (WKOW) — Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and former Wisconsin Attorney General & current Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel are meeting with voters ahead of the state's Supreme Court race in April. Crawford held a meet and greet with voters on Madison's west side Wednesday night.

Nov 30, 2023 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel announced Nov. 30 that he is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in a 2025, casting the race as a chance for conservatives to win back a majority and serve as a check on liberals.

Former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for a seat on the state Supreme Court, telling supporters at a campaign announcement in Waukesha Thursday night that his goal is to restore integrity and accountability on the court and conservatives should unify behind him.

Jan 8, 2025 · Brad Schimel. Republican Brad Schimel is currently a judge on the Waukesha County Circuit Court. He previously served as Wisconsin’s attorney general from 2015 to 2019 under former Gov. Scott Walker, but lost a bid for reelection in 2018.

Dec 31, 2024 · As of Aug. 1, 2025, Brad Schimel will either be a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice or out of the Wisconsin judiciary. Schimel is currently a Waukesha County Circuit Court judge, with a term ending July 31, 2025.