Brad D. Schimel has been named Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The appointment was made by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and Schimel was sworn in by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Pamela Pepper.
In his new role, Schimel will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the district. He will oversee all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation involving the United States within the district. The office consists of about 82 prosecutors, civil litigators, support staff, and other professionals.
Schimel commented on his appointment: "I am deeply honored to be appointed Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. For more than three and a half decades, public service has been my calling - first as a young prosecutor in Waukesha County, then as District Attorney, Attorney General, and most recently as a judge. In every one of those roles, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside dedicated professionals who believe, as I do, that justice isn’t just a system - it’s a promise we make to the people we serve.
I want to thank everyone who has placed their trust in me once again. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an office filled with exceptional attorneys, investigators, and staff whose work often goes unseen, but whose impact is felt every single day in communities across this district. I am well aware that the word “interim” appears in front of my title. I am optimistic that this will become a longer-term opportunity, but whatever the case, I intend to work hard to support the team here to do great things for the people we serve."
Richard G. Frohling, who previously served as acting U.S. Attorney for the district, will return to his role as First Assistant United States Attorney.
