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.

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.

Jan 7, 2025 · Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel are running for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the spring 2025 election on April 1. (Source: Susan Crawford for Wisconsin and Schimel for Justice)

3 days ago · Across ads and on social media, Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel is accusing fellow judge and state Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford of going easy on criminals, citing in part her handling ...

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.

Jan 21, 2025 · – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel has received the endorsement of over 70 current and retired Wisconsin Sheriffs in his bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Brad Schimel has served in many roles in the legal system, including, since 2018, as a Wisconsin circuit court judge in Waukesha County and, 2015–2019, as the state’s attorney general. He began his career as a prosecutor in the Waukesha County District Attorney's office and was elected to three terms as the Waukesha County District Attorney.

The dramatic overreach of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is leading our state to destruction. A Judge who represents ALL of Wisconsin, Brad Schimel will fight for the people, judge impartially, and protect what has made Wisconsin great.

Jan 28, 2025 · Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn said Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel should clearly denounce President Donald Trump’s pardoning of about 1,500 people convicted for their roles in the Capitol riot.

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.