Welcome to the

Wisconsin Department of Justice

​​​The Wisconsin Department of Justice (Wisconsin DOJ) is led by the attorney general, a constitutional officer who is elected by partisan ballot to a four-year term. Public safety is the core of Wisconsin DOJ's mission. The main duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • ​Providing legal advice and representation for the State of Wisconsin
  • Investigating crimes that are statewide in nature, importance, or influence
  • Providing technical assistance and training to law enforcement officers and prosecutors
  • Assisting victims of crime in exercising their rights and accessing services
  • Providing forensic analysis of evidence in criminal cases
  • Promoting safe school environments​

 

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Meet the Attorney General

Josh Kaul was sworn in as Wisconsin’s 45th Attorney General on January 7, 2019. 

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Press Releases

Wisconsin DOJ regularly provides updates to the public and media about department actions.​

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AG Priorities

Attorney General Kaul is committed to protecting the safety and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. 

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Careers

​Wisconsin DOJ offers a wide variety of professional opportunities including positions in the areas of legal services, law enforcement, forensic sciences, and crime victim services.

Apply for, renew, or update a Wisconsin concealed carry weapon license and access related forms and requirements.​

Access public records and open meetings resources, including compliance materials, and details​ on submitting records requests.

Sign up for Wisconsin Crime Alert Network notices and access general information about missing persons and crime alerts.​

Find resources for victims, witnesses, survivors, victim service professionals, compensation programs, victim rights, and related services.​

Access school safety resources, threat reporting information, training opportunities, grant information, and Office of School Safety reports.​

​Access interactive dashboards with Wisconsin justice system reports, statistics, and insights on criminal justice trends and data.​

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