Brad D. Schimel has been named Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The appointment was made by U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and Schimel was sworn in by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Pamela Pepper.
In his new role, Schimel becomes the chief federal law enforcement officer for the district, overseeing the prosecution of all federal crimes and civil litigation involving the United States within the region. He will lead an office that includes about 82 prosecutors, civil litigators, support personnel, and professional staff.
Schimel stated, “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 will return to his previous position as First Assistant United States Attorney after serving in an acting capacity.
