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Bridget Krause on Wisconsin's public defender staff shortage

Wisconsin Deputy State Public Defender Bridget Krause discusses how the state's shortage of attorneys and support staff is leading to defendants waiting on representation and a criminal case backlog.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

March 20, 2026

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Bridget Krause on the public defender's office staff shortage and a criminal case backlog.

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