The Taylor County District Attorney, located in Medford, WI, is an agency that prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the Medford government. The District Attorney heads the Medford Prosecutor's Office, directing the attorneys who work for the office. In Medford, the District Attorney plays a central role in criminal cases, working with police to decide whether to bring charges and prosecuting the case in court. The DA's Office also maintains court records that are open to the public.
The District Attorney heads the Medford Prosecutor's Office, directing the attorneys who work for the office. In Medford, the District Attorney plays a central role in criminal cases, working with police to decide whether to bring charges and prosecuting the case in court.
The office of Taylor County Criminal District Attorney is currently held by James Hicks. Mr. Hicks was originally appointed to fill the position in May of 2016 by Governor Gregg Abbott and has held the office continuously since that time.
In addition to its criminal prosecution duties, the criminal district attorney's office also has responsibility for civil representation in some areas of the law when the county's interest is at stake. The office also serves as legal advisor to various elected officials within the county.
In some jurisdictions the D.A.'s office will refuse to communicate with defendants and, even if they will speak to you, there are risks involved in communicating with the prosecution. The first risk is that you may overlook opportunities to defeat the charges against you without discussing the case with the D.A.
The Wisconsin Attorney General, an elected position, heads the state's Department of Justice and represents the entire state in litigation and other legal matters.
Wisconsin is divided into 71 judicial circuits, each covering one county. The following links will help you get in touch with the appropriate prosecutor's office.
If you've been charged with a crime, it's almost always in your best interests to work with a a legal professional, especially if you plan on reaching out to the prosecutor for any reason. A skilled attorney will understand the law and can best represent you.