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)

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.

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 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of the most outspoken officers who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, accused the Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday of “clearly playing both sides” on the issue of pardoning of people who attacked the Capitol four years ago.. Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn said …

Nov 30, 2023 · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel announced Nov. 30 that he is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in a 2025, casting the race as a chance for conservatives to win back a majority and serve as a check on liberals.

Brad Schimel grew up in the Town of Vernon and graduated Mukwonago High School. He attended UW Waukesha for 2 years and then finished his Bachelor Degree at UW Milwaukee. He began his career in the Waukesha County Courthouse as an intern in the DA's Office in 1989, and after graduating UW Law School in 1990, was hired as an Assistant DA.

Dec 1, 2023 · Former Republican Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced on Thursday that he will run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025, challenging liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in an election that could again shift the court’s balance.

Former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for a seat on the state Supreme Court, telling supporters at a campaign announcement in Waukesha Thursday night that his goal is to restore integrity and accountability on the court and conservatives should unify behind him.