Mission Statement

To skillfully and fairly seek truth and justice, protect and support victims and the community, and hold offenders accountable.

The primary responsibility of the District Attorney’s Office is to represent the people of the State of Wisconsin in the prosecution of all adult criminal and juvenile delinquent acts that occur within Eau Claire County. The District Attorney’s Office also prosecutes non-criminal citations issued by the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office, UW-Eau Claire Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. As a 24-hour operation, the District Attorney’s Office provides in-the-moment advice and counsel to law enforcement agencies throughout the county. The District Attorney’s Office also provides regular legal updates and trainings to county law enforcement agencies.

Within the District Attorney’s Office is the Office of Victim Services, a specialized unit with the primary responsibility of ensuring compliance with and enforcing the rights of victims of crimes. Victim Services staff provide information, support, and advocacy to all crime victims, witness, and their family members of adult and juvenile offenders.

The District Attorney’s Office is proud to support treatment and diversion alternatives to traditional prosecution through its pre-charge and post-charge diversion programs and participation with treatment courts. As an evidence-based decision making organization, the District Attorney’s Office uses data, statistics, and existing empirical research to inform its direction and evaluate existing programs and policies.

Authority for and additional responsibilities of the District Attorney’s Office can be found in Chapter 978 of the Wisconsin State Statutes.