Equal pay for lawyers could help low-income defendants

By

Criminal Defense attorneys want the state supreme court to hike the pay for lawyers appointed to represent defendants who can’t afford to hire their own. But the justices say that’s the job of the legislature. Gil Halsted reports.

Text reads: Support trusted news & inspiring music! Let’s keep WPR strong together. Donate Now. Background features soft, out-of-focus lights in warm tones.

News with a little more humanity

WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” newsletter keeps you connected to the state you love without feeling overwhelmed. No paywall. No agenda. No corporate filter.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.