Marathon County District Attorney Named 2022 District Attorney of the Year

Thursday, December 1st, 2022 -- 8:02 AM

The Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association, an association representing over 400 criminal prosecutors in the State of Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s prosecutor of the year awards.

These awards are designed to recognize the outstanding work of a District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney and an ADA with 5-10 years of experience who demonstrates great promise and leadership in the field of prosecution (Rising Star).

The following recipients received their awards during the fall State Prosecutors’ Education & Training conference held in Lake Geneva. Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon is the 2022 District Attorney of the Year.

DA Wetzsteon was nominated by the staff of her office and AAG Robert Kaiser for her dedication to the people of Marathon County, as well as her tireless work in successfully prosecuting a 2006 homicide.

In nominating DA Wetzsteon, AAG Kaiser stated “[t]he powers of the district attorney are awesome and Theresea Wetzsteon wields those powers with fairness, justice, deliberateness, and an awesome sense of her own responsibility.”

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