State Bar of Wisconsin

Lawyer Regulation

The Wisconsin Supreme Court supervises the practice of law in Wisconsin. In doing so, it has established rules governing lawyer conduct, Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys. Chapter 20 recently underwent the most comprehensive revision since the mid-1980s. On Jan. 5, 2007, the court issued order 04-07 formally adopting changes, effective on July 1, 2007. In addition to these rules, the court imposes other requirements as a condition of practicing law in Wisconsin, including active membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin and fulfilling continuing legal education requirements. Wisconsin's judiciary is governed by the Code of Judicial Ethics.