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Membership Statistics

Of the approximately 3,400 law firms in Wisconsin, the vast majority – 92% or about 3,200 – are small businesses consisting of five or fewer lawyers. 72% or about 2,500 of those firms are solo practices consisting of only one lawyer.

These small businesses create jobs and contribute substantially to the economic foundation of their communities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the legal profession employs more than 16,000 people in Wisconsin, with an annual payroll of over $832 million.

As small business owners, attorneys are woven into the fabric of their communities and neighborhoods. The most common services Wisconsin lawyers provide for their clients are drafting wills and powers of attorney, deed preparation, and directives to physicians. In addition, attorneys provide free legal services to individuals in need. Lawyers throughout the state also participate in initiatives designed to address the legal needs of low-income citizens of Wisconsin. Attorneys reach out to their communities, providing assistance to homeowners in financial distress through foreclosure mediation programs; they also assist people with medical debts and provide disaster relief legal assistance.

Membership by State Bar District​

The following is a breakdown of State Bar membership by State Bar district as of March 1, 2024. (These figures are subject to change, due to attrition and the addition of new members.)


MaleFemaleDistrict Total
District 1Jefferson, Kenosha, Walworth
330
149
485
District 2Milwaukee
3,204
1.995
5,259
District 3Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago
287
169
459
District 4Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan291
128
422
District 5Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Richland, Trempealeau, Vernon272
154
432
District 6Waukesha998
534
1,543
District 7​Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood383
161
547
District 8Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, St. Croix332
162
497
District 9Dane
2,132
1,655
3,828
District 10Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano332
162
498
District 11Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Iron, Lincoln, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Washburn290
110
408
District 12Grant, Green, Iowa, La Fayette, Rock248
111
362
District 13Dodge, Ozaukee, Washington463
232
701
District 14Brown321
168
494
District 15Racine197
124
325
District 16Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marathon, Oneida, Vilas277
147
430
District 17Out of state5,532
3,284
8,923
Totals15,890
9,450
25,617