The District Attorney is the head law enforcement officer in Marathon County and is the prosecutor in all cases of crime or county traffic ordinance violations committed in Marathon County. In this capacity, the District Attorney along with department staff work with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and local police departments to ensure the effective, efficient and uniform enforcement of the criminal laws and the administration of criminal justice throughout the county.

The District Attorney’s Office also operates a Court Diversion Program that affords low-risk, first-time offenders the opportunity to avoid criminal charges and/or convictions if they agree to successfully complete a customized agreement that the District Attorney believes will be beneficial to them in hopes that they will not repeat criminal behavior in the future.

The District Attorney's Office Victim Witness Program is here to provide information and support to victims throughout the criminal justice process and court experience. Wisconsin Statute Chapter 950 outlines your rights as a victim or witness, which may include testifying in court. The Victim Witness Program will provide information about your rights, provide support in and out of court, and connect you to resources throughout the criminal process.