The Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association (WDAA), 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 Elkhart Lake Wisconsin, November, 2023.
Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton is the 2023 District Attorney of the Year. DA Lawton is a 2010 graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Law
School.
Kenosha County Deputy District Attorney Carli McNeill is the 2023 Deputy District Attorney of the Year. Deputy DA McNeill is a 2010 graduate of the Notre Dame Law
School.
Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Sarah Skiles is the 2023 Assistant District Attorney of the Year. Assistant DA Skiles is a 2014 graduate of the Hamline
University School of Law.
Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Dan Flaherty is the 2023 Rising Star. Assistant DA Flaherty is a 2011 graduate of the Boston University School of Law.
Rock County Assistant District Attorney Jerry Urbik was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Service Award. Assistant DA Urbik is a 1992 graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Law School.
Green Lake County Assistant District Attorney Kurt Klomberg was awarded the President’s Award. Assistant DA Klomberg is a 2002 Graduate of the University of
Wisconsin – Madison Law School.
