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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 June ​1, 2025. (These figures are subject to change, due to attrition and the addition of new members.)

MaleFemaleTotal
District 1Jefferson, Kenosha, Walworth332148484
District 2Milwaukee3,1672,0445,290
District 3Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago280171458
District 4Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan292133429
District 5Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Richland, Trempealeau, Vernon263154426
District 6Waukesha1,0135501,581
District 7Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood377163547
District 8Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, St. Croix323164490
District 9Dane2,1351,7103,902
District 10Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano321174500
District 11Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Iron, Lincoln, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Washburn285111407
District 12Grant, Green, Iowa, La Fayette, Rock248121374
District 13Dodge, Ozaukee, Washington461236706
District 14Brown327175512
District 15Racine185136326
District 16Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marathon, Oneida, Vilas280142431
District 17Out of state5,5473,4319,137
Totals15,8379,76326,001
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