Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2010 --- 7:55 a.m.

Press Release from the Governor's Office:

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as district attorney in Dane County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the election of District Attorney Brian Blanchard to the District IV Court of Appeals.

The new district attorney will begin serving in August.

An applicant must be a member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Wisconsin and must reside in Dane County at the time the appointment becomes effective.

Those interested may obtain an application form from:

Office of the Governor Attention: Libby Gerds, Appointments Director
PO Box 7836
Madison, WI 53707-7863
Elizabeth.Gerds@wisconsin.gov

Completed applications should be returned to Libby Gerds at the above address no later than Monday, May 24, 2010. Potential applicants with questions about the appointment process may call Libby Gerds at 608-266-1212.