Lukas L. Steiner

Professional career

• Prior to his judgeship, Steiner held the role of Crawford County District Attorney since January 2020
• Lukas Steiner was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Crawford County Circuit Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge Lynn M. Rider’s retirement, with his term ending on July 31, 2025
• Practiced at Kopp McKichan (2011–2016) and McNamara, Reinicke, Vogelsberg & Helmke LLP (2016–2020) before becoming district attorney.
• Steiner’s appointment also triggered the search for a new Crawford County District Attorney, as he transitioned from prosecutorial duties to the judiciary

Education

Additional information

• Steiner’s legal career spans over a decade, including experience in criminal defense and family law.
• handling a wide range of cases from traffic violations to violent crimes.
• As a circuit court judge, Steiner presides over a variety of cases in Crawford County, continuing his public service from the bench.
• Steiner expressed his commitment to maintaining fair and impartial judicial practices while serving the people of Crawford County.
• As DA, he prosecuted nearly all criminal and juvenile cases in the county, demonstrating expertise in trial work, including complex cases involving evidence analysis such as blood-alcohol curve assessments.
• He has tried approximately 20–25 cases to verdict by jury.
• His appointment was praised for his legal competence, temperament, and dedication to the community, with endorsements from both Governor Evers and retiring Judge Rider.
• Steiner grew up in Southwestern Wisconsin and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Marquette University Law School.
• He resides in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
• His professional philosophy emphasizes fairness, equity, integrity, and impartiality, reflecting the traditions of his judicial predecessors.