John T. Chisholm
John T. Chisholm | |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee County District Attorney | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 5, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | E. Michael McCann |
| Succeeded by | Kent Lovern |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Theodore Chisholm March 14, 1963 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colleen Chisholm |
| Children | Ted Chisholm |
John Theodore Chisholm (born March 14, 1963) is an American prosecutor and politician from Wisconsin who served as the Milwaukee County District Attorney from 2007 to 2025. A career prosecutor, Chisholm specialized in complex conspiracy prosecutions before his election as district attorney in 2006.
As district attorney, Chisholm garnered notoriety for two inquiries he led into staff misconduct and potential campaign finance violations surrounding Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Chisholm received national attention surrounding his enactment of progressive justice reform policies in Milwaukee County, including criticism in light of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.