John Swimmer

John Swimmer is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant State Public Defender in Wisconsin since April 2025, focusing on safeguarding the constitutional rights of individuals lacking legal representation across various case types. Previously, John held the position of Chief Legal Officer for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and worked as an Assistant Tribal Prosecutor for the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. John's extensive background includes founding Swimmer Law Offices, where cost-effective legal solutions were provided to Indian tribes and related businesses, as well as experience as a corporate attorney at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., and serving in various legal roles within Indian tribes, including Solicitor General for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Deputy Attorney General for the Ho-Chunk Nation. Additionally, John has a military background as a Staff Sergeant in the Tulsa Air National Guard and holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Oklahoma.