Travis Schwantes, a former public defender, pleaded guilty to one felony and two misdemeanors as part of an investigation ...

A former public defender charged in a prostitution ring entered a guilty plea in a prostitution ring ...

Travis Schwantes (left) appears with his attorney Joseph Bugni (right) for his initial court appearance after being charged in a sprawling investigation into a prostitution ring on Dec. 20, 2024 ...

Judge cited "concerns" the relationship with the public defender's office may be impacted if a sitting Milwaukee County judge presides over the case.

Travis Schwantes, a former public defender who ran for judge, was identified in a sprawling investigation into an alleged prostitution ring, records show.