J. B. Van Hollen
John Byron Van Hollen (born February 19, 1966) is an American lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General of Wisconsin from 2007 until 2015. A Republican, he was elected to the office in November 2006 and took office on January 3, 2007, succeeding Democrat Peg Lautenschlager. Van Hollen did not seek reelection in 2014 and left office on January 5, 2015.
J. B. Van Hollen | |
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| 43rd Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Governor | Jim Doyle Scott Walker |
| Preceded by | Peg Lautenschlager |
| Succeeded by | Brad Schimel |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Peg Lautenschlager |
| Succeeded by | Erik C. Peterson |
| Bayfield County District Attorney | |
| In office 1999–2002 | |
| Appointed by | Tommy Thompson |
| Ashland County District Attorney | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Appointed by | Tommy Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Michael Gableman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Byron Van Hollen February 19, 1966 Chetek, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lynne Van Hollen; |
| Children | Byron Van Hollen and Maddy Van Hollen |
| Residence(s) | Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | St. Olaf College (BA) University of Wisconsin (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
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