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
43rd Attorney General of Wisconsin
In office
January 3, 2007  January 5, 2015
GovernorJim Doyle
Scott Walker
Preceded byPeg Lautenschlager
Succeeded byBrad Schimel
United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin
In office
2002–2005
Appointed byGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byPeg Lautenschlager
Succeeded byErik C. Peterson
Bayfield County District Attorney
In office
1999–2002
Appointed byTommy Thompson
Ashland County District Attorney
In office
1993–1999
Appointed byTommy Thompson
Succeeded byMichael Gableman
Personal details
Born
John Byron Van Hollen

(1966-02-19) February 19, 1966
Chetek, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLynne Van Hollen;
ChildrenByron Van Hollen and Maddy Van Hollen
Residence(s)Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationSt. Olaf College (BA)
University of Wisconsin (JD)
ProfessionAttorney
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