John Gross
Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Public Defender Project
Contact
jpgross3@wisc.edu
+16082629859
975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI, USA, 53706-1399
About
Biography
John P. Gross is a Clinical Associate Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Director of the Public Defender Project. Professor Gross teaches courses in criminal law, criminal defense and trial practice.
Professor Gross began his legal career as a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society in New York City. After eight years as a public defender, he joined the faculty of Syracuse University College of Law as a Practitioner in Residence and subsequently became Director of their Criminal Defense Clinic. Professor Gross left Syracuse to become Indigent Defense Counsel for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers where he worked on indigent defense reform and authored a series of reports documenting the failings of indigent defense delivery systems. Professor Gross then joined the faculty at the University of Alabama School of Law where he directed their criminal defense clinic for several years before joining the Defender Association of Philadelphia as their Director of Policy and Practice prior to joining the faculty at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Professor Gross’s academic research focuses on the structure of indigent defense systems, criminal defense, and police policies and practices regarding the use of force.
Scholarship
Scholarship & Publications
Law Repository
Activities
John Gross published a blog post entitled, "Why Our Public Defense Systems Are Collapsing," for The National Association for Public Defense on June 6, 2023. Read the post.
John Gross published "The Right to Hybrid Representation in Criminal Court" in the Ohio State Law Journal Online, which focuses on Darrell Brooks' complaint that he was denied standby counsel for assistance when he chose to defend himself.
To mark the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court's landmark decision on the right to counsel, John Gross published "Reframing the Indigent Defense Crisis" in the Harvard Law Review Blog. Read the article.
Media
News & Media
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025John Gross Op-ed: Case Against Abrego Garcia Is Purely Political
The HillFriday, Jun 13, 2025John Gross: Monona PD’s High-Speed Pursuit Rate Is Unjustifiable and a Reflection of a Dangerous Police Culture
The Cap TimesTuesday, May 27, 2025John Gross on Upholding Marsy’s Law When Undocumented Defendants are Arrested Outside Courtrooms
Fox 6 MilwaukeeWednesday, May 21, 2025John Gross Comments on Judge Dugan's Defense
WPR NewsWednesday, May 14, 2025John Gross on the Responsibility of Parents of School Shooters
Fox 6 MilwaukeeWednesday, May 14, 2025John Gross on Charges to Father of Abundant Life Christian School Shooter
Wisconsin Public RadioWednesday, May 14, 2025John Gross on Charging Parents of School Shooters
WMTVWednesday, May 14, 2025John Gross Explains Charges Following Abundant Life Christian School Shooting
Channel 3000Monday, May 5, 2025John Gross Comments on Arrest of Milwaukee Judge
Spectrum News 1Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025John Gross Comments on Possible Consequences Following Judge Hannah Dugan's Arrest
Public News ServiceWednesday, Apr 30, 2025John Gross: ‘If People Fear Arrest at a Courthouse, It Will Close the Courthouse Doors Effectively’
WKOWMonday, Apr 14, 2025John Gross Op-ed: Crackdown on Frivolous Lawsuits Is Unnecessary
The HillThursday, Apr 10, 2025John Gross on Bail Jumping Charges in Wisconsin
The Cap TimesFriday, Nov 12, 2021Updated: UW Law experts provide context on criminal law during Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Monday, Oct 5, 2020John Gross joins UW Law's clinical faculty to direct Public Defender Project
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