Judge Crawford’s career began as an Assistant Attorney General with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, where she took on some of the state’s toughest criminal cases.

After serving as a prosecutor for a decade, she continued her public service in leadership positions at multiple state agencies, including the Department of Corrections and Department of Natural Resources, before being named chief legal counsel to the governor.

Following her service in state government, Judge Crawford became a private practice attorney, where she protected voting and workers’ rights, and represented Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to defend access to reproductive health care. Today, Judge Crawford sits on Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1.

Growing up in Chippewa Falls, Judge Crawford is rooted in Wisconsin values, including common sense, responsibility, and honesty. She and her husband Shawn chose to raise their family here in Wisconsin, too. Susan and Shawn live in Madison and are proud parents to two young adults.