Jonathan Scharrer, Esq.
University of Wisconsin Law School https://law.wisc.edu/profiles/jonathan.scharrer
About The Lecturer
Jonathan Scharrer is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Restorative Justice Project at the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has extensive experience as a facilitator of restorative justice (RJ) dialogues in sensitive and violent crimes and as a trainer in a variety of RJ practices. His work has been featured on both 60 Minutes and CNN's The Redemption Project. Jonathan is also active in examining criminal legal policy and has assisted with drafting proposed RJ legislation and the design and implementation of multiple RJ diversion programs. He served as a member of the Advisory Council for the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice from 2017-2024.
Practice Area(s)
Criminal Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Education
J.D., Marquette University School of Law, 2008
Graduate Certificate-Dispute Resolution, Marquette University Graduate School, 2008
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005
