The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday issued its decision in a long-running disciplinary case against Kratz. In addition to the suspension, Kratz was ordered to pay almost $24,000 to cover the costs of the proceedings.
“This was exploitative behavior, harassing behavior, and a crass placement of his personal interests above those of his client, the State of Wisconsin,” the decision stated.
“The recommended four-month suspension is deserved,” the decision stated. “In short, whatever his qualities and accomplishments as a lawyer, Attorney Kratz proved himself during the period in question to be sanctionably sophomoric.”
Kratz eventually left office amid heavy pressure once the series of text messages became public in 2010. The texts — through which Kratz sought a relationship — were sent the year prior while he was in the midst of prosecuting the woman’s ex-boyfriend.
In one of the texts, Kratz called the 25-year-old woman a “tall, young, hot nymph.” In another, he asked, “Are you the kind of girl that likes secret contact with an older married elected DA?”
The woman, who lived in Kaukauna at the time, took the texts to Kaukauna police.
“I’m afraid that if I don’t do what he wants me to do, he will throw out my whole case, and who knows what else,” she told an officer.
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