Wisconsin Circuit Judge Biographies

Adams County Circuit Court
Judge Charles A. Pollex

Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1965); J.D. (1968)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Adams County (elected 2003, 2009);
Family Court Commissioner, Adams County (1991-2003); City Attorney,
Adams (1986-2002); District Attorney, Adams County (1970-76)
Ashland County Circuit Court

Judge Robert E. Eaton
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW Law School, J.D. (1984)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Ashland County (appointed 1993,
elected 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012)
Barron County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge James C. Babler
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Barron County (appointed 2003,
elected 2004, 2010); District Attorney, Barron County (1983-2003); Assistant
District Attorney, Polk County (1980-82); Assistant District Attorney, Barron
County (1979-80)

Judge J. Michael Bitney
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Not available
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Barron County (appointed 2013)

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Term Expires: Not available
Career History: Not available
Bayfield County Circuit Court

Judge John P. Anderson
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Luther College (1985); William Mitchell College of Law (1989)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Bayfield County (elected 2003, 2009);
Bayfield County Court Commissioner (1996-2003); Attorney, Private Practice
(1989-2003); President, Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce (1991-95)
Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Donald R. Zuidmulder
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1964), J.D. (1968)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (elected 1997, 2003,
2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-97); District Attorney, Brown County
(1971-75); Assistant Attorney General (1968-70)

Judge Thomas J. Walsh
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1989); Hamline University School of
Law, J.D. (1992)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (elected 2012);
Attorney, Private Practice (1992-2012)

Judge Tammy Jo Hock
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Marquette University, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (appointed 2012,
elected 2013); Assistant U.S. Attorney; Assistant District Attorney, Brown
County; Attorney, Private Practice

Judge Kendall M. Kelley
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Dallas, B.A. (1981), M.A. (1984); Marquette
University Law School, J.D. (1987)
elected 2003, 2009); Assistant District Attorney, Brown County (1998-2002);
Municipal Judge, Town of Suamico (1996-98); Attorney, Private Practice
(1987-89; 1992-98); JAGC Officer, U.S. Navy (1989-92)

Judge Marc A. Hammer
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Illinois (1986); University of Missouri Law School,
J.D. (1989)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (appointed 2008;
elected 2009); Private Practice (1989-2008)

Judge John P. Zakowski
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison, B.S.; UW Law School, J.D. (1983)
elected 2012); District Attorney, Brown County (1986-2011); Attorney,
Private Practice

Judge Timothy A. Hinkfuss
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Saint Norbert College, (1980); University of Madrid (1981); UW
Law School, J.D. (1984)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (elected 2007, 2013);
In-house Legal Staff, Fairfield, Conn. (1984-88); Attorney, Private Practice
(1988-2000); Green Bay Municipal Judge (2000-07); Attorney, Private
Practice (2007)

Judge William M. Atkinson
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Nebraska, J.D. (1979)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (elected 1991, 1997,
2003, 2009); Municipal Judge, Green Bay (1985-91); Attorney, Private
Practice (1979-91)
Buffalo and Pepin County Circuit Courts

Judge James J. Duvall
Term Expires: 2018
Education: St. Johns University, Collegeville, Minn., B.A. (1975); University
of Minnesota, J.D. (1978)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Buffalo/Pepin Counties (appointed
2005, elected 2006, 2012); District Attorney, Buffalo County (1985-2005);
Corporate Counsel, Buffalo County (1985-2005); Assistant District Attorney,
Buffalo County (1981-85); Owner, Buffalo County Abstract Co. (1985-2005);
Burnett County Circuit Court

Judge Kenneth L. Kutz
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Minnesota - Duluth, B.A. (1976); Marquette
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Burnett County (appointed 2008;
elected 2009); District Attorney, Burnett County (1987-2008); Assistant
District Attorney, Burnett County (1983-86); Attorney, Private Practice (197983)
Calumet County Circuit Court

Judge Jeffrey S. Froehlich
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1993); UW Law School, J.D. (1997)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Calumet County (appointed 2011,
elected 2012); Assistant District Attorney, Calumet County (2001-11); Public
Service Special Prosecutor, Outagamie County, (1998-2001); Court
Commissioner/Clerk, Oneida/Vilas Counties (1997-98)
Chippewa County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Roderick A. Cameron
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Trinity College, B.S. (1972); UW Law School, J.D. (1974)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Chippewa County (appointed 1983,
elected 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); City Attorney (part-time), City of
Stanley (1977-83); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-83); Assistant District
Attorney (part-time), Chippewa County (1975-76)

Judge James M. Isaacson
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Eau Claire (1975); Marquette University Law School, J.D.
(1978)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Chippewa County (elected 2009);

Judge Steven R. Cray
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW Law School
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Chippewa County (elected 2008);
Attorney, Private Practice (1980-2008); Assistant District Attorney, Chippewa
County (1978-80); Assistant District Attorney, Oneida County (1977-78)
Clark County Circuit Court

Judge Jon M. Counsell
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1984); UW Law School, J.D. (1987)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Clark County (appointed 1999, elected
2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-99); Judicial Clerk,
Wisconsin Court of Appeals (1987-88)
Columbia County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Daniel S. George
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1974); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1977)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Columbia County (elected 1991, 1997,
2003, 2009); Corporation Counsel, Columbia County (1987-91); District
Attorney/Assistant District Attorney, Dodge County (1981-87); Attorney,
Private Practice (1977-81)

Judge W. Andrew Voigt
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Ripon College, B.A. (1997); UW Law School, J.D. (2000)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Columbia County (elected 2011); City
Attorney, Portage (2002-11); Attorney, Private Practice (2000-11)

Judge Alan J. White
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Northern Illinois University, B.S. (1972); Central Michigan
University, M.A., University of Nebraska Law School, J.D. (1982)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Columbia County (appointed 2006,
elected 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1983-2006)
Crawford County Circuit Court

Judge James P. Czajkowski
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.A. (1969); UW Law School, J.D. (1971)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Crawford County (elected 2010); Court
Commissioner, Crawford County (1999-2010); Attorney, Private Practice
(1975-2010); District Attorney, Crawford County (1979); Captain, U.S. Air
Force Judge Advocate Combat Support Group (1971-75)
Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge John W. Markson
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1975); UW Law School, J.D. (1978)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2007, elected
2008); Law Clerk to Justice William G. Callow, Wisconsin Supreme Court;
Attorney, Private Practice(1979-2007); Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane
County (Board President, 1997);

Judge Maryann Sumi
Term Expires: 2017
1999, 2005, 2011); Assistant Attorney General (1997-98; 1976-91);
Executive Assistant, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (1991-97);
Director, Attorney Generals Environmental Protection Unit (1980-86)

Judge John C. Albert
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison (1969), J.D. (1973)
2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-99); Staff Attorney,
Legal Services Center of Dane County (1974-78)

Judge Amy R. Smith
Term Expires: 2016
2010); Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (2007-09);
Division Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (200407); Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (2000-04); Assistant Attorney
General (1998-04); Assistant District Attorney, Dane County (1990-98);
Assistant Legal Counsel/Special Assistant to the Secretary/Law Clerk,
Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1989-90)

Judge Nicholas J. McNamara
Term Expires: 2016
Education: University of Iowa, B.A. (1987); UW Law School, J.D. (1993)
2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1993-2009); Adjunct Professor, UW Law
School (1999-present); Instructor, Madison Area Technical College
Paralegal Program (2008-09)

Judge Shelley J. Gaylord
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, B.S. (1977); UW Law School,
J.D. (1980)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (elected 2003, 2009);
Municipal Judge, City of Madison (1993-2003); Clinical Instructor, Legal
Defense Project, UW Law School (1992-93); Attorney, Private Practice
(1980-92)

Judge William E. Hanrahan
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Green Bay, B.S.; Hamline University School of Law, J.D.
(1988)
2008); Assistant Attorney General (1998-2007); Director, Medicaid Fraud
Control Unit (2004-07); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (198898)

Judge Frank D. Remington
Term Expires: 2018
2012); Municipal Judge, Village of Shorewood Hills (2007-12); Assistant
Attorney General (1987-2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-87); Law
Clerk, Wisconsin Supreme Court (1984)

Judge Richard G. Niess
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Dartmouth College A.B. (1975); Duke University School of Law,
J.D. (1978)
2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-2004)

Judge Juan B. Cols
Term Expires: 2015
2009); Assistant Attorney General (1992-2008); Assistant State Public
Defender, Milwaukee Adult Trial Office (1988-92); Assistant Legal
Counsel/Legal Counsel to Gov. Anthony Earl (1982-87); Attorney, Private
Practice (1981-82)

Judge Ellen K. Berz
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.A (1979); UW Law School, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (elected 2012); State
Public Defender: Trial Division Director, Assigned Counsel Director, Training
Director, Training Deputy Director, Trial Office Supervisor, Trial Attorney
(1985-2012); Assistant District Attorney, Eau Claire County (1983-85)

Judge David T. Flanagan
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Missouri School of Mines, BSCE (1967); UW Law School, J.D.
(1974)
2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant Attorney General (1976-99); Attorney, Legal
Service program, Erie, Pennsylvania (1975-76); Registered Professional
Engineer, Wisconsin (1973-2013) Admitted to practice, Patent and
Trademark Office (1973-2013); Navy Seabee Officer (1968-71); Civil
Engineer, Trane Co. (1967-68); Emergency Medical Tech (2012-2013)

Judge Julie Genovese
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Harvard College (1983); Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D.
(1987)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (elected 2009); Attorney,
Private Practice (1988-2009); Law Clerk, Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
(1987-88)

Judge C. William Foust
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1974), J.D. (1978)
1998, 2004, 2010); District Attorney, Dane County (1989-97); Attorney,
Private Practice (1983-88); Assistant Public Defender, Milwaukee County
(1982-83); Assistant District Attorney, Dane County (1979-82)

Judge Stephen E. Ehlke
Term Expires: 2016
2010); U.S. Attorneys Office (2000-09); Attorney, Private Practice (19912000); District Attorneys Office, Dane County (1988-91)

Judge Rhonda L. Lanford
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.A. (1988), UW Law School, J.D. (1996)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, (2013); Attorney, Private Practice
(1996-2013); Adjunct Faculty, UW Law School (2001-present)

Judge Peter C. Anderson
Term Expires: 2016
Education: University of California - Berkeley, A.B. (1976); Harvard Law
School, J.D. (1980)
2010); Administrative Law Judge, Division of Hearings and Appeals (200109); Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Department of Justice (19892001); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-89)
Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Brian A. Pfitzinger
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1985); J.D. (1988)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dodge County (elected
Attorney, Private Practice (1990-2008); Assistant District Attorney,
County (1988-90); Law Clerk, U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern
of Wis. (1986-88); Intern, Milwaukee County District Attorneys
Felony Division (1987-88)
2008);
Dodge
District
Office,

Judge John R. Storck
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1976); Harvard Law School, J.D. (1979)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dodge County (appointed 1994,
elected 1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1979-94)

Judge Joseph Sciascia
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dodge County (elected 2013)

Judge Steven G. Bauer
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1981); Oregon State University, M.S.
(1984); UW-Madison, J.D. (1992)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dodge County (elected 2008); Dodge
County District Attorney (2003-08); Dodge County Assistant Corporation
Counsel (1999-2003); Attorney, Private Practice (1992-99); UW Extension
(1984-89)
Door County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge D. Todd Ehlers
Term Expires: 2018
Education: St. Norbert College (1978); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1982)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Door County (elected 2000, 2006,
2012); Court Commissioner, Door County (1998-2000); Attorney, Private
Practice (1982-2000); Assistant Corporation Counsel, Door County (198587)
Door County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Peter C. Diltz
Term Expires: 2018
Education: University of Arizona, B.A. (1968); UW Law School, J.D. (1972)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Door County (elected 1994, 2000,
2006, 2012); Family Court Commissioner (half-time), Door County (197694); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-94)
Douglas County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Kelly J. Thimm
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Minnesota, B.A. (1994); UW Law School, J.D.
(1996)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Douglas County (elected 2009);
Assistant District Attorney, Douglas County (1997-2009)
Douglas County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge George L. Glonek
Term Expires: 2015
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Douglas County (appointed 2002,
elected 2003, 2009); Judicial Court Commissioner, Douglas County (19972002); Attorney, Private Practice (1989-97)
Dunn County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge William C. Stewart Jr.
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Stout, B.S. (1970), M.S. (1972, 1975); William Mitchell
College of Law, J.D. (1988)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dunn County (elected 1998, 2004,
2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1993-98); Deputy Corporation Counsel
(1990-92); Child Support Director (1989-90); Assistant District Attorney,
Dunn County (1988-92); Instructor, UW-Stout (1978-84; 1972-73); Guidance
Director, AODA Counselor and School Administrator (1973-78); Mental
Health Counselor, U.S. Army (1970-71)
Dunn County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Rod W. Smeltzer
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Minnesota, B.S. (1973); UW-River Falls, M.S.
(1987); William Mitchell College of Law, J.D. (1989)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dunn County (elected 1997, 2003,
2009); Assistant District Attorney, Dunn County (1989-97); Farm Partnership
(1982-90); Administrator, Chippewa Valley Technical College (1975-79);
Business Manager, Auto Dealership (1973-75)
Eau Claire County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Kristina Bourget
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Eau Cliare, B.B.A. Finance, cum laude (1988); UW Law
School, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif (1991)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County (appointed 2013),
Bourget Law, S.C., Shareholder (2010-2013); Assistant General Counsel,
Xcel Energy (2001-2009); Senior Attorney, Xcel Energy (2000-2001);
General Attorney, Xcel Energy (1998-1999); Attorney Private Practice (19971998); Associate Attorney, Kelly & Ryberg S.C. (1991-1997)

Judge Michael A. Schumacher
Term Expires: 2014
Education: St. Cloud State University (1978); University of Nebraska Law
School, J.D. (1981)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County (appointed 2007,
elected 2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1981-2007)

Judge William M. Gabler Sr.
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Loras College, B.A.; Marquette University Law School, J.D.
elected 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1974-99); Part-time
U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Wisconsin (1983-91)

Judge Jon M. Theisen
Term Expires: 2018
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.L.S.;
Northern Illinois School of Law, J.D.
elected 2012); District Attorney, Chippewa County (2005-11); Attorney,

Judge Paul J. Lenz
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.A. (1979); UW Law School, J.D. (1982)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County (elected 1994,
2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1982-94)
Florence and Forest County Circuit Courts

Judge Leon D. Stenz
Term Expires: 2014
Education: United States Merchant Marine Academy, B.S. (1976);
Marquette University Law School, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Florence/Forest Counties (elected
2008); District Attorney, Forest County (1999-2008); City Attorney, City of
Crandon (1987-99); Attorney, Private Practice (1983-99)
Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Dale L. English
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Luther College, B.A. (1979); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1982)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Fond du Lac County (elected 1996,

Judge Peter L. Grimm
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Madison, B.B.A. (1978), J.D. (1981)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Fond du Lac County (appointed 1991,
elected 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010); District Attorney, Fond du Lac County
(1988-91); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-88); Assistant State Public
Defender, Kenosha/Fond du Lac Counties (1981-84)

Judge Richard J. Nuss
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Marquette University (1966), J.D. (1972)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Fond du Lac County (appointed 2002,
elected 2003, 2009); Family Court Commissioner, Fond du Lac County
(1994-2002); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-94); Captain, U.S. Marine
Corps (1966-69)

Judge Gary R. Sharpe
Term Expires: 2016
Education: Ripon College (1973); UW Law School, J.D. (1976)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Fond du Lac County (elected 2010);

Judge Robert J. Wirtz
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1979); University of Missouri-Kansas City,
J.D. (1984)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Fond du Lac County (elected 1999,
Grant County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Robert P. Van De Hey
Term Expires: 2017
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Grant County (appointed 1998, elected
Grant County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Craig R. Day
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-La Crosse, B.A. (1988); UW Law School, J.D. (1991)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Grant County (elected 2009); Attorney,
Green County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge James R. Beer
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1969); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1972); Northwestern University School of Law, National Prosecutors
School (1975)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Green County (appointed 1996,
elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Family Court Commissioner, Green County
(1993-96); Court Commissioner, Green County (1988-96); Board of
Supervisors, Green County (1982-86); District Attorney, Green County
(1975-77)
Green County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Thomas J. Vale
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1976); Drake Law School, J.D. ( 1981)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Green County (elected 2009);
Green Lake County Circuit Court

Judge Mark T. Slate
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Oshkosh; UW Law School, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Green Lake County (elected 2011);
Attorney Private Practice; Police Officer, Columbus; Police Officer,
Janesville
Iowa County Circuit Court

Judge William D. Dyke
Term Expires: 2016
Education: DePauw University (1953); UW Law School, J.D. (1960)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Iowa County (appointed 1997, elected
1998, 2004, 2010); Mediator, Family Law (1989-96); Mayor, City of Madison
(1969-73); Consultant, U.S. DOT; Consultant, U.S. HUD; Consultant, U.S.
Secretary of State
Iron County Circuit Court

Judge Patrick J. Madden
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Green Bay, B.S. (1971); UW-Madison, M.A. (1975); J.D.
1976); Bush Leadership Fellowship (1989); Wadham College-Oxford,
Advanced Anglo-American Jurisprudence (1992); University of Nevada,
Master of Judicial Studies (1994)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Iron County (appointed 1986, elected
1987, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011)
Jackson County Circuit Court

Judge Thomas E. Lister
Term Expires: 2015
Education: De Pauw University, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Jackson County (appointed 2008,
elected 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1980-2008); District Attorney and
Corporation Counsel (1975-80)
Jefferson County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Jennifer L. Weston
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1985); Washington University School of
Law, J.D. (1989)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (elected 2009);
Municipal Court Judge, City of Fort Atkinson, (2008-09); Circuit Court
Commissioner, Jefferson County (2006-09); Family Court Commissioner,
Jefferson County (2002-06); Attorney, Private Practice (1989-2002)

Judge William F. Hue
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (elected 1995, 2001,
2007, 2013); Municipal Judge, City of Jefferson (1990-93), Municipal Judge,
Unified Court, City of Jefferson, Town of Aztalan, Village of Johnson Creek
(1993-1995); Court Commissioner, Jefferson County (1990-95); Attorney,

Judge David Wambach
Term Expires: 2014
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (appointed 2013)

Judge Randy R. Koschnick
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1982); Hamline University School of
Law, J.D. (1985)
Career History: Chief Judge, District Three (2012-present); Former Deputy
Chief Judge, District Three (2008-2012); Presiding Judge, Jefferson County
Circuit Court (2006-present); Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (elected
1999, 2005, 2011); Assistant State Public Defender (1985-99); Assistant
Wisconsin State Public Defender- Trial Division (1985-99); Hennepin Co.
(MN) County Attorneys Office- Homicide/Sexual Assault Prosecution Unit
(1983-85); Hennepin Co. (MN) County Attorneys Office- Consumer
Protection Unit (1983-1984); Minneapolis (MN) City Attorneys OfficeMisdemeanor/Traffic Prosecution Unit (1983-1984)
Juneau County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge John P. Roemer
Term Expires: 2016
Law, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Juneau County (elected 2004, 2010);
Assistant State Public Defender, Baraboo (1987-92); Assistant District
Attorney, Juneau County (1985-86, 1992-2004); Attorney, Private Practice
(1983-85); Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves (1971-2002)
Juneau County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Paul S. Curran
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1983), J.D. (1986)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Juneau County (elected 2008);
Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge David M. Bastianelli
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.B.A. (1972); University of Kentucky, J.D. (1976)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (appointed 1984,
elected 1985, 1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); Municipal Judge, City of Kenosha
(1980-84); Attorney, Private Practice (1979-84); Assistant District Attorney,
Kenosha County (1976-79)

Judge Jason A. Rossell
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Whitewater, B.A. (1999); UW Law School, J.D. (2001)
elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (2008-11); Assistant District
Attorney, Kenosha County (2003-08); Attorney, Private Practice (2002-03)

Judge Bruce E. Schroeder
Term Expires: 2014
elected 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1977-83);
District Attorney, Kenosha County (1972-77); Assistant District Attorney,
Kenosha County (1971-72)

Judge Anthony G. Milisauskas
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Parkside (1976); John Marshall Law School, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (elected 2005, 2011);
Court Commissioner, Kenosha County (2001-05); Municipal Judge, Town of
Somers (2000-05); Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel, Kenosha County
(1991-2005); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-2005)

Judge Wilbur W. Warren III
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Florida, B.S.P. (1967); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1972)
elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Circuit Court Commissioner, Kenosha County

Judge Mary K. Wagner
Term Expires: 2015
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (elected 1991, 1997,
2003, 2009); Tax Appeals Commissioner; Special Counsel, Savings and
Loan Commission; Attorney, Private Practice; Representative, Wisconsin
Assembly (1978-82); Kenosha County Clerk (1976-78); Teacher (1971-76)

Judge S. Michael Wilk
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Princeton University, B.A. (1961); University of Michigan Law
School, J.D. (1964)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (elected 1994, 2000,

Judge Chad G. Kerkman
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Purdue University, B.S. (1992); UW Law School, J.D. (1997)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (elected 2009);
Attorney, Private Practice (2000-09); Assistant District Attorney, Kenosha
County (1998-99)
Kewaunee County Circuit Court

Judge Dennis J. Mleziva
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kewaunee County (elected 1992,
1998, 2004, 2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-92); District Attorney,
Kewaunee County (1977-79)
La Crosse County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Ramona A. Gonzalez
Term Expires: 2019
Education: University of Loyola-Chicago, B.A. (1978); Marquette University
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County (elected 1995,
2001, 2007, 2013); Court Commissioner, La Crosse County (1982-95);
Attorney, Private Practice (1982-95); Law Clerk, La Crosse County Circuit
Court (1981-82)

Judge Elliott M. Levine
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Macalester College (1985); UW Law School, J.D. (1990)
2013); La Crosse Public Defenders Office (1990-2000); La Crosse Region
First Assistant State Public Defender (2000-07)

Judge Todd W. Bjerke
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1979); Hamline University School of Law,
J.D. (1984)
2013); Assistant District Attorney, La Crosse County (1989-2007); Judge
Advocate, U.S. Army Reserves (1989-present); Attorney, Private Practice,
and Assistant County Attorney, Redwood County, Minn. (1987-89); Judge
Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps (1984-87)

Judge Scott L. Horne
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Cornell College, B.A. (1975), UW Law School, J.D. (1979)
2013); La Crosse County District Attorney (1985-2007); La Crosse County
Assistant District Attorney (1981-1985); Law Clerk to the Circuit Court
(1979-1981)

Judge Dale T. Pasell
Term Expires: 2017
2005, 2011); Attorney, State Public Defenders Office (1979-99); Assistant
District Attorney, Green County (1978)
Lafayette County Circuit Court

Judge William D. Johnston
Term Expires: 2015
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Lafayette County (elected 1985, 1991,
1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1969-85); Teacher,
Sheboygan North Senior High School (1964-66)
Langlade County Circuit Court

Judge Fred W. Kawalski
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Illinois State University, B.S. (1969); Loyola Law School, J.D.
(1973)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Langlade County (elected 2005, 2011);
Corporation Counsel, Forest County (1981-2005); Family Court
Commissioner, Langlade County (1990-2005)
Lincoln County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Jay R. Tlusty
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Lincoln County (elected 2004, 2010);
Lincoln County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Robert R. Russell
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Lincoln County (elected 2013)
Manitowoc County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Mark R. Rohrer
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County (appointed 2013,
elected 2013)

Judge Gary L. Bendix
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Parkside, B.A. (1973); UW Law School, J.D. (1976)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County (appointed 2011,
elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice; Supplemental Court
Commissioner, Manitowoc County

Judge Jerome L. Fox
Term Expires: 2017
Education: St. Norbert College, B.A. (1965); UW Law School, J.D. (1968)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County (elected 2005,
2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1970-2005); Attorney, Legislative
Reference Bureau (1968-70)
Marathon County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Jill N. Falstad
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW Law School, J.D. (1986)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (elected 2009);
District Attorney, Marathon County (1994-2009); Assistant District Attorney,
Marathon County (1989-94); Assistant District Attorney, Portage County
(1987-89); Assistant District Attorney, Wood County (1986-87)

Judge Gregory B. Huber
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (elected 2004,
2010); Legislator, Wisconsin Assembly (1989-2004); Assistant District
Attorney, Marathon County (1983-88)

Judge LaMont K. Jacobson
Term Expires: 2014
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (appointed 2013)

Judge Gregory E. Grau
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Madison (1981); UW Law School, J.D. (1984)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (elected 1995, 2001,
2007, 2013); District Attorney, Marathon County (1989-95); Assistant District
Attorney, Marathon County (1985-89)

Judge Michael K. Moran
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1988); UW Law School, J.D. (1991)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (elected 2011);
Assistant State Public Defender (1991-2011)
Marinette County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge David G. Miron
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1980), J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marinette County (appointed 2001,
elected 2002, 2008); District Attorney, Marinette County (1990-2001);
Marinette County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge James A. Morrison
Term Expires: 2019
Education: College of St. Thomas; University of Minnesota Law School
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marinette County (appointed 2012,
elected 2013); Attorney, Private Practice
Marquette County Circuit Court

Judge Bernard N. Bult
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marquette County (elected 2013)
Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Maxine A. White
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Alcorn State University, B.A. (1973); University of Southern
California, M.A. (1982); Marquette University Law School, J.D. (1985)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1992,
elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Legal Advisor/Instructor, Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center-Georgia (1991-92); Assistant U.S. Attorney,
Eastern
District
of
Wis.
(1985-92);
Executive
Assistant/Area
Director/Manager, Social Security Administration (1973-82)

Judge M. Joseph Donald
Term Expires: 2015
elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee (198996); Law Clerk, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (1988-89)

Judge Clare L. Fiorenza
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-La Crosse, B.S. (1979); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1983)
elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-96); Law Clerk,
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Donald W. Steinmetz (1983-84)

Judge Mel Flanagan
Term Expires: 2018
Education: University of Hawaii-Manoa, B.A. (1978); UW Law School, J.D.
(1984)
elected 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee
County (1984-86, 1987-93); Deputy District Attorney, Dane County (198687)

Judge Mary M. Kuhnmuench
Term Expires: 2016
Education: St. Marys College, B.A. (1978); New England Law, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1998,
2004, 2010); Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee (1989-98); Adjunct
Professor of Business Law, Alverno College (1988-98); Corporate Counsel,
A.O. Smith Corp. (1987-89)

Judge Ellen R. Brostrom
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Boston College, B.A. (1989); UCLA School of Law, J.D. (1995)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2009);
Attorney, Private Practice

Judge Thomas J. McAdams
Term Expires: 2014
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2013)

Judge William Sosnay
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1967); Marquette University, M.S. (1969),
J.D. (1972)
elected 2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant Attorney General (1998-99); President,
Corporate Practice Institute (1995-98); Board of Governors, Seventh Circuit
Bar Association (1995-98); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-98); Assistant
District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1972-84)

Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1983), J.D. (1986); DePaul
University Law School, LL.M (1995)
elected 2005, 2011); Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School;

Judge Timothy G. Dugan
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Westminster College, B.A. (1975); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1978)
elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice; Prosecutor,
Villages of Shorewood and Menomonee Falls

Judge David C. Swanson
Term Expires: 2019
Education:
Career History:

Judge David L. Borowski
Term Expires: 2015
2009); Court Commissioner, Milwaukee Municipal Court (1998-2003);

Judge Mary Triggiano
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Oshkosh, B.S. (1984); UW Law School, J.D. (1988)
Career History: Presiding Judge, Domestic Violence Court; Circuit Court
Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2004, elected 2005, 2011); Managing
Attorney, Legal Action of Wisconsin (1996-2004); Director, Volunteer
Lawyers Project (1994-2004); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-94)

Judge Christopher R. Foley
Term Expires: 2016
elected 1986, 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010); Municipal Judge, City of Milwaukee
(1983-85); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1979-83); Law
Clerk, Wisconsin Court of Appeals (1978-79)

Judge J.D. Watts
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Oberlin College, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D. (1977)
Municipal Judge, Fox Point; Attorney, Private Practice; Assistant District
Attorney, Milwaukee County

Judge Michael J. Dwyer
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1972); Georgetown University Law Center,
J.D. (1975)
2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-97); Academic Staff, UWMilwaukee, School of Business Administration (1978-86)

Judge Carolina M. Stark
Term Expires: 2018
Education: B.A. Saint Louis University, J.D. University of Wisconsin Law
School
Administrative Law Judge, Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division;
Attorney, Private Practice

Judge Pedro Coln
Term Expires: 2017
elected 2011); Representative, State Assembly (1998-2010); Attorney,
Private Practice, (1994-2010)

Judge Dennis R. Cimpl
Term Expires: 2017
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. (1972); Marquette University
elected 2005, 2011); Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County (1995-2005);

Judge Dennis P. Moroney
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Regis University, B.A. (1969); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1973)
elected 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1973-93); Law
Clerk, Private Practice (1973); Management Trainee, First Wisconsin
National Bank (1969-73)

Judge William W. Brash III
Term Expires: 2014
Education: St. Norbert College, B.A. (1973); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1978)
elected 2002, 2008); Reserve Municipal Judge, Milwaukee County (19972001); Municipal Judge (1984-97); Private Practice (1978-2001)

Judge Timothy M. Witkowiak
Term Expires: 2015
elected 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-2002); Judicial Court
Commissioner

Judge Lindsey Grady
Term Expires: 2018
Attorney, Private Practice; Deputy Register in Probate, Milwaukee County;
Guardian ad litem, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

Judge Charles F. Kahn Jr.
Term Expires: 2016
Education: George Washington University, B.A. (1972); UW Law School,
J.D. (1974)
1998, 2004, 2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1979-92); Legal Aid Society of
Milwaukee (1976-78); Wisconsin Indian Legal Services (1975-76)

Judge Stephanie G. Rothstein
Term Expires: 2016
Education: Lawrence University, B.A. (1980); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1984)
elected 2010); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1984-2009);
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (1999-2002)

Judge William S. Pocan
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Parkside, B.S. (1981); UW Law School, J.D. (1984)

Judge Kevin E. Martens
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1990); Harvard Law School, J.D.
(1993)
elected 2002, 2008); Assistant U.S. Attorney (1997-2001); Associate
Lecturer, UW Law School (1999-2001); Attorney, Private Practice (1995-97);
Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court (1993-95)

Judge Mark A. Sanders
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Marquette University Law School (1993)
Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County

Judge Richard J. Sankovitz
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1980); Harvard Law School, J.D.
(1983)
elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-96); Law Clerk,
U.S. District Court (1983-84)

Judge Jeffrey A. Conen
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1982); IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law,
J.D. (1985)
2003, 2009); Municipal Judge, City of Glendale (1994-97); Court
Commissioner, Milwaukee County (1991-96); Attorney, Private Practice
(1986-97); Law Clerk, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (1985-86); Legal
Intern, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984)

Judge Daniel A. Noonan
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Marquette University Law School, J.D.
2002, 2008); Attorney, private practice 20+ years

Judge Michael D. Guolee
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Marquette University Law School, J.D. (1969)
Career History: County/Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed
1976, elected 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); Adjunct Associate
Professor, Marquette University Law School (1975-81); Chief Staff Attorney,
Public Defender Program, Legal Aid Society (1971-76); Assistant District
Attorney, Milwaukee County (1969-71)

Judge Carl Ashley
Term Expires: 2017
2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1990-99); Administrative Law Judge
(1997-99); State Public Defender (1983-90); Commercial Underwriter (197880)

Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.A. (1983); UW Law School, J.D. (1991)
elected 2004, 2010); Judicial Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County
(1999-2003); Attorney, Private Practice (1995-99); Public Defender,
Milwaukee (1991-95); Law Clerk, Wisconsin Department of Justice (1991)

Judge Frederick C. Rosa
Term Expires: 2017
Education: University of Vermont, B.A. (1981); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1984)
elected 2005, 2011); Family Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County (19942004); Legal Staff Supervisor, Milwaukee County Dept. of Child Support
Enforcement (1990-94); Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee (1987-90; 1984-85);
Legal Aid Society, Far Rockaway, NY (1984-85)

Judge Jeffrey A. Kremers
Term Expires: 2017
Education: University of Colorado, B.A. (1972); UW Law School, J.D.
(1975)
elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-76; 198192); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1976-81)

Judge Karen E. Christenson
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1965), M.A. (1969); Marquette University
2004, 2010); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1985-98);
Attorney, Private Practice (1978-85); Book Editor; English Teacher (junior
high school)

Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Milwaukee; Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D. (1976)
1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Municipal Judge, City of Milwaukee (1983-88);
Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee; Attorney, Private Practice (197677)

Judge Jane Vinopal Carroll
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1984); J.D. (1987)
2012); Milwaukee County District Attorneys Office (1987-2006)

Judge Rebecca F. Dallet
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Ohio State University, B.A. (1991); Case Western Reserve
Presiding Judicial Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County (2007-08);
Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School (2005-present);
Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1996-2007); Special
Assistant U.S. Attorney (1999-2002); Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court
(1994-96)

Judge John J. DiMotto
Term Expires: 2014
1996, 2002, 2008); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1975-90)

Judge David Allen Hansher
Term Expires: 2015
1997, 2003, 2009); Deputy Chief Judge (2004-2006 and 2008 to present);
Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (1978-91); Attorney,
Private Practice (1972-91) Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee (196872)

Judge Marshall Bertram Murray
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Williams College, B.A. (1975); New England School of Law, J.D.
(1986)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee (appointed 1999, elected
2000, 2006, 2012); Milwaukee County Court Commissioner (1995-99);
Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1992-95); Counsel,
Massachusetts Department of Social Services (1988-92); Assistant District
Attorney, Berkshire County (1987-88); Corporation Counsel, Massachusetts
Department of Social Services (1986-87); Paralegal, Private Practice (198486)

Judge Daniel Lee Konkol
Term Expires: 2016
1998, 2004, 2010); Assistant Family Court Commissioner, Milwaukee
County (1985-92); Assistant District Attorney, Racine County (1976-84)

Judge Rebecca G. Bradley
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1993); UW Law School, J.D. (1996)
elected 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1996-2012)

Judge Bonnie L. Gordon
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1970); Samford University Law School, J.D.
(1974)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee, County (elected 1994,
2000, 2006, 2012)

Judge John Siefert
Term Expires: 2017
Education: University of Chicago, B.A. (1971); UW Law School, J.D. (1974)
2005, 2011); Municipal Judge, Milwaukee (1993-99; 1979-83); Treasurer,
Milwaukee County (1990-93); Assistant Vice-President, Government
Relations, Golden Rule Insurance (1989-90); Police Officer, Milwaukee
Police Department (1976-89)
Monroe County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Todd L. Ziegler
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Platteville, B.S. (1991); UW Law School, J.D. (1995)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Monroe County (elected 2007, 2013);
Attorney, Private Practice (1996-2007); Law Clerk, Wisconsin Court of
Appeals (1995-96)

Judge Mark L. Goodman
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1978); South Dakota State University, M.S.
(1982); UW Law School, J.D. (1985)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Monroe County (elected 2010);
Attorney, Private Practice (1986-2010); Municipal Judge, City of Sparta
(1992-2010)

Judge J. David Rice
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-Madison; UW Law School
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Monroe County (elected 2010);
Attorney, Private Practice (1971-2010); Member Sparta School Board (19942003); President of Sparta School Board (1998-2002); part-time U.S.
Magistrate, Federal District Court (1980-84); City Attorney, Sparta (19781985); Law Clerk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Nathan S. Heffernan
(1970-71)
Oconto County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Michael T. Judge
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Loras College, B.A. (1969); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1972)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oconto County (elected 2005, 2011);
Attorney Private Practice (1973-2005)
Oconto County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Jay N. Conley
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oconto County (elected 2010); District
Attorney, Oconto County (1991-2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-91)
Oneida County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Patrick F. OMelia
Term Expires: 2014
Education: St. Norbert College, B.A. (1983); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1986)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oneida County (appointed 2007,
elected 2008); Oneida County District Attorney (1989-2007); Assistant
District Attorney, Oneida County (1988-89); Attorney, Private Practice (198688)
Oneida County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Michael H. Bloom
Term Expires: 2018
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oneida County (elected 2012); District
Attorney, Onieda County (2007-12); Attorney, Private Practice (2002-07);
State Public Defender (1993-2002)
Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Mark J. McGinnis
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1993); University of Minnesota Law
School, J.D. (1996)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (elected 2005,
2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1996-2005); Adjunct Professor, Fox Valley
Technical College Criminal Justice Department (1996-present); Adjunct
Professor, Concordia University (2007-present); Instructor, National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children; Faculty, National Judicial College

Judge Nancy J. Krueger
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Green Bay, B.S; UW Law School, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (appointed 2007,
elected 2008); Staff Attorney, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources;
Assistant District Attorney, Outagamie County (1980-82); Private Practice
(1982-92); In-house Insurance Claims/Defense Counsel (1992-2007)

Judge Mitchell J. Metropulos
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Bradley University, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D.; Masters in
Public Policy, UW-Madison LaFollette School of Public Affairs (1986)
elected 2008); Assistant District Attorney, Winnebago County (2003-07),
Outagamie County (1988-2002), and Chippewa County (1987)

Judge Gregory B. Gill Jr.
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison; Marquette Law School, J.D.
elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice; Law Clerk, Hon. William C.
Griesbach, Eastern District of Wisconsin; Assistant District Attorney,
Outagamie County

Judge Michael W. Gage
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Princeton University, B.A. (1974); William Mitchell College of
Law, J.D. (1978)
1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); District Attorney, Outagamie County (1980-85);

Judge Dee R. Dyer
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1974); University of San Fernando
Valley College of Law, J.D. (1977)
1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-88; 1977-79);
District Attorney, Winnebago County (1982-85); Assistant District Attorney,
Winnebago County (1979-82)

Judge John A. Des Jardins
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Andrews University, B.S. (1974); Emory University School of
Law, J.D. (1978)
2000, 2006, 2012); District Attorney, Outagamie County (1991-94); Assistant
District Attorney, Outagamie County (1983-90); District Attorney, Oconto
County (1980-83); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-79)
Ozaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Paul V. Malloy
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.B.A. (1981); The John Marshall Law School,
J.D. (1985)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Ozaukee County (appointed 2002,
elected 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1987-2002); Assistant
District Attorney, Ozaukee County (1985-87)

Judge Joseph W. Voiland
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Ozaukee County (elected 2013)

Judge Sandy Williams
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1980); Hamline University School of
Law, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Ozaukee County (elected 2009);
District Attorney, Ozaukee County (1987-2009); Assistant District Attorney,
Ozaukee County (1983-86)
Pierce County Circuit Court

Judge Joseph D. Boles
Term Expires: 2016
Education: UW-River Falls, B.S. (1977); William Mitchell College of Law,
J.D. (1981)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Pierce County (elected 2010);
Attorney, Private Practice (1981-2010); U.S. Air Force (1971-75)
Polk County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Molly E. GaleWyrick
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Carroll College, B.A. (1975); Hamline University School of Law,
J.D. (1987)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Polk County (elected 2002, 2008);
Polk County Circuit Court, Branch 2

Judge Jeffery L. Anderson
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Hamline University, B.S.; Oklahoma City University Law School,
J.D (1998); Case Western Reserve University, LL.M.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Polk County (elected 2011); Attorney,
Private Practice
Portage County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Thomas B. Eagon
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1979); UW Law School, J.D. (1985)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Portage County (elected 2012); District
Attorney, Portage County (1995-2012); Assistant District Attorney, Portage

Judge John V. Finn
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1967); St. Johns University School
of Law, J.D. (1970)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Portage County (appointed 1988,
elected 1989, 1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1974-88);
Assistant District Attorney, Bronx, N.Y. (1970-74)

Judge Thomas T. Flugaur
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1976); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1979)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Portage County (elected 1994, 2000,
2006, 2012); Trial Attorney, State Public Defenders Office (1979-94)
Price County Circuit Court

Judge Douglas T. Fox
Term Expires: 2014
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Price County (elected 1984, 1990,
Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Gerald P. Ptacek
Term Expires: 2019
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1969); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1974)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (appointed 1988,
elected 1989, 1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); District Attorney, Racine County
(1980-88); Attorney, Private Practice (1979-80); Assistant District Attorney,
Racine County (1975-79); Mathematics Teacher (1969-71)

Judge Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz
Term Expires: 2016
Education: Regis College, A.B. (1971); University of Mississippi Law
School, J.D. (1974)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 2010);
Attorney, Private Practice (1974-2010); Law Clerk, Mississippi Supreme
Court (1974)

Judge Emily S. Mueller
Term Expires: 2017
elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-92)

Judge John S. Jude
Term Expires: 2016
Education: St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, B.A. (1968); Marquette
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 2004, 2010);

Judge Michael J. Piontek
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Whitewater, B.B.A. (1971); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1974)
Attorney, Private Practice (1977-2012) Circuit Court Commissioner, Racine
County (1978-2000); Assistant District Attorney, Racine County (1975-77);
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Racine County (1974-75)

Judge Wayne J. Marik
Term Expires: 2015
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 1985, 1991,
1997, 2003, 2009); Circuit Court Commissioner, Racine County (1977-85);
Attorney, Private Practice (1971-85); Law Clerk, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Justice Bruce F. Beilfuss (1970-71)

Judge Charles H. Constantine
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Columbia University, B.A. (1974); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1978)
2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-96)

Judge Faye M. Flancher
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Parkside, B.S. (1985); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1988)
elected 2003, 2009); Deputy Family Court Commissioner, Racine County
(1996-2002); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-90, 1993-96); Attorney,
Racine County Child Support Agency (1990-93)

Judge Allan Pat Torhorst
Term Expires: 2015
2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1966-91); City Attorney, City of
Burlington (1976-91)

Judge Timothy D. Boyle
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison, J.B.A. (1989); Hamline University School of Law,
J.D. (1992)
Richland County Circuit Court

Judge Andrew Sharp
Term Expires: 2018
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Richland County (appointed 2011,
elected 2012); District Attorney, Richland County (1993-2011); Assistant
District Attorney, Richland County (1989-92); Assistant Corporation Counsel,
Richland County (1989-92); Child Support Enforcement Attorney, Richland
Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge James P. Daley
Term Expires: 2014
Education: Carroll College, B.A. (1977); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1981)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (appointed 1989, elected
1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); District Attorney, Rock County (1985-89); Attorney,

Judge R. Alan Bates
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (elected 2004, 2010);
Court Commissioner, Rock County (2002-04); Attorney, Private Practice
(1975-2004)

Judge Michael R. Fitzpatrick
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Drake University, B.A. (1980); J.D. (1984)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (appointed 2008; elected
2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-2008); Law Clerk, U.S. Magistrate
Judge R. James Groh (1984-85)

Judge Daniel T. Dillon
Term Expires: 2019
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. (1970); M.A. (1972); J.D. (1973)

Judge Kenneth W. Forbeck
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Marquette University; Marquette University Law School
Career History: Circuit County Court Judge, Rock County (appointed 2007;
elected 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (37 years); District Attorneys Office
(1 year)

Judge Richard T. Werner
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. (1970); University of North
Dakota, J.D. (1973)
1997, 2003, 2009); Family Court Commissioner, Rock County (1991-96);

Judge Barbara W. McCrory
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1983); UW Law School, J.D. (1992)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (elected 2012); Family
Court Commissioner, Rock County (1999-2012); Family Court
Commissioner, Jefferson County (2009-12); Attorney, Private Practice
(1992-98); Wisconsin Attorney Generals Office (1989-90); Wisconsin State
Senate (1985-89); WEAU-TV (1984-85)
Rusk County Circuit Court

Judge Steven P. Anderson
Term Expires: 2016
Education: University of Illinois Law School
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rusk County (elected 2010); Assistant
District Attorney, Rusk County; Corporation Counsel, Taylor County
Sauk County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Patrick J. Taggart
Term Expires: 2018
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sauk County (appointed 1993, elected
1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-93)

Judge James Evenson
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sauk County (elected 1986, 1992,

Judge Guy D. Reynolds
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Macalester College (1970); UW Law School, J.D. (1973)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sauk County (elected 2000, 2006,
2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1976-2000); Assistant District Attorney,
Sauk County (1973-76)
Sawyer County Circuit Court

Judge Gerald L Wright
Term Expires: 2015
Education: Luther College, B.A. (1984); UW Law School, J.D. (1990)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sawyer County (elected 2009);
Assistant State Public Defender, Spooner; Attorney, Private Practice
Shawano and Menominee Circuit Courts, Branch 1

Judge James R. Habeck
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1976); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1979)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Menominee/ Shawano County (elected
2002, 2008); Legal Counsel, Wisconsin Towns Association (1987-2002);
Corporation Counsel, Shawano County (1985-87, 1990, 1993); Family and
Judicial Court Commissioner, Shawano County (1983-2002); Attorney,
Private
Practice
(1979-2002);
Assistant
District
Attorney,
Shawano/Menominee County (1982, 1984)
Shawano and Menominee County Circuit Courts, Branch 2

Judge William F. Kussel Jr.
Term Expires: 2018
Education: St. Norbert College (1979); Southwestern University School of
Law, J.D. (1984)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Menominee/Shawano County
(appointed 2011, elected 2012); Director of Legal Services, Menominee
Tribe; Legal Counsel, Menominee Tribal Gaming Commission; Program
Attorney, Menominee Tribe; Tribal Prosecutor, Menominee Tribe
Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge L. Edward Stengel
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. (1971); Marquette University
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (elected 1985,
1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); District Attorney, Sheboygan County (1977-85)

Judge Timothy M. Van Akkeren
Term Expires: 2019
1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1981-89); U.S. Army
Security Agency (1975-78)

Judge Angela W. Sutkiewicz
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Columbia University, B.A. (1983); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1986)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (appointed 2010,
elected 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1991-2010); Assistant District
Attorney, Walworth County (1986-87)

Judge Terence Bourke
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1974); De Paul University College of Law,
J.D. (1981)
2009); Court Commissioner, Sheboygan County (1988-2003); Assistant
District Attorney, Sheboygan County (1984-88)

Judge James J. Bolgert
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Valparaiso University, B.A. (1976); UW Law School, J.D. (1979)
2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1980-94); Law Clerk, Court of
Appeals (1979-80)
St. Croix County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Eric J. Lundell
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.S. (1970); University of Minnesota Law
School, J.D. (1973)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, St. Croix County (appointed 1989,
elected 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); District Attorney, St. Croix County (197689)

Judge Edward F. Vlack III
Term Expires: 2019
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, St. Croix County (elected 2001, 2007,
2013); Family Court Commissioner, St. Croix County (1988-2001); Family
Court Commissioner, Pierce County (1985-2001); Attorney, Private Practice
(1974-2001)

Judge Scott R. Needham
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Carthage College, B.A. (1975); UW Law School, J.D. (1978)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, St. Croix County (elected 1994, 2000,

Judge Howard W. Cameron
Term Expires: 2014
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, St. Croix County (elected 2008); Public
Defender Attorney (1991-2008); Barron County Child Support Attorney
(1991); Attorney, Private Practice (1987-90); High School Teacher (1976-82)
Taylor County Circuit Court

Judge Ann N. Knox-Bauer
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.A. (1988), Hamline University School of Law,
J.D. (1991)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Taylor County (appointed 2008,
elected 2009); Family Court Commissioner, Taylor County (2006-08); Court
Commissioner, Taylor County (1999-2006); Private Practice (1991-2008)
Trempealeau County Circuit Court

Judge John A. Damon
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Macalester College, B.A. (1976); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1983)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Trempealeau County (elected 1995,
Vernon County Circuit Court

Judge Michael J. Rosborough
Term Expires: 2017
Education: University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, B.A. (1970); University
of Illinois Law School, J.D. (1973)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Vernon County (appointed 1986,
elected 1987, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Supervising Attorney, State Public
Defenders Office (1979-86); Supervising Attorney, Illinois Office of the State
Appellate Defender (1973-79)
Vilas County Circuit Court

Chief Judge Neal A. "Chip" Nielsen III
Term Expires: 2016
Education: Tufts University, B.A. (1976); Suffolk University Law School,
J.D. (1981); Boston University School of Law, LLM (1982)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Vilas County (appointed 2003, elected
2004, 2010); Corporate Attorney (1999-2003); Attorney, Private Practice
(1981-99)
Walworth County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Phillip A. Koss
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.S. (1978); College of William and Mary, J.D.
(1981)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Walworth County (elected 2012);
District Attorney, Walworth County (1990-2012); Adjunct Professor, UW Law
School (1998-2012); Assistant District Attorney, Walworth County (1985-90);
Assistant District Attorney, Waupaca County (1981-85)

Judge James L. Carlson
Term Expires: 2016
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Walworth County (appointed 1979,
elected 1980, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010); District Attorney, Walworth
County (1976-79); Assistant City Attorney, City of Whitewater (1970-76);

Judge John R. Race
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.S., LL.B. (1960)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Walworth County (appointed 1984,
elected 1985, 1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1960-84)

Judge David M. Reddy
Term Expires: 2016
Education: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, B.S. (1982); Thomas M.
Cooley Law School, J.D. (1987)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Walworth County (elected 2010);
Family Court Commissioner, Walworth County (2005-10); Attorney, Private
Practice (1992-2005); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (19871992); Reserve Officer, U.S. Navy (1982-90)
Washburn County Circuit Court

Judge Eugene D. Harrington
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Superior (1974); Hamline University Law School, J.D.
(1978)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Washburn County (elected 1997,
Washington County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge James Pouros
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.B.A. (1966); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1969)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Washington County (appointed 2010,
elected 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1971-2010); U.S. Army (1969-71)

Judge James K. Muehlbauer
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.A. (1974),
Marquette University Law School, J.D. (1979)
M.A.
(Economics)(1976);

elected 2008); Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Dept. of Justice (197981); Attorney, Private Practice (1982-84); Assistant City Attorney, West Bend

Judge Todd K. Martens
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1984), M.S. (1985); Harvard Law School,
J.D. (1988)
elected 2011); District Attorney, Washington County (1999-2010); Deputy
District Attorney, Washington County (1999); Assistant District Attorney,
Washington County (1991-98); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-91)

Judge Andrew T. Gonring
Term Expires: 2018
Education: St. Norbert College, B.A. (1973); UW Law School, J.D. (1977)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Washington County (elected 2000,
Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Michael O. Bohren
Term Expires: 2019
Education: Ripon College, A.B. (1969); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1975)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (appointed 2000,
elected 2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-2000); U.S.
Department of Agriculture (1975); Administrative Assistant, Wisconsin
Senate (1970-72)

Judge Jennifer R. Dorow
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Marquette University, B.A.; Regent University School of Law,
J.D. (1996)
elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (2004-12; 1996-2000); Assistant
District Attorney, Waukesha County (2000-04)

Judge Ralph M. Ramirez
Term Expires: 2017
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1999,
2005); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1986-99); Assistant
District Attorney, Eau Claire County (1984-86)

Judge Lloyd V. Carter
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Stevens Point, BS (1982); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1986)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 2011);
Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1990-2011); Attorney, District
Attorneys Office, Manitowoc County (1988-90); Attorney, Private Practice
(1986-88)

Judge Lee S. Dreyfus Jr.
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1975); University of Mississippi-Oxford, J.D.
(1978)
1996, 2002, 2008); Municipal Judge, City of Waukesha (1987-90); Attorney,
Private Practice (1981-90); District Attorney, Oconto County (1978-81)

Judge Patrick C. Haughney
Term Expires: 2014
2002, 2008); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1980-96)

Judge J. Mac Davis
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1973); University of Michigan Law School,
J.D. (1976)
1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1976-90); Wisconsin Senate
(1983-90)

Judge James R. Kieffer
Term Expires: 2015
1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County

Judge Donald J. Hassin Jr.
Term Expires: 2019
Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. (1971); Marquette University Law
School, J.D. (1981)
elected 1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); Judicial Court Commissioner, Waukesha
County (1988-94); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1984-88);

Judge Linda M. Van De Water
Term Expires: 2015
Education: University of Iowa (1985); Marquette University Law School,
J.D. (1988)
2009); Attorney, Department of Regulation & Licensing (2002-03);
Administrative Law Judge, Corrections Unit (2000-02); Assistant District
Attorney, Waukesha County (1988-98)

Judge William J. Domina
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.B.A. (1982); UW Law School, J.D. (1985)
elected 2011); Corporation Counsel, Milwaukee County (2003-10); Principal
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Waukesha County (1989-2003); Attorney,
Private Practice (1987-89); Law Clerk, Wisconsin Court of Appeals (198587)

Judge Kathryn W. Foster
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Oshkosh, B.A. (1974); Marquette University Law School.
J.D. (1977)
1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County
(1977-88)
Waupaca County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Philip M. Kirk
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1970); IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law,
J.D. (1973)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waupaca County (elected 1981, 1987,
1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Assistant District Attorney, Waupaca County
(1976-81)

Judge John P. Hoffmann
Term Expires: 2016
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. (1967); UW Law School, J.D.
(1972)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waupaca County (appointed 1985,
elected 1986, 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010); Family Court Commissioner,
Waupaca County (1981-85); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-85)

Judge Raymond S. Huber
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Carroll College, B.S. (1978); UW Law School, J.D. (1982)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waupaca County (elected 2000, 2006,
2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1982-2000); City Attorney, Clintonville
(1988-2000); Village Attorney, Big Falls (1989-2000)
Waushara County Circuit Court

Judge Guy D. Dutcher
Term Expires: 2017
Education: Ripon College, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waushara County (elected 2005,
2011); District Attorney, Waushara County (1993-2005); Attorney, Private
Practice (1990-92)
Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Thomas J. Gritton
Term Expires: 2018
Law, J.D. (1988)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Winnebago County (elected 2000,
2006, 2012); Deputy District Attorney, Winnebago County (1994-2000);
Assistant District Attorney, Winnebago County (1990-94); Attorney, Private
Practice (1988-90)

Judge Scott C. Woldt
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Oshkosh, B.S. (1984); Hamline University School of Law,
J.D. (1987)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Winnebago County (appointed 2004,

Judge Barbara Hart Key
Term Expires: 2016
2004, 2010); Circuit Court Commissioner, Winnebago County (1991-1998);
Attorney, Private Practice (1989-91); Deputy/Assistant District Attorney,
Winnebago County (1985-89); Assistant District Attorney, Wood County
(1983-85)

Judge Karen L. Seifert
Term Expires: 2018
Education: Mankato State University (1974); UW-La Crosse (1981);
University of Iowa, J.D. (1987)
2012); Court Commissioner, Winnebago County (2001-06); Assistant
Corporation Council, Winnebago County (1996-2000); Child Support
Attorney, Winnebago County (1992-96); H.E.L.P. Legal Assistance,
Davenport, Iowa (1988-90)

Judge John A. Jorgensen
Term Expires: 2016
Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1990); Hamline University Law
School, J.D. (1993)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Winnebago County (elected 2010);
Assistant District Attorney, Winnebago County (1993-2010); Officer, U.S.
Army Reserves Judge Advocate General Corps (1996-present)

Judge Daniel J. Bissett
Term Expires: 2017
Education: UW-Oshkosh, B.S. (1988); University of Dayton School of Law,
J.D. (1992)
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Winnebago County (elected 2011);
Judicial Court Commissioner, Winnebago County (1998-2011); Attorney,
Wood County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Gregory J. Potter
Term Expires: 2014
Education: UW-La Crosse, B.S.; Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Wood County (appointed 2001, elected
2002, 2008); District Attorney, Wood County (1987-2000); Attorney, Private
Practice (1984-87)

Judge Nicholas J. Brazeau Jr.
Term Expires: 2018
Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.A.; Loyola University, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Wood County (appointed 2011, elected
2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1997-2011)

Judge Todd P. Wolf
Term Expires: 2015
Education: UW-Platteville, B.A. (Criminal Justice Degree); Marquette
University Law School, J.D.
Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Wood County (elected 2009); District
Attorney, Wood County (2001-09); Assistant District Attorney, Wood County
(1989-2001); Assistant District Attorney, Washington County (1988-89)

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