Wisconsin Circuit Judge Biographies

Adams County Circuit CourtJudge 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 1Judge James C. Babler

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Barron County (appointed 2003,elected 2004, 2010); District Attorney, Barron County (1983-2003); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Polk County (1980-82); Assistant District Attorney, BarronCounty (1979-80)

Barron County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge J. Michael Bitney

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Not available

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Barron County (appointed 2013)

Barron County Circuit Court, Branch 3VACANT

Term Expires: Not available


Career History: Not available

Bayfield County Circuit CourtJudge 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 1Judge 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)

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Thomas J. Walsh

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1989); Hamline University School ofLaw, J.D. (1992)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (elected 2012);Attorney, Private Practice (1992-2012)

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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, BrownCounty; Attorney, Private Practice

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Kendall M. Kelley

Term Expires: 2015

Education: University of Dallas, B.A. (1981), M.A. (1984); MarquetteUniversity Law School, J.D. (1987)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (appointed 2002,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)

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge 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)

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge John P. Zakowski

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Madison, B.S.; UW Law School, J.D. (1983)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Brown County (appointed 2011,elected 2012); District Attorney, Brown County (1986-2011); Attorney,Private Practice

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge Timothy A. Hinkfuss

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Saint Norbert College, (1980); University of Madrid (1981); UWLaw 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, PrivatePractice (2007)

Brown County Circuit Court, Branch 8Judge 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, PrivatePractice (1979-91)

Buffalo and Pepin County Circuit CourtsJudge James J. Duvall

Term Expires: 2018

Education: St. Johns University, Collegeville, Minn., B.A. (1975); Universityof Minnesota, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Buffalo/Pepin Counties (appointed2005, 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);Attorney, Private Practice (1979-2005)

Burnett County Circuit CourtJudge Kenneth L. Kutz

Term Expires: 2015

Education: University of Minnesota - Duluth, B.A. (1976); MarquetteUniversity Law School, J.D. (1979)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Burnett County (appointed 2008;elected 2009); District Attorney, Burnett County (1987-2008); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Burnett County (1983-86); Attorney, Private Practice (1979-83)

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); PublicService Special Prosecutor, Outagamie County, (1998-2001); CourtCommissioner/Clerk, Oneida/Vilas Counties (1997-98)

Chippewa County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 ofStanley (1977-83); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-83); Assistant DistrictAttorney (part-time), Chippewa County (1975-76)

Chippewa County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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);Attorney, Private Practice (1978-2009)

Chippewa County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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, ChippewaCounty (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, elected2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-99); Judicial Clerk,Wisconsin Court of Appeals (1987-88)

Columbia County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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); DistrictAttorney/Assistant District Attorney, Dodge County (1981-87); Attorney,Private Practice (1977-81)

Columbia County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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); CityAttorney, Portage (2002-11); Attorney, Private Practice (2000-11)

Columbia County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Alan J. White

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Northern Illinois University, B.S. (1972); Central MichiganUniversity, 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); CourtCommissioner, Crawford County (1999-2010); Attorney, Private Practice(1975-2010); District Attorney, Crawford County (1979); Captain, U.S. AirForce Judge Advocate Combat Support Group (1971-75)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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, elected2008); Law Clerk to Justice William G. Callow, Wisconsin Supreme Court;Attorney, Private Practice(1979-2007); Big Brothers and Big Sisters of DaneCounty (Board President, 1997);

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Maryann Sumi

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 1998, elected1999, 2005, 2011); Assistant Attorney General (1997-98; 1976-91);Executive Assistant, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (1991-97);Director, Attorney General’s Environmental Protection Unit (1980-86)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge John C. Albert

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Madison (1969), J.D. (1973)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 1999, elected2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-99); Staff Attorney,Legal Services Center of Dane County (1974-78)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Amy R. Smith

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2009, elected2010); Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (2007-09);Division Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (2004-07); Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (2000-04); Assistant AttorneyGeneral (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)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Nicholas J. McNamara

Term Expires: 2016

Education: University of Iowa, B.A. (1987); UW Law School, J.D. (1993)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2009, elected2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1993-2009); Adjunct Professor, UW LawSchool (1999-present); Instructor, Madison Area Technical CollegeParalegal Program (2008-09)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge 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, LegalDefense Project, UW Law School (1992-93); Attorney, Private Practice(1980-92)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge William E. Hanrahan

Term Expires: 2014

Education: UW-Green Bay, B.S.; Hamline University School of Law, J.D.(1988)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2007, elected2008); Assistant Attorney General (1998-2007); Director, Medicaid FraudControl Unit (2004-07); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1988-98)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 8Judge Frank D. Remington

Term Expires: 2018


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2011, elected2012); Municipal Judge, Village of Shorewood Hills (2007-12); AssistantAttorney General (1987-2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-87); LawClerk, Wisconsin Supreme Court (1984)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 9Judge Richard G. Niess

Term Expires: 2017

Education: Dartmouth College A.B. (1975); Duke University School of Law,J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2004, elected2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-2004)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 10Judge Juan B. Colás

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2008, elected2009); Assistant Attorney General (1992-2008); Assistant State PublicDefender, Milwaukee Adult Trial Office (1988-92); Assistant LegalCounsel/Legal Counsel to Gov. Anthony Earl (1982-87); Attorney, PrivatePractice (1981-82)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 11Judge 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); StatePublic Defender: Trial Division Director, Assigned Counsel Director, TrainingDirector, Training Deputy Director, Trial Office Supervisor, Trial Attorney(1985-2012); Assistant District Attorney, Eau Claire County (1983-85)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 12Judge David T. Flanagan

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Missouri School of Mines, BSCE (1967); UW Law School, J.D.(1974)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 1999, elected2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant Attorney General (1976-99); Attorney, LegalService program, Erie, Pennsylvania (1975-76); Registered ProfessionalEngineer, Wisconsin (1973-2013) Admitted to practice, Patent andTrademark Office (1973-2013); Navy Seabee Officer (1968-71); CivilEngineer, Trane Co. (1967-68); Emergency Medical Tech (2012-2013)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 13Judge 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)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 14Judge C. William Foust

Term Expires: 2016

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1974), J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 1997, elected1998, 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)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 15Judge Stephen E. Ehlke

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2009, elected2010); U.S. Attorney’s Office (2000-09); Attorney, Private Practice (1991-2000); District Attorney’s Office, Dane County (1988-91)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 16Judge 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)

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 17Judge Peter C. Anderson

Term Expires: 2016

Education: University of California - Berkeley, A.B. (1976); Harvard LawSchool, J.D. (1980)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dane County (appointed 2009, elected2010); Administrative Law Judge, Division of Hearings and Appeals (2001-09); Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Department of Justice (1989-2001); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-89)

Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Brian A. Pfitzinger

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1985); J.D. (1988)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dodge County (elected 2008);Attorney, Private Practice (1990-2008); Assistant District Attorney, DodgeCounty (1988-90); Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern Districtof Wis. (1986-88); Intern, Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office,Felony Division (1987-88)

Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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)

Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Joseph Sciascia

Term Expires: 2019


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Dodge County (elected 2013)

Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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); DodgeCounty District Attorney (2003-08); Dodge County Assistant CorporationCounsel (1999-2003); Attorney, Private Practice (1992-99); UW Extension(1984-89)

Door County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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, PrivatePractice (1982-2000); Assistant Corporation Counsel, Door County (1985-87)

Door County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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 (1976-94); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-94)

Douglas County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 2Judge George L. Glonek

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Douglas County (appointed 2002,elected 2003, 2009); Judicial Court Commissioner, Douglas County (1997-2002); Attorney, Private Practice (1989-97)

Dunn County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge William C. Stewart Jr.

Term Expires: 2016

Education: UW-Stout, B.S. (1970), M.S. (1972, 1975); William MitchellCollege 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); GuidanceDirector, AODA Counselor and School Administrator (1973-78); MentalHealth Counselor, U.S. Army (1970-71)

Dunn County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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 1Judge Kristina Bourget

Term Expires: 2014

Education: UW-Eau Cliare, B.B.A. – Finance, cum laude (1988); UW LawSchool, 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 (1997-1998); Associate Attorney, Kelly & Ryberg S.C. (1991-1997)

Eau Claire County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Michael A. Schumacher

Term Expires: 2014

Education: St. Cloud State University (1978); University of Nebraska LawSchool, J.D. (1981)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County (appointed 2007,elected 2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1981-2007)

Eau Claire County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge William M. Gabler Sr.

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Loras College, B.A.; Marquette University Law School, J.D.

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County (appointed 1999,elected 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1974-99); Part-timeU.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Wisconsin (1983-91)

Eau Claire County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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.

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County (appointed 2011,elected 2012); District Attorney, Chippewa County (2005-11); Attorney,Private Practice (1999-2005)

Eau Claire County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge 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 CourtsJudge 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 (elected2008); District Attorney, Forest County (1999-2008); City Attorney, City ofCrandon (1987-99); Attorney, Private Practice (1983-99)

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 1996,2002, 2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1982-96)

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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 PublicDefender, Kenosha/Fond du Lac Counties (1981-84)

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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. MarineCorps (1966-69)

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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);Attorney, Private Practice (1976-2010)

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge 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 1999,2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-99)

Grant County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Robert P. Van De Hey

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Grant County (appointed 1998, elected1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1986-98)

Grant County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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,Private Practice (1991-2009)

Green County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 ProsecutorsSchool (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 ofSupervisors, Green County (1982-86); District Attorney, Green County(1975-77)

Green County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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);Attorney, Private Practice (1981-2009)

Green Lake County Circuit CourtJudge 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 CourtJudge 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, elected1998, 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 CourtJudge 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, elected1987, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011)

Jackson County Circuit CourtJudge 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 andCorporation Counsel (1975-80)

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Jennifer L. Weston

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1985); Washington University School ofLaw, J.D. (1989)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (elected 2009);Municipal Court Judge, City of Fort Atkinson, (2008-09); Circuit CourtCommissioner, Jefferson County (2006-09); Family Court Commissioner,Jefferson County (2002-06); Attorney, Private Practice (1989-2002)

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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,Private Practice (1984-95)

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge David Wambach

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (appointed 2013)

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Randy R. Koschnick

Term Expires: 2017

Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1982); Hamline University School ofLaw, J.D. (1985)

Career History: Chief Judge, District Three (2012-present); Former DeputyChief Judge, District Three (2008-2012); Presiding Judge, Jefferson CountyCircuit Court (2006-present); Circuit Court Judge, Jefferson County (elected1999, 2005, 2011); Assistant State Public Defender (1985-99); AssistantWisconsin State Public Defender- Trial Division (1985-99); Hennepin Co.(MN) County Attorney’s Office- Homicide/Sexual Assault Prosecution Unit(1983-85); Hennepin Co. (MN) County Attorney’s Office- ConsumerProtection Unit (1983-1984); Minneapolis (MN) City Attorney’s Office-Misdemeanor/Traffic Prosecution Unit (1983-1984)

Juneau County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge John P. Roemer

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Juneau County (elected 2004, 2010);Assistant State Public Defender, Baraboo (1987-92); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Juneau County (1985-86, 1992-2004); Attorney, Private Practice(1983-85); Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves (1971-2002)

Juneau County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Paul S. Curran

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1983), J.D. (1986)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Juneau County (elected 2008);Attorney, Private Practice (1986-2008)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Jason A. Rossell

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Whitewater, B.A. (1999); UW Law School, J.D. (2001)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (appointed 2011,elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (2008-11); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Kenosha County (2003-08); Attorney, Private Practice (2002-03)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Bruce E. Schroeder

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (appointed 1983,elected 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1977-83);District Attorney, Kenosha County (1972-77); Assistant District Attorney,Kenosha County (1971-72)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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 ofSomers (2000-05); Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel, Kenosha County(1991-2005); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-2005)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Wilbur W. Warren III

Term Expires: 2015

Education: University of Florida, B.S.P. (1967); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1972)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (appointed 1996,elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Circuit Court Commissioner, Kenosha County(1981-96); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-96)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge Mary K. Wagner

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (elected 1991, 1997,2003, 2009); Tax Appeals Commissioner; Special Counsel, Savings andLoan Commission; Attorney, Private Practice; Representative, WisconsinAssembly (1978-82); Kenosha County Clerk (1976-78); Teacher (1971-76)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge S. Michael Wilk

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Princeton University, B.A. (1961); University of Michigan LawSchool, J.D. (1964)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Kenosha County (elected 1994, 2000,2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1964-94)

Kenosha County Circuit Court, Branch 8Judge 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, KenoshaCounty (1998-99)

Kewaunee County Circuit CourtJudge 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 1Judge Ramona A. Gonzalez

Term Expires: 2019

Education: University of Loyola-Chicago, B.A. (1978); Marquette UniversityLaw School, J.D. (1981)

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 CircuitCourt (1981-82)

La Crosse County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Elliott M. Levine

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Macalester College (1985); UW Law School, J.D. (1990)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County (elected 2007,2013); La Crosse Public Defender’s Office (1990-2000); La Crosse RegionFirst Assistant State Public Defender (2000-07)

La Crosse County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Todd W. Bjerke

Term Expires: 2019

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1979); Hamline University School of Law,J.D. (1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County (elected 2007,2013); Assistant District Attorney, La Crosse County (1989-2007); JudgeAdvocate, U.S. Army Reserves (1989-present); Attorney, Private Practice,and Assistant County Attorney, Redwood County, Minn. (1987-89); JudgeAdvocate, U.S. Marine Corps (1984-87)

La Crosse County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Scott L. Horne

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Cornell College, B.A. (1975), UW Law School, J.D. (1979)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County (elected 2007,2013); La Crosse County District Attorney (1985-2007); La Crosse CountyAssistant District Attorney (1981-1985); Law Clerk to the Circuit Court(1979-1981)

La Crosse County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Dale T. Pasell

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County (elected 1999,2005, 2011); Attorney, State Public Defender’s Office (1979-99); AssistantDistrict 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 CourtJudge 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 CourtCommissioner, Langlade County (1990-2005)

Lincoln County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Jay R. Tlusty

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Lincoln County (elected 2004, 2010);Attorney, Private Practice (1980-2004)

Lincoln County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Robert R. Russell

Term Expires: 2019


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Lincoln County (elected 2013)

Manitowoc County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Mark R. Rohrer

Term Expires: 2019


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County (appointed 2013,elected 2013)

Manitowoc County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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 CourtCommissioner, Manitowoc County

Manitowoc County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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, LegislativeReference Bureau (1968-70)

Marathon County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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)

Marathon County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Gregory B. Huber

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (elected 2004,2010); Legislator, Wisconsin Assembly (1989-2004); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Marathon County (1983-88)

Marathon County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge LaMont K. Jacobson

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marathon County (appointed 2013)

Marathon County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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 DistrictAttorney, Marathon County (1985-89)

Marathon County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge 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 1Judge 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);Attorney, Private Practice (1983-90)

Marinette County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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 CourtJudge Bernard N. Bult

Term Expires: 2019


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Marquette County (elected 2013)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Maxine A. White

Term Expires: 2017

Education: Alcorn State University, B.A. (1973); University of SouthernCalifornia, 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 LawEnforcement Training Center-Georgia (1991-92); Assistant U.S. Attorney,Eastern District of Wis. (1985-92); Executive Assistant/AreaDirector/Manager, Social Security Administration (1973-82)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge M. Joseph Donald

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1996,elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee (1989-96); Law Clerk, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (1988-89)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Clare L. Fiorenza

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-La Crosse, B.S. (1979); Marquette University Law School,J.D. (1983)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1996,elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-96); Law Clerk,Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Donald W. Steinmetz (1983-84)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Mel Flanagan

Term Expires: 2018

Education: University of Hawaii-Manoa, B.A. (1978); UW Law School, J.D.(1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1993,elected 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant District Attorney, MilwaukeeCounty (1984-86, 1987-93); Deputy District Attorney, Dane County (1986-87)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Mary M. Kuhnmuench

Term Expires: 2016

Education: St. Mary’s 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); AdjunctProfessor of Business Law, Alverno College (1988-98); Corporate Counsel,A.O. Smith Corp. (1987-89)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge 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

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge Thomas J. McAdams

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2013)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 8Judge William Sosnay

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1967); Marquette University, M.S. (1969),J.D. (1972)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1998,elected 2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant Attorney General (1998-99); President,Corporate Practice Institute (1995-98); Board of Governors, Seventh CircuitBar Association (1995-98); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-98); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Milwaukee County (1972-84)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 9Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven

Term Expires: 2017

Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1983), J.D. (1986); DePaulUniversity Law School, LL.M (1995)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2004,elected 2005, 2011); Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School;Attorney, Private Practice (1986-2004)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 10Judge Timothy G. Dugan

Term Expires: 2017

Education: Westminster College, B.A. (1975); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1992,elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice; Prosecutor,Villages of Shorewood and Menomonee Falls

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 11Judge David C. Swanson

Term Expires: 2019

Education:

Career History:

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 12Judge David L. Borowski

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2003,2009); Court Commissioner, Milwaukee Municipal Court (1998-2003);Attorney, Private Practice (1991-2003)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 13Judge 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 CourtJudge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2004, elected 2005, 2011); ManagingAttorney, Legal Action of Wisconsin (1996-2004); Director, VolunteerLawyers Project (1994-2004); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-94)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 14Judge Christopher R. Foley

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1985,elected 1986, 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010); Municipal Judge, City of Milwaukee(1983-85); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1979-83); LawClerk, Wisconsin Court of Appeals (1978-79)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 15Judge J.D. Watts

Term Expires: 2015

Education: Oberlin College, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D. (1977)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2009);Municipal Judge, Fox Point; Attorney, Private Practice; Assistant DistrictAttorney, Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 16Judge Michael J. Dwyer

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1972); Georgetown University Law Center,J.D. (1975)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1997,2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-97); Academic Staff, UW-Milwaukee, School of Business Administration (1978-86)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 17Judge Carolina M. Stark

Term Expires: 2018

Education: B.A. Saint Louis University, J.D. University of Wisconsin LawSchool

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2012);Administrative Law Judge, Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division;Attorney, Private Practice

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 18Judge Pedro Colón

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2010,elected 2011); Representative, State Assembly (1998-2010); Attorney,Private Practice, (1994-2010)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 19Judge Dennis R. Cimpl

Term Expires: 2017

Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. (1972); Marquette UniversityLaw School, J.D. (1975)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2005,elected 2005, 2011); Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County (1995-2005);Attorney, Private Practice (1975-95)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 20Judge Dennis P. Moroney

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Regis University, B.A. (1969); Marquette University Law School,J.D. (1973)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1993,elected 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1973-93); LawClerk, Private Practice (1973); Management Trainee, First WisconsinNational Bank (1969-73)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 21Judge William W. Brash III

Term Expires: 2014

Education: St. Norbert College, B.A. (1973); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2001,elected 2002, 2008); Reserve Municipal Judge, Milwaukee County (1997-2001); Municipal Judge (1984-97); Private Practice (1978-2001)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 22Judge Timothy M. Witkowiak

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2002,elected 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-2002); Judicial CourtCommissioner

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 23Judge Lindsey Grady

Term Expires: 2018


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2012);Attorney, Private Practice; Deputy Register in Probate, Milwaukee County;Guardian ad litem, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 24Judge Charles F. Kahn Jr.

Term Expires: 2016

Education: George Washington University, B.A. (1972); UW Law School,J.D. (1974)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1992,1998, 2004, 2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1979-92); Legal Aid Society ofMilwaukee (1976-78); Wisconsin Indian Legal Services (1975-76)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 25Judge Stephanie G. Rothstein

Term Expires: 2016

Education: Lawrence University, B.A. (1980); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2009,elected 2010); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1984-2009);Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (1999-2002)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 26Judge William S. Pocan

Term Expires: 2019

Education: UW-Parkside, B.S. (1981); UW Law School, J.D. (1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2006,elected 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-2006)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 27Judge Kevin E. Martens

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1990); Harvard Law School, J.D.(1993)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2001,elected 2002, 2008); Assistant U.S. Attorney (1997-2001); AssociateLecturer, UW Law School (1999-2001); Attorney, Private Practice (1995-97);Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court (1993-95)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 28Judge Mark A. Sanders

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Marquette University Law School (1993)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2012);Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 29Judge Richard J. Sankovitz

Term Expires: 2015

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1980); Harvard Law School, J.D.(1983)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1996,elected 1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1984-96); Law Clerk,U.S. District Court (1983-84)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 30Judge Jeffrey A. Conen

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1982); IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law,J.D. (1985)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1997,2003, 2009); Municipal Judge, City of Glendale (1994-97); CourtCommissioner, Milwaukee County (1991-96); Attorney, Private Practice(1986-97); Law Clerk, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (1985-86); LegalIntern, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 31Judge Daniel A. Noonan

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Marquette University Law School, J.D.

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1996,2002, 2008); Attorney, private practice 20+ years

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 32Judge Michael D. Guolee

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Marquette University Law School, J.D. (1969)

Career History: County/Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed1976, elected 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); Adjunct AssociateProfessor, Marquette University Law School (1975-81); Chief Staff Attorney,Public Defender Program, Legal Aid Society (1971-76); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Milwaukee County (1969-71)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 33Judge Carl Ashley

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1999,2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1990-99); Administrative Law Judge(1997-99); State Public Defender (1983-90); Commercial Underwriter (1978-80)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 34Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro

Term Expires: 2016

Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.A. (1983); UW Law School, J.D. (1991)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2003,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)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 35Judge Frederick C. Rosa

Term Expires: 2017

Education: University of Vermont, B.A. (1981); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2004,elected 2005, 2011); Family Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County (1994-2004); Legal Staff Supervisor, Milwaukee County Dept. of Child SupportEnforcement (1990-94); Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee (1987-90; 1984-85);Legal Aid Society, Far Rockaway, NY (1984-85)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 36Judge Jeffrey A. Kremers

Term Expires: 2017

Education: University of Colorado, B.A. (1972); UW Law School, J.D.(1975)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 1992,elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1975-76; 1981-92); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1976-81)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 37Judge Karen E. Christenson

Term Expires: 2016

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1965), M.A. (1969); Marquette UniversityLaw School, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1998,2004, 2010); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1985-98);Attorney, Private Practice (1978-85); Book Editor; English Teacher (juniorhigh school)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 38Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Milwaukee; Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D. (1976)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1988,1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Municipal Judge, City of Milwaukee (1983-88);Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee; Attorney, Private Practice (1976-77)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 39Judge Jane Vinopal Carroll

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Madison, B.S. (1984); J.D. (1987)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2006,2012); Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office (1987-2006)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 40Judge Rebecca F. Dallet

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Ohio State University, B.A. (1991); Case Western ReserveUniversity Law School, J.D. (1994)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 2008);Presiding Judicial Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County (2007-08);Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School (2005-present);Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1996-2007); SpecialAssistant U.S. Attorney (1999-2002); Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court(1994-96)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 41Judge John J. DiMotto

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1990,1996, 2002, 2008); Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1975-90)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 42Judge David Allen Hansher

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1991,1997, 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 (1968-72)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 43Judge 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, elected2000, 2006, 2012); Milwaukee County Court Commissioner (1995-99);Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County (1992-95); Counsel,Massachusetts Department of Social Services (1988-92); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Berkshire County (1987-88); Corporation Counsel, MassachusettsDepartment of Social Services (1986-87); Paralegal, Private Practice (1984-86)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 44Judge Daniel Lee Konkol

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1992,1998, 2004, 2010); Assistant Family Court Commissioner, MilwaukeeCounty (1985-92); Assistant District Attorney, Racine County (1976-84)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 45Judge Rebecca G. Bradley

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1993); UW Law School, J.D. (1996)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (appointed 2012,elected 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1996-2012)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 46Judge 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)

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 47Judge John Siefert

Term Expires: 2017

Education: University of Chicago, B.A. (1971); UW Law School, J.D. (1974)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County (elected 1999,2005, 2011); Municipal Judge, Milwaukee (1993-99; 1979-83); Treasurer,Milwaukee County (1990-93); Assistant Vice-President, GovernmentRelations, Golden Rule Insurance (1989-90); Police Officer, MilwaukeePolice Department (1976-89)

Monroe County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 ofAppeals (1995-96)

Monroe County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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)

Monroe County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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 (1994-2003); President of Sparta School Board (1998-2002); part-time U.S.Magistrate, Federal District Court (1980-84); City Attorney, Sparta (1978-1985); Law Clerk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Nathan S. Heffernan(1970-71)

Oconto County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 2Judge Jay N. Conley

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oconto County (elected 2010); DistrictAttorney, Oconto County (1991-2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-91)

Oneida County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Patrick F. O’Melia

Term Expires: 2014

Education: St. Norbert College, B.A. (1983); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1986)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oneida County (appointed 2007,elected 2008); Oneida County District Attorney (1989-2007); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Oneida County (1988-89); Attorney, Private Practice (1986-88)

Oneida County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Michael H. Bloom

Term Expires: 2018


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Oneida County (elected 2012); DistrictAttorney, Onieda County (2007-12); Attorney, Private Practice (2002-07);State Public Defender (1993-2002)

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Mark J. McGinnis

Term Expires: 2017

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1993); University of Minnesota LawSchool, J.D. (1996)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (elected 2005,2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1996-2005); Adjunct Professor, Fox ValleyTechnical College Criminal Justice Department (1996-present); AdjunctProfessor, Concordia University (2007-present); Instructor, National Centerfor Missing and Exploited Children; Faculty, National Judicial College

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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)

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Mitchell J. Metropulos

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Bradley University, B.A.; UW Law School, J.D.; Masters inPublic Policy, UW-Madison LaFollette School of Public Affairs (1986)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (appointed 2007,elected 2008); Assistant District Attorney, Winnebago County (2003-07),Outagamie County (1988-2002), and Chippewa County (1987)

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Gregory B. Gill Jr.

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Madison; Marquette Law School, J.D.

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (appointed 2011,elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice; Law Clerk, Hon. William C.Griesbach, Eastern District of Wisconsin; Assistant District Attorney,Outagamie County

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Michael W. Gage

Term Expires: 2015

Education: Princeton University, B.A. (1974); William Mitchell College ofLaw, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (elected 1985,1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); District Attorney, Outagamie County (1980-85);Attorney, Private Practice (1978-80)

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge Dee R. Dyer

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1974); University of San FernandoValley College of Law, J.D. (1977)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (elected 1988,1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-88; 1977-79);District Attorney, Winnebago County (1982-85); Assistant District Attorney,Winnebago County (1979-82)

Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge John A. Des Jardins

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Andrews University, B.S. (1974); Emory University School ofLaw, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County (elected 1994,2000, 2006, 2012); District Attorney, Outagamie County (1991-94); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Outagamie County (1983-90); District Attorney, OcontoCounty (1980-83); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-79)

Ozaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Ozaukee County (1985-87)

Ozaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Joseph W. Voiland

Term Expires: 2019


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Ozaukee County (elected 2013)

Ozaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Sandy Williams

Term Expires: 2015

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1980); Hamline University School ofLaw, 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 CourtJudge 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 1Judge 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);Attorney, Private Practice (1988-2002)

Polk County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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 1Judge 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); DistrictAttorney, Portage County (1995-2012); Assistant District Attorney, PortageCounty (1988-94); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-88)

Portage County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge John V. Finn

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Marquette University, B.A. (1967); St. John’s University Schoolof 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)

Portage County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Thomas T. Flugaur

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1976); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1979)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Portage County (elected 1994, 2000,2006, 2012); Trial Attorney, State Public Defender’s Office (1979-94)

Price County Circuit CourtJudge Douglas T. Fox

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Price County (elected 1984, 1990,1996, 2002, 2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-84)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz

Term Expires: 2016

Education: Regis College, A.B. (1971); University of Mississippi LawSchool, J.D. (1974)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 2010);Attorney, Private Practice (1974-2010); Law Clerk, Mississippi SupremeCourt (1974)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Emily S. Mueller

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (appointed 1992,elected 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-92)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge John S. Jude

Term Expires: 2016

Education: St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, B.A. (1968); MarquetteUniversity Law School, J.D. (1977)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 2004, 2010);Attorney, Private Practice (1977-2004)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Michael J. Piontek

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Whitewater, B.B.A. (1971); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1974)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 2012);Attorney, Private Practice (1977-2012) Circuit Court Commissioner, RacineCounty (1978-2000); Assistant District Attorney, Racine County (1975-77);Assistant Corporation Counsel, Racine County (1974-75)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge 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 CourtJustice Bruce F. Beilfuss (1970-71)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge Charles H. Constantine

Term Expires: 2014

Education: Columbia University, B.A. (1974); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 1996, 2002,2008); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-96)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 8Judge Faye M. Flancher

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Parkside, B.S. (1985); Marquette University Law School,J.D. (1988)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (appointed 2002,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)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 9Judge Allan “Pat” Torhorst

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 1991, 1997,2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1966-91); City Attorney, City ofBurlington (1976-91)

Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 10Judge Timothy D. Boyle

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Madison, J.B.A. (1989); Hamline University School of Law,J.D. (1992)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Racine County (elected 2012);Attorney, Private Practice (1992-2012)

Richland County Circuit CourtJudge Andrew Sharp

Term Expires: 2018


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Richland County (appointed 2011,elected 2012); District Attorney, Richland County (1993-2011); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Richland County (1989-92); Assistant Corporation Counsel,Richland County (1989-92); Child Support Enforcement Attorney, RichlandCounty (1989-92); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-89)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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, elected1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); District Attorney, Rock County (1985-89); Attorney,Private Practice (1981-85)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Michael R. Fitzpatrick

Term Expires: 2015

Education: Drake University, B.A. (1980); J.D. (1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (appointed 2008; elected2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1985-2008); Law Clerk, U.S. MagistrateJudge R. James Groh (1984-85)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Daniel T. Dillon

Term Expires: 2019

Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. (1970); M.A. (1972); J.D. (1973)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (appointed 2000, elected2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1973-2000)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge 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 Attorney’s Office(1 year)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge Richard T. Werner

Term Expires: 2015

Education: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. (1970); University of NorthDakota, J.D. (1973)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rock County (appointed 1996, elected1997, 2003, 2009); Family Court Commissioner, Rock County (1991-96);Attorney, Private Practice (1973-96)

Rock County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge 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); FamilyCourt Commissioner, Rock County (1999-2012); Family CourtCommissioner, Jefferson County (2009-12); Attorney, Private Practice(1992-98); Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office (1989-90); Wisconsin StateSenate (1985-89); WEAU-TV (1984-85)

Rusk County Circuit CourtJudge Steven P. Anderson

Term Expires: 2016

Education: University of Illinois Law School

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Rusk County (elected 2010); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Rusk County; Corporation Counsel, Taylor County

Sauk County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Patrick J. Taggart

Term Expires: 2018


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sauk County (appointed 1993, elected1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1972-93)

Sauk County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge James Evenson

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sauk County (elected 1986, 1992,1998, 2004, 2010); Attorney, Private Practice (1973-86)

Sauk County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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 CourtJudge 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 1Judge James R. Habeck

Term Expires: 2014

Education: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. (1976); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1979)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Menominee/ Shawano County (elected2002, 2008); Legal Counsel, Wisconsin Towns Association (1987-2002);Corporation Counsel, Shawano County (1985-87, 1990, 1993); Family andJudicial 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 2Judge William F. Kussel Jr.

Term Expires: 2018

Education: St. Norbert College (1979); Southwestern University School ofLaw, J.D. (1984)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Menominee/Shawano County(appointed 2011, elected 2012); Director of Legal Services, MenomineeTribe; Legal Counsel, Menominee Tribal Gaming Commission; ProgramAttorney, Menominee Tribe; Tribal Prosecutor, Menominee Tribe

Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge L. Edward Stengel

Term Expires: 2015

Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A. (1971); Marquette UniversityLaw School, J.D. (1975)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (elected 1985,1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); District Attorney, Sheboygan County (1977-85)

Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Timothy M. Van Akkeren

Term Expires: 2019


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (elected 1989,1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1981-89); U.S. ArmySecurity Agency (1975-78)

Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Angela W. Sutkiewicz

Term Expires: 2017

Education: Columbia University, B.A. (1983); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1986)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (appointed 2010,elected 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1991-2010); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Walworth County (1986-87)

Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Terence Bourke

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1974); De Paul University College of Law,J.D. (1981)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (elected 2003,2009); Court Commissioner, Sheboygan County (1988-2003); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Sheboygan County (1984-88)

Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge James J. Bolgert

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Valparaiso University, B.A. (1976); UW Law School, J.D. (1979)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County (elected 1994,2000, 2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1980-94); Law Clerk, Court ofAppeals (1979-80)

St. Croix County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Eric J. Lundell

Term Expires: 2014

Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.S. (1970); University of Minnesota LawSchool, J.D. (1973)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, St. Croix County (appointed 1989,elected 1990, 1996, 2002, 2008); District Attorney, St. Croix County (1976-89)

St. Croix County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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); FamilyCourt Commissioner, Pierce County (1985-2001); Attorney, Private Practice(1974-2001)

St. Croix County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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, 2000,2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-94)

St. Croix County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Howard W. Cameron

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, St. Croix County (elected 2008); PublicDefender Attorney (1991-2008); Barron County Child Support Attorney(1991); Attorney, Private Practice (1987-90); High School Teacher (1976-82)

Taylor County Circuit CourtJudge 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); CourtCommissioner, Taylor County (1999-2006); Private Practice (1991-2008)

Trempealeau County Circuit CourtJudge John A. Damon

Term Expires: 2019

Education: Macalester College, B.A. (1976); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1983)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Trempealeau County (elected 1995,2001, 2007, 2013); Attorney, Private Practice (1983-95)

Vernon County Circuit CourtJudge Michael J. Rosborough

Term Expires: 2017

Education: University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, B.A. (1970); Universityof Illinois Law School, J.D. (1973)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Vernon County (appointed 1986,elected 1987, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2011); Supervising Attorney, State PublicDefender’s Office (1979-86); Supervising Attorney, Illinois Office of the StateAppellate Defender (1973-79)

Vilas County Circuit CourtChief 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, elected2004, 2010); Corporate Attorney (1999-2003); Attorney, Private Practice(1981-99)

Walworth County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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 LawSchool (1998-2012); Assistant District Attorney, Walworth County (1985-90);Assistant District Attorney, Waupaca County (1981-85)

Walworth County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge James L. Carlson

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Walworth County (appointed 1979,elected 1980, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010); District Attorney, WalworthCounty (1976-79); Assistant City Attorney, City of Whitewater (1970-76);Attorney, Private Practice (1970-76)

Walworth County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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)

Walworth County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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, PrivatePractice (1992-2005); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1987-1992); Reserve Officer, U.S. Navy (1982-90)

Washburn County Circuit CourtJudge 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 1997,2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1978-97)

Washington County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge James Pouros

Term Expires: 2017

Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.B.A. (1966); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1969)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Washington County (appointed 2010,elected 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1971-2010); U.S. Army (1969-71)

Washington County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge James K. Muehlbauer

Term Expires: 2014

Education: UW-Milwaukee, B.A. (1974), M.A. (Economics)(1976);Marquette University Law School, J.D. (1979)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Washington County (appointed 2007,elected 2008); Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Dept. of Justice (1979-81); Attorney, Private Practice (1982-84); Assistant City Attorney, West Bend(1984-86); Attorney, Private Practice (1987-2007)

Washington County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Todd K. Martens

Term Expires: 2017

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1984), M.S. (1985); Harvard Law School,J.D. (1988)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Washington County (appointed 2010,elected 2011); District Attorney, Washington County (1999-2010); DeputyDistrict Attorney, Washington County (1999); Assistant District Attorney,Washington County (1991-98); Attorney, Private Practice (1988-91)

Washington County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge 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 2000,2006, 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1977-2000)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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, WisconsinSenate (1970-72)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge Jennifer R. Dorow

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Marquette University, B.A.; Regent University School of Law,J.D. (1996)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (appointed 2011,elected 2012); Attorney, Private Practice (2004-12; 1996-2000); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Waukesha County (2000-04)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Ralph M. Ramirez

Term Expires: 2017


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1999,2005); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1986-99); AssistantDistrict Attorney, Eau Claire County (1984-86)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Lloyd V. Carter

Term Expires: 2017

Education: UW-Stevens Point, BS (1982); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1986)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 2011);Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1990-2011); Attorney, DistrictAttorney’s Office, Manitowoc County (1988-90); Attorney, Private Practice(1986-88)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge Lee S. Dreyfus Jr.

Term Expires: 2014

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1975); University of Mississippi-Oxford, J.D.(1978)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1990,1996, 2002, 2008); Municipal Judge, City of Waukesha (1987-90); Attorney,Private Practice (1981-90); District Attorney, Oconto County (1978-81)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge Patrick C. Haughney

Term Expires: 2014


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1996,2002, 2008); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1980-96)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 7Judge J. Mac Davis

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Madison, B.A. (1973); University of Michigan Law School,J.D. (1976)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1990,1997, 2003, 2009); Attorney, Private Practice (1976-90); Wisconsin Senate(1983-90)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 8Judge James R. Kieffer

Term Expires: 2015


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1985,1991, 1997, 2003, 2009); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County(1978-85); Attorney, Private Practice (1976-78)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 9Judge Donald J. Hassin Jr.

Term Expires: 2019

Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. (1971); Marquette University LawSchool, J.D. (1981)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (appointed 1994,elected 1995, 2001, 2007, 2013); Judicial Court Commissioner, WaukeshaCounty (1988-94); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County (1984-88);Attorney, Private Practice (1981-84)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 10Judge Linda M. Van De Water

Term Expires: 2015

Education: University of Iowa (1985); Marquette University Law School,J.D. (1988)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 2003,2009); Attorney, Department of Regulation & Licensing (2002-03);Administrative Law Judge, Corrections Unit (2000-02); Assistant DistrictAttorney, Waukesha County (1988-98)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 11Judge William J. Domina

Term Expires: 2017

Education: UW-Eau Claire, B.B.A. (1982); UW Law School, J.D. (1985)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (appointed 2010,elected 2011); Corporation Counsel, Milwaukee County (2003-10); PrincipalAssistant Corporation Counsel, Waukesha County (1989-2003); Attorney,Private Practice (1987-89); Law Clerk, Wisconsin Court of Appeals (1985-87)

Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 12Judge Kathryn W. Foster

Term Expires: 2018

Education: UW-Oshkosh, B.A. (1974); Marquette University Law School.J.D. (1977)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County (elected 1988,1994, 2000, 2006, 2012); Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County(1977-88)

Waupaca County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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)

Waupaca County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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)

Waupaca County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge 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 CourtJudge 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, PrivatePractice (1990-92)

Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge Thomas J. Gritton

Term Expires: 2018


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, PrivatePractice (1988-90)

Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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,elected 2005, 2011); Attorney, Private Practice (1987-2004)

Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Barbara Hart Key

Term Expires: 2016


Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Winnebago County (elected 1998,2004, 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)

Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 4Judge Karen L. Seifert

Term Expires: 2018

Education: Mankato State University (1974); UW-La Crosse (1981);University of Iowa, J.D. (1987)

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Winnebago County (elected 2006,2012); Court Commissioner, Winnebago County (2001-06); AssistantCorporation Council, Winnebago County (1996-2000); Child SupportAttorney, Winnebago County (1992-96); H.E.L.P. Legal Assistance,Davenport, Iowa (1988-90)

Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 5Judge John A. Jorgensen

Term Expires: 2016

Education: Marquette University, B.S. (1990); Hamline University LawSchool, 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)

Winnebago County Circuit Court, Branch 6Judge 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,Private Practice (1992-98)

Wood County Circuit Court, Branch 1Judge 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, elected2002, 2008); District Attorney, Wood County (1987-2000); Attorney, PrivatePractice (1984-87)

Wood County Circuit Court, Branch 2Judge 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, elected2012); Attorney, Private Practice (1997-2011)

Wood County Circuit Court, Branch 3Judge Todd P. Wolf

Term Expires: 2015

Education: UW-Platteville, B.A. (Criminal Justice Degree); MarquetteUniversity Law School, J.D.

Career History: Circuit Court Judge, Wood County (elected 2009); DistrictAttorney, Wood County (2001-09); Assistant District Attorney, Wood County(1989-2001); Assistant District Attorney, Washington County (1988-89)

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