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Maxine White appointed as chief judge of Court of Appeals
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed District 1 Court of Appeals Judge Maxine White as chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, effective Aug. 1.
What’s in a name change? LGBT center helps trans people go through name-change process
The Milwaukee County courthouse can be a daunting place for pro se petitioners. And for transgender people who are trying to change their names, the entire legal process can appear just as intimidating.
Kori Ashley named Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge
The Legal Action Wisconsin attorney Kori Ashley has been named a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge.
Dávila appointed Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge
Gov. Tony Evers has named Jack L. Dávila the newest Milwaukee County circuit court judge. Dávila fills a vacancy made by Judge Maxine White's appointment to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Judge Maxine White to put perspective into practice on Appeals Court (VIDEO)
“I always thought that I saw a little bit of myself and my family in the sufferings of people who came before us.”
Triggiano named new Milwaukee County chief judge (UPDATE)
Judge Mary Triggiano is the new chief judge of the First Judicial Administrative District in Milwaukee County. The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Triggiano's appointment on Wednesday.
Application open for Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch I judge
Gov. Tony Evers is looking for applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court - Branch I judge. Judge Maxine White was appointed to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in January, making history and leaving a vacancy. Her appointment marks the first time a woman of color will serve on the Wisconsin appellate court.
Judge Maxine White appointed to Court of Appeals
Judge Maxine White has been appointed to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 1. She’s the first woman of color to serve on the Wisconsin appellate court. White is the chief judge of the First Judicial District and is responsible for the administrative, fiscal and personnel oversight of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. She’s been […]
Chief judge, DA, public defender to talk about risk-assessment system
Three stakeholders in Milwaukee County’s criminal justice system will be appearing at a Marquette University Law School event to discuss the county’s use of a risk-assessment system.
Project seeks volunteer lawyers to help make dent in evictions
Every year, there are at least 12,000 eviction actions filed in Milwaukee County. The cases are handled by five court commissioners and one judge. Many times, the litigants are not represented by lawyers.
Courting success (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
Members of Milwaukee’s legal community gathered Thursday for the annual State of the Courts Luncheon held at the Wisconsin Club and hosted by the Milwaukee Bar Association.
Milwaukee seeking court commissioner
Milwaukee County is looking for a full-time court commissioner.
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