Court Error – Request for Substitution

By: Derek Hawkins//June 9, 2020//

By: Derek Hawkins//June 9, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Tavodess Matthews

Case No.: 2018AP2142

Officials: Brash, P.J., Dugan and Donald, JJ.

Focus: Court Error – Request for Substitution

Matthews argues that he requested substitution of the assigned judge in the case before any substantive issue was resolved and, therefore, the trial court was required to grant substitution. We disagree and, therefore, affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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