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Zell to fill Portage County Circuit Court vacancy

By: Ali Teske//June 24, 2022//

Zell to fill Portage County Circuit Court vacancy

By: Ali Teske//June 24, 2022//

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Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday he has appointed Michael Zell to Portage County Circuit Court-Branch 1. Zell’s appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Thomas Eagon’s retirement.

A University of Wisconsin Law School graduate, Zell started his legal career as an assistant state public defender in Racine County. He opened his own law office in Milwaukee in 2002, which was relocated Stevens Point in 2009. As a solo practitioner, he focused on family law, guardian ad litem representation, child welfare cases and criminal appeals. Over his career, Zell has continued to serve various counties in capacities such as assistant district attorney for Wood, Portage and Marathon counties. Since April 2021, Zell has served as an assistant state public defender in Wood and Marathon counties, representing clients in criminal, juvenile and termination of parental rights cases.

Additionally, Zell is a special investigator for the Office of Lawyer Regulation and a volunteer for the Portage County Legal Aid Society.

“Retiring Judge Thomas Eagon was a leader in the legal community through his commitment to excellence, fairness, and justice for all,” said Zell in a statement. “I would like to thank my friends and family, the Governor and the judicial selection advisory committee for trusting me to carry on this tradition. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve the people of Portage County.”

Zell will serve a term through July 31, 2023.

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