Milwaukee lawyer loses license for 6 months after 11 misconduct charges
A Milwaukee lawyer will lose her license for six months as a result of nearly a dozen misconduct charges.
Court suspends Wisconsin licenses for 2 out-of-state lawyers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended the licenses of two out-of-state lawyers Tuesday. The punishments were reciprocal discipline for violations in the lawyers' home states.
Probable Cause – Warrantless Search
Garrett German appeals a judgment, entered upon his no-contest pleas, convicting him of two counts of possession of child pornography, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 948.12(1m) (2017-18).
OWI – Suppression of Evidence
The State appeals from the circuit court’s order suppressing evidence obtained pursuant to the arrest of Scott J. Faruzzi, who had been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI).
Judgment of Replevin
Earnest E. Creech, pro se, appeals from a judgment entered by the trial court in resolution of his small claims case against Anita Moore.
Abuse of Discretion – Maintenance and Child Support
In this postdivorce judgment case, Angela Strunsee p/k/a Angela La Bri appeals from an order reducing maintenance and child support from her former husband, Jeffrey La Bri, as the circuit court held that a decrease in Jeffrey’s income constituted a substantial change in circumstances.
Termination of Parental Rights
K.K.E. appeals the orders terminating her parental rights to her three biological children.
OWI – Suppression of Evidence
Jesse Jennerjohn appeals a judgment convicting him of possession with intent to deliver tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).
Sentencing Guidelines
Marvin Frank Robinson appeals a judgment of conviction, following a guilty plea, of one count of battery and one count of knowingly violating a restraining order, all charged with the domestic abuse modifier, in Milwaukee County Circuit Court case No. 2017CM2528.
Small Claims – Attorney Fees
William Tadisch appeals pro se from an order of the circuit court dismissing his small claims case with prejudice and awarding Steimle Birschbach $1950 in attorney fees associated with defending against this action.
Judicial Council receives 3rd open-records request of the year
The Wisconsin Judicial Council received its second open-records request of the year at its monthly meeting on Friday.
Chicago, Maine attorneys learn Tuesday if they’ll lose Wisconsin licenses
A Chicago attorney and a Maine attorney will learn if they'll lose their Wisconsin licenses on Tuesday.
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