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Milwaukee County

Dec 3, 2015

Unlikely road leads to niche for Szablewski

Holly Szablewski had no idea she would end up working in the court system.

Aug 19, 2014

Former sergeant loses appeal in O’Donnell Park case

A former Milwaukee County jail sergeant who claimed Sheriff David Clarke gave him a profane tongue-lashing after he complained about working at the O’Donnell Park scene in 2010 lost his appeal Monday.

Mar 28, 2014

Union sues Milwaukee County over layoffs

A union representing 25 Milwaukee County Courthouse janitors who were laid off in December 2009 is suing the county, claiming those employees then were “blacklisted” from getting other county jobs.

Nov 7, 2013

Mediation overhaul: Milwaukee County finds success in program revamp

An overhaul of Milwaukee County’s family court mediation program resulted in a 205 percent spike in cases handled outside the court room.

Sep 19, 2013

Abele names new Milwaukee County attorney

A litigation partner at Foley & Lardner LLP has been appointed as Milwaukee County’s new corporation counsel.

Jul 25, 2013

Milwaukee County Board delays Clarke settlement

A potential settlement between Milwaukee County and Sheriff David Clarke Jr. has been delayed until at least September.

May 21, 2013

ON THE DEFENSIVE: Searching for justice in the justice system

More than half of all black men in Milwaukee County have spent time in prison, according to a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee study.

Mar 26, 2013

Walker appoints commissioner to replace Milwaukee County judge

Tax Appeals Commissioner Thomas McAdams will replace outgoing Milwaukee Circuit Judge Jean DiMotto, Gov. Scott Walker’s office announced Tuesday.

Feb 26, 2013

Milwaukee County tweaks foreclosure rules

Borrowers entering foreclosure in Milwaukee County now must be told of their eligibility to participate in the Metro Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program.

Jul 22, 2012

Milwaukee County sues Freddie, Fannie

Milwaukee County has taken another step toward recovering about $200,000 in unpaid taxes from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but the state has not moved on the $800,000 it could be due.

Feb 14, 2012

Phillips, Dugan narrowly ahead in Milwaukee Bar election poll

In Milwaukee County’s two contested circuit court races, two candidates are narrowly ahead in the eyes of Milwaukee Bar members.

Jan 20, 2012

Milwaukee County committee green lights legal contract in O’Donnell Park suit

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Feb. 2 on a potential $50,000 contract with a law firm to prosecute the county’s claims against two companies involved in construction and maintenance of the O’Donnell Park Parking Garage.

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