Unlikely road leads to niche for Szablewski
Holly Szablewski had no idea she would end up working in the court system.
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.
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.
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.
Abele names new Milwaukee County attorney
A litigation partner at Foley & Lardner LLP has been appointed as Milwaukee County’s new corporation counsel.
Milwaukee County Board delays Clarke settlement
A potential settlement between Milwaukee County and Sheriff David Clarke Jr. has been delayed until at least September.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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