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Deadline extended for Waukesha County Circuit Court applicants
Gov. Tony Evers announced on July 29 that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court-Branch 7. On Friday, the governor announced he is extending the application deadline for the appointment. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2.
Dorow to chair Committee of Chief Judges
Third Judicial Administrative District Chief Judge Jennifer Dorow of Waukesha County Circuit Court has been selected to serve as chair of the Committee of Chief Judges.
Conservative group challenges ballot drop boxes
A nonprofit conservative law firm filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin on Monday that challenges the state's use of absentee ballot drop boxes.
1 of 2 teens in Slender Man stabbing to ask for release
One of the teens convicted of stabbing a classmate to please the fictional internet horror character Slender Man is expected to ask for release from a Wisconsin mental health facility.
Monica Paz appointed as Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court
Monica Paz has been unanimously appointed as Waukesha County's Clerk of Circuit Court.
Waukesha County Clerk of Courts service counter closes to public starting Monday
The Waukesha County Clerk of Court's service counters are closing to the public starting on Monday to restrict face-to-face encounters during the coronavirus pandemic. The Clerk of Courts office will remain open by appointment but only for certain services.
Ponath enters race for Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5 judge
Sarah Ponath has announced her candidacy for the Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 5 judgeship.
Walker seeks applicants for spot on Waukesha County bench
Gov. Scott Walker is looking for applicants for an appointment to the Waukesha County Circuit Court.
Judge denies agent’s request to remove tracking device
A federal agent accused of sexually assaulting three women in Wisconsin must continue to wear a monitoring device.
State ethics watchdog defends participation in Walker probe
Wisconsin's elections and ethics agency refuted in a court filing Monday claims that it had improperly participated in a campaign finance investigation into Gov. Scott Walker and conservative groups that supported him.
State Supreme Court rules against firefighter (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a volunteer firefighter who argued he was immune from liability after driving through a red light and colliding with another vehicle when responding to an emergency call.
Judge Jennifer Dorow puts family first in courtroom and out
Standing before a judge in a criminal courtroom is a daunting prospect. So Judge Jennifer Dorow hung family artwork around her Waukesha County Circuit courtroom to ease the anxiety of those appearing before her.
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