Milwaukee County Court

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Milwaukee County Court Information

The first courthouse for Milwaukee County was built in 1836 in what is now known as Cathedral Square. That courthouse was razed in 1870, and a new one was constructed on the same site in 1873.

The current Milwaukee County Courthouse opened in 1931 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The previous courthouse was razed in 1939, and Cathedral Square is now a county park.The Milwaukee County Courthouse is the location for most judicial cases in the county.

Locations

Milwaukee County Circuit Court
901 N Ninth St, Rm 104
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1425
Phone: (414) 278-5362

Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 N Ninth St Rm 609
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1425
Phone: (414) 278-5112

Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center
10201 W. Watertown Plank Road
Room 1530
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7700

Criminal Division
Milwaukee County Safety Building
821 W. State Street
Room 117
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4538

Milwaukee Municipal Court
951 N. James Lovell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-286-3800

South Milwaukee Municipal Court
2424 15th Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
414-768-7480

West Milwaukee Municipal Court
1345 South 47th Street
West Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-645-5411

West Allis Municipal Court
11301 W. Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 302-8181

Oak Creek Municipal Court
301 W. Ryan Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-766-7621

Greenfield Municipal Court
5300 W Layton Avenue
Greenfield, WI 53220
(414) 761-5366

Franklin Municipal Court
Franklin Law Enforcement Center
9455 W. Loomis Road
Franklin, WI 53132
414-425-4768

United States District Court
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Division
United States Federal Building and Courthouse
517 E. Wisconsin Ave. Rm. 362
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-297-3372

Clerk of Circuit Court

The Clerk of Circuit Court is an elected position, with each term being 4 years. The Clerk has the responsibility of being the custodian of Circuit Court records and also serves as the Milwaukee County Director of Court Services.They are also responsible for jury management, and managing the administration and finances of the Circuit Court.

Anna Maria Hodges
Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court
901 North 9th Street, Room 104
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
(414) 278-5362

United States District Court

Milwaukee County is part of the Eastern District of Wisconsin for the United States District Court. The Milwaukee division includes Milwaukee, Marquette, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Sheboygan, Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, Walworth, Racine, and Waukesha Counties.

Pamela Pepper is the Chief Judge, and Gina M. Colletti is the Clerk of Court.

Circuit Court

The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction in Wisconsin in all civil and criminal cases, with or without a jury trial. There are 9 judicial administrative districts throughout the state, and each district has a Chief Judge. The Chief Judge is initially appointed by the State Supreme Court and supervises the administration of the judicial district. A Chief Judge may serve up to three consecutive 2-year terms.

There are 9 Judicial Administrative Districts, and Milwaukee County is the 1st District.

Municipal Court

Municipal Courts in Wisconsin hear relatively minor cases, with jurisdiction over those offenses that happen within the city. These include first-time DUI offenses, ordinance violations, underage drinking, and truancy. Municipal court judges are elected.

Court Commissioners

A court commissioner is an attorney who is appointed by circuit court judges. The commissioner acts as a judicial officer. Court commissioners must have 3-5 years of experience and be in good standing with the Wisconsin State Bar. Their duties may include preliminary criminal court hearings, divorce cases, child support cases, and Small Claims Court.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two parties.

Circuit Court judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of more than $10,000 for monetary judgements or wage garnishment. They also hear tort/personal injury cases involving more than $5,000 and consumer credit claims that involve more than $25,000.

Small Claims Court is part of Circuit Court and hears cases involving up to $10,000 for monetary judgments or garnishing wages, personal injury cases with up to $5,000 in dispute, and consumer credit claims that involve up to $25,000.

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. Circuit Court hears nearly all criminal cases. These cases include traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, and requests for jury trials and municipal court appeals from courts located in Milwaukee County.

Family Court

Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, paternity, custody, and separation. Domestic violence cases are also heard here.

Children’s Court

Children’s Court has jurisdiction over matters involving juveniles under the age of 17 regarding delinquencies and jurisdiction involving individuals under the age of 18 regarding neglect, abuse, guardianship, termination of parental rights, adoption, child abuse injunctions, civil harassments involving minors, ordinance violations and permanency plan review hearings

Probate Court

The Register in Probate is responsible for keeping records of all wills admitted to probate. In addition, the Register in Probate handles trusts, guardianships, mental health commitments, and protective placements.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialized court that addresses the needs of veterans and active duty members who have been charged with certain offenses. To be eligible, the offender must be a veteran who has not received a dishonorable discharge and must be facing a criminal charge under the jurisdiction of a Milwaukee county court.

Offenders with a history of certain criminal offenses are typically deemed ineligible. These charges include firearms charges, sexual offenses, trafficking drugs, and crimes of violence.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a specialized program for offenders who admit they have substance abuse problems. Long-term substance abuse treatment, random drug and alcohol testing, and court appearances are all mandatory. The program lasts 12-18 months. Offenders are not eligible for this program if they have a history of sexual offenses or have been charged with or convicted of using a weapon during a crime.