MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement. Schuchart will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
“With experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, along with well-established relationships in the community and a history of service, Hannah Schuchart will serve the people of Oconto County well,” said Gov. Evers.
Schuchart has served as the Oconto County District Attorney since 2022. As district attorney, she has experience prosecuting a broad range of cases and has built strong relationships with stakeholders across the community. Earlier in her career, she was an assistant district attorney in Brown County and an assistant state public defender in Oconto and Marinette counties.
“Gov. Evers has made an outstanding appointment of District Attorney Hannah Schuchart to serve as Circuit Court Judge for Oconto County,” said Brown County Circuit Court Judge Marc Hammer. “Hannah brings experience, fairness, and integrity to the bench. Judge Schuchart will continue to follow the rule of law as she has done throughout her distinguished career.”
Schuchart lives in Abrams and is a graduate of Purdue University and the Michigan State University College of Law.
“I am honored to accept this appointment by Gov. Evers,” said Schuchart. “In the years that I have served this amazing community, first as an assistant state public defender and later as the district attorney, I have gained an appreciation for the hard work, sacrifice, and selflessness of its members. I have worked hard to represent the interests of Oconto County through the prosecution of criminal offenses and am eager to see that the focus remains on the safety and well-being of its citizens when I take the bench. I commit to all members of this community to exercise sound judgment and discharge my duties with integrity, trust, and transparency. My courtroom will be one where all are welcome, and where everyone is given a fair opportunity to be heard. I want to thank my family, friends, and closest colleagues for their love, support, and mentorship over the years—this great honor would not be possible without each and every one of you.”
A photo of Schuchart is available here.
Gov. Evers also announced that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney to fill the vacancy created by Hannah Schuchart’s appointment to the Oconto County Circuit Court. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2029.
To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GovDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Fri., April 10, 2026. The application is available on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov.
For questions about the appointment process, please contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.
An online version of this release is available here.
