MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement, effective May 1, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 20, 2026. The application can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov.
Applicants with questions about the judicial selection process may contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.
An online version of this release is available here.
