James Morrison (Wisconsin)
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James Morrison is a judge for Branch 2 of the Marinette County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He was appointed by Governor Scott Walker in March 2012 to succeed Tim Duket.[1]
In June 2016, Morrison was named one of five finalists for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to fill the projected vacancy created by the retirement of Justice David Prosser in July 2016.[2] He was not selected to continue in the appointment process.
Education
Morrison received his undergraduate degree in biology from the College of St. Thomas in 1970 and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1973.[1]
Career
- 2012-2019: Judge, Marinette County Circuit Court
- 1977-2012: Co-founder/attorney, Morrison Law Firm[1]
Teaching
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- University of Wisconsin-Marinette[1]
Awards and association
- Member, UW-Marinette Foundation[1]
2013 election
Morrison was re-elected after defeating candidate Allen R. Brey in the general election on April 2, 2013.[3][4]
- See also: Wisconsin judicial elections, 2013
See also
External links
- Office of the Wisconsin Governor, Press Release: "Governor Walker Appoints James Morrison to Marinette County Circuit Judge, Branch 2," March 1, 2012
- Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, "Marinette attorney appointed to judge," March 1, 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Office of the Wisconsin Governor, Press Release: "Governor Walker Appoints James Morrison to Marinette County Circuit Judge, Branch 2," March 1, 2012
- ↑ Daily Reporter, "A committee helping Gov. Scott Walker select retiring state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser's replacement announced Wednesday has narrowed the field of candidates from 11 to five," June 15, 2016
- ↑ WI Government Accountability Board, "Certified Canvass Results for 2013 Spring Election" (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board - Candidates on Ballot by Election, April 2nd Election (dead link)
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
State courts:
Wisconsin Supreme Court • Wisconsin Court of Appeals • Wisconsin Circuit Courts • Wisconsin Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wisconsin • Wisconsin judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wisconsin
