This Giving Tuesday, help ensure voters have the information they need to make confident, informed decisions. Donate now!
Jon M. Theisen
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive election coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. This judge is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates.
Jon M. Theisen is a circuit court judge for the Eau Claire County Circuit Court in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.[1][2] Theisen was appointed to the position on October 7, 2011 by Gov. Scott Walker, and elected in 2012 for a term that will expire in 2018.[3]
Education
Theisen received his B.A. in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame in 1990.[4] After earning his B.A., Theisen volunteered in an inner-city Chicago school.[4] He later earned his Master of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and in 1999 his J.D. from the University of Northern Illinois Law School.[2][5]
Career
- 2011-2018: Judge, Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- 2005-2011: District Attorney, Chippewa County
- 2004-2005: Partner, Herrick and Hart[6]
- 1999-2003: Attorney, Herrick and Hart[3]
Prior to attending law school, Theisen was a teacher and librarian.[7]
Awards and associations
- 2007: Nominated "Prosecutor of the Year"[4]
2012 election
Theisen ran unopposed and was re-elected to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court.[8]
- See also: Wisconsin judicial elections, 2012
See also
External links
- The Leader-Telegram, "Slideshow: Judge Jon Theisen Sworn In," October 22, 2011
- The Chippewa Herald, "Update: Walker appoints Theisen as Eau Claire County judge," October 8, 2011
- Wisconsin Court System, "Circuit Courts," accessed May 26, 2014
- Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Court System, "Circuit Courts: Judges," accessed December 27, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Third Branch, "Appointments bring ten new judges to the bench," December 14, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wisconsin Election Watch, "Jon M. Theisen," accessed December 27, 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Office of the Governor, Scott Walker, "Press release: Governor Walker Appoints Jon M. Theisen to Serve as Eau Claire County Circuit Court Judge for Branch 4," October 7, 2011
- ↑ Northern Illinois University, "Press release: 'Four NIU Law Alumni Appointed to the Bench,'" December 13, 2011
- ↑ WQOW News, "Update: Jon Theisen chosen to serve as Eau Claire County Judge," Oct 07, 2011
- ↑ The Leader-Telegram, "EC County's new judge has personal understanding of need for justice," October 7, 2011
- ↑ G.A.B. Canvass Reporting System, "Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential Preference and Spring Election," April 3, 2012
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
