Mike Piontek
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Michael J. Piontek was a judge for the Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 5, in Wisconsin. He was elected in 2012 and served until he retired from the court on April 9, 2021.[1][2]
Education
Piontek received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and earned his J.D. from Marquette University Law School.[3]
Career
- 2012-2021: Judge, Racine County Circuit Court
- 1977-2012: Attorney in private practice
- 1978-2000: Circuit court commissioner, Racine County
- 1975-1977: Assistant district attorney, Racine County
- 1974-1975: Assistant corporation counsel, Racine County[1]
Awards and associations
- 1996: Attorney of the Year Award for Law Related Education, State of Wisconsin
- Board of Education, Racine Unified School District
- Chair, Facilities and Technology Committee
- Finance Committee
- Negotiating Committee
- Grievance Committee
- Curriculum Committee
- Board of Governors, Racine County Bar Association
- Volunteer and legal advisor, Horlick High School Vocal Music Parents Association
- Board member, Madrigal Dinner
- Board member, Jaycee's
- Board member, Racine County Civil Legal Services
- Board member, St. Rita's Parish
- Girls Head Basketball and Volleyball Coach, St. Rita's Parish
- Board member, YMCA
- Board member, Group Foster Homes, Inc.
- Racine Downtown Rotary[3]
2012 election
Piontek defeated incumbent Michael E. Nieskes in the race for the Racine County Circuit Court, Branch 5.[4][5]
- See also: Wisconsin judicial elections, 2012
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wisconsin Election Watch, "Michael J. Piontek," September 26, 2013
- ↑ Tony Evers Office of the Governor | State of Wisconsin, "Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Racine County Circuit Court," accessed July 11, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Piontek Campaign Website
- ↑ Caledonia Patch, "Piontek defeats Nieskes in circuit court judge race," April 4, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential Preference and Spring Election - 4/3/2012"
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
