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Tom Wolfgram
Thomas R. Wolfgram is a former circuit court judge for Branch 2 of the Ozaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He took office in 1994. His term ended in August 2013, and he ceded the position to Joe Voiland.[1]
Education
Wolfgram earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and his J.D. from Marquette University in 1977.[2][3]
Career
- 1994-2013: Judge, Ozaukee County Circuit Court
- 1988-1994: Private practice, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
- 1985-1987: District Attorney, Ozaukee County
- 1979-1985: Assistant D.A., Washington County[3]
Awards and associations
Wolfgram was named "2008 Judge of the Year" by the State Bar of Wisconsin in 2009.[4][3]
Elections
2013
Wolfgram ran unsuccessfully for re-election to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court.[5][6] He was defeated by Joe Voiland in the general election on April 2, 2013, earning only 40% of the vote.[7]
- See also: Wisconsin judicial elections, 2013
1995, 2001 and 2007
Wolfgram was re-elected to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court.[3]
1994
Wolfgram was elected to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court.[3]
Approach to the law
| “ | I am deeply committed to the rule of law, applying it fairly and impartially, treating all participants in the court process with dignity and respect. I recognize each person’s case, at that moment, is the most important case in the court system. When I proudly and humbly took the oath of Office I swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin. I appreciate my obligation to apply the laws as they are written not as I or anyone else thinks they should be. I have faithfully adhered to this duty in deciding thousands of cases during my judicial career.[3] - Tom Wolfgram[8] | ” |
Noteworthy events
Signing the Scott Walker recall petition
On November 21, 2011, Thomas Wolfgram signed a petition to recall Governor Scott Walker.[9] When asked about his decision to sign the recall, Wolfgram stated "It wasn't a political comment."[4]
See also
External links
- Wisconsin Court System, "Circuit Courts," accessed May 30, 2014
- Ozaukee County Circuit Court
- Thomas R. Wolfgram Campaign Website
- Ozaukee Press, "Challenger’s tactics trigger early support for Wolfgram," February 6, 2013
Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Circuit Courts, "Circuit Court Judges," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Martindale.com, "Judge Profile: Tom R. Wolfgram"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Tom Wolfgram Campaign Website - Biography
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ozaukee Press, "Wolfgram to face first challenge for bench," January 9, 2013
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ National Review Online, "Conservatives Take Three Judicial Victories in Wisconsin," April 3, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Signed Recall Petition from iverifytherecall.com
