Carl Ashley

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.

Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed

Federal government opposes jury questionnaire that asks political questions.

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest

Federal immigration agents arrested an individual on Wednesday morning.

Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?

Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.

Mayor, County Executive React to Judge Dugan’s Arrest

Both call out ICE for disrupting justice system participation by repeatedly arresting people at courthouse.

FBI Report Details Case Against Dugan, ICE Courthouse Arrest

Criminal complaint lays out federal officials view of April 18 courthouse ICE arrest.

Board Passes Resolution In Opposition To ICE Entering Courthouse Unlawfully

Conservative and liberal members agree ICE's new practices are disrupting due process.

Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI

Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.

Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests

'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.

ICE Arrests Individuals Inside County Courthouse

ICE provided advance warning to MCSO of one of two recent arrests inside the courthouse.

Milwaukee County Leaders Issue Statements on Governor Evers Capital Budget Proposal

Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project

Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.

See Inside The Unsafe County Safety Building

More than 800 incidents annually, $488 million replacement an 'absolute need,' officials say.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In

Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.

Tom Reed Retires from SPD After More Than 40 Years of Service

Milwaukee Legal System Leaders Celebrate His Career

Family Drug Treatment Court Sees Big Funding Boost

Court taking on substance abuse and separated families receives federal grant.

County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough

Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.

County Seeks Construction Manager for Its Biggest Ever Development

County planning to use construction management at risk for $500 million courthouse project.

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

County Aims To Build New Courthouse By 2032

Project could take seven years and $500 million to complete.

Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending

$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.

MATC and Community Organizations Present Town Hall to Express the Importance of Black Men Voting

A nationally recognized community leader and author will lead panelists in providing insights about the impact of voting in local and national elections.

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.

Courts Still Struggling With Effects of Pandemic

Courts also dealing with knock-on effects of understaffing in the sheriff's office.

County Family Court Getting Remodel

The current facilities are a detriment to safety and access, chief judge says.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

Family Court Remodel Sorely Needed Says Chief Judge

It's a "safety issue" says Judge Carl Ashley.

Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider

Judges face an annual court house shuffle on August 1.

County Set To Begin Work On Replacing Courthouse, Safety Building

$500 million project would start with $3.8 million planning allocation.

New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril

Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains

Vice Chair Taylor Holding “Youth Day at the Courthouse”

Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges

Amber Raffeet August, Anderson Gansner and Raphael Ramos picked to fill vacancies.

County Executive David Crowley Honors Former Chief Judge Mary Triggiano

Triggiano to become Director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette Law School

County Executive David Crowley Commends Judge Carl Ashley on Appointment to Chief Judge of 1st Judicial District

Judge Ashley chosen to succeed Chief Judge Mary Triggiano

Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge

Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.

Chairwoman Nicholson Congratulates Carl Ashley on Becoming Chief Judge of 1st Judicial District

Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work

Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.

Can Milwaukee Circuit Court Clear Backlog By 2024?

Chief judge expresses doubt, but progress is being made and hope remains.

County Courts Short of Staff

Not enough deputy court clerks, court reporters, interpreters and defense lawyers for indigent, chief judge says.

State Bar, Law Foundation support Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square

City of Milwaukee Drughouse Lawsuit Update

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #43 Recreating the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission

"I am excited to recreate the Juvenile Justice Commission as a space for discussing innovations and best practices that Wisconsin should adopt across the entire spectrum of the juvenile justice system."

Borowski Transferred to Different Court

Judicial rotation for circuit court judges switches him from court where he caused a furor.

Judges Rally Behind Danielle Shelton in Race for Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge

"It’s an honor to have the support of so many renowned leaders from across Milwaukee County who know what it takes to serve the court."

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Wales and Yang Spar at Forum

Plus: Judicial race fuels nasty dispute over Yang's endorsements.

Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed

Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election

Additional Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

“Johnny Thomas is a leader the people of Milwaukee need,” said Senator Lena Taylor.

Judge Paul Rifelj launches campaign with support of majority of fellow judges

Public safety organizations also support Rifelj at launch of campaign to win a full term on Milwaukee County Circuit Court