Judge Joe Donald.

Donald serves as a commissioner for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and as a member of the Urban Day School Board. He is a former member of the Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council; the Governor’s Task Force to Enhance Probation and Parole; and the Judicial Selection Committee. He also served on the Marquette Law School Alumni Board, the Mother of Good Counsel Endowment Board, and he served on the boards of Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee School of Art & Design and Harambee Community School.

Joe is married to Ann Donald, and they have three children.

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JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.

City Hall: Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy
City Hall

Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy

No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed

Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.

Nidhi Kashyap Announces Judicial and Commissioner Endorsements
Nidhi Kashyap Announces Candidacy For Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Justice Reyna Morales Launches Campaign to Retain Seat
Katie Kegel Announces Judicial Endorsements
Appeals Court Judges Joe Donald and Maxine White endorse Judge Jon Richards
Court Watch: Judge’s Comments on Guns Sustained
Court Watch

Judge’s Comments on Guns Sustained

Defendant claims Judge Donald’s sentencing shows bias against gun owners, Appeals Court upholds judge.

MKE County: Crowley Sworn In As County Exec
MKE County

Crowley Sworn In As County Exec

First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.

Plenty of Horne: Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Plenty of Horne

Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign

Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.

Gov. Evers Appoints Milton L. Childs as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2020.

Gov. Evers Appoints Three Judges to Milwaukee-area Courts
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Gov. Evers Appoints Three Judges to Milwaukee-area Courts

"Wisconsinites across our state deserve judges who apply the law consistently and treat everyone in their courtroom fairly and with dignity and respect."

Eyes on Milwaukee: A Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing
Eyes on Milwaukee

A Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing

Housing Authority to build 32-story, $150 million tower whose income would support affordable housing across city.

MKE County: County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
MKE County

County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons

Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.

County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility

County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility

Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.

New Residential Treatment Facility Opens

New Residential Treatment Facility Opens

Youth who might have gone to Lincoln Hills now at county’s Bakari Center, with aim to reduce recidivism.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Eyes on Milwaukee

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

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

Judge Joe Donald Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg  for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Judge Joe Donald Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court

“Judge Kloppenburg is the most qualified candidate in this race,” Judge Joe Donald said.

Where Are Tonight’s Candidate Parties?

Where Are Tonight’s Candidate Parties?

Win or lose, today's primary candidates will be partying. But where? Here's the details.

Donald Campaign Releases First Digital Ad
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Donald Campaign Releases First Digital Ad

“My campaign doesn’t have the help of unlimited, special interest money because I’m not interested in pursuing their partisan agenda.”

Judge Joe Donald slams Rebecca Bradley’s hyper-partisan campaign tactics
Press Release

Judge Joe Donald slams Rebecca Bradley’s hyper-partisan campaign tactics

Asks other candidates to join in new pledge to forgo special interest money & partisan help

Plenty of Horne: Lawyers Grill Supreme Court Candidates
Plenty of Horne

Lawyers Grill Supreme Court Candidates

And what a lively forum it was. Here is the truth about the candidates, so help us God.

Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Joe Donald for State Supreme Court
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Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Joe Donald for State Supreme Court

Judge Joe Donald the most experienced & qualified judicial candidate

Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald

“Judge Donald is exactly the independent voice we need on our state’s Supreme Court,” said Congresswoman Moore.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele endorses Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele endorses Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court

“Judge Joe Donald is a dedicated public servant who has consistently put politics aside to deliver justice fairly,” said County Executive Chris Abele.

Iron Workers Local 8 endorses Judge Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Iron Workers Local 8 endorses Judge Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court

“Judge Joe Donald has proven to be a tireless champion of Wisconsin’s working class people during his two decades on the bench,” said Tony Mayrhofer, Business Manager of Iron Workers, Local 8.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Endorses Judge Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Endorses Judge Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court

“Judge Joe Donald has proven himself an extremely capable, fair, and impartial jurist,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

Plenty of Horne: Conservation Voters Convene
Plenty of Horne

Conservation Voters Convene

Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.

Plenty of Horne: Donovan Wants Fewer Police “Chiefs”
Plenty of Horne

Donovan Wants Fewer Police “Chiefs”

And "more Indians." Alderman and mayoral candidate proposes to redo police staffing to cut higher-ups.

Statement of Judge Joe Donald on Supreme Court appointment process
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Statement of Judge Joe Donald on Supreme Court appointment process

“Wisconsin doesn’t need a coronation, it needs a Supreme Court Justice who earns the support of Wisconsin voters.”

Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court
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Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court

“I am honored to have the support of a tremendous leader like Senator Kohl in my race for the high court,” said Judge Donald.

Statement of Judge Joe Donald on retirement of Justice Patrick Crooks
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Statement of Judge Joe Donald on retirement of Justice Patrick Crooks

“Justice N. Patrick Crooks has been a stalwart of the Wisconsin judiciary for almost four decades.”

Statement of Judge Joe Donald on retirement of Justice Patrick Crooks

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