Kristela Cervera, attorney with the Milwaukee County Department of Child Support Services.
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Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Hannah Dugan Seeks New Trial
Milwaukee judge seeks new trial after felony obstruction conviction.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction
Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Jury Delivers Split Verdict in Dugan Trial
Dugan acquitted of concealing, found guilty of felony obstruction. Defense attorney says case is "a long way from over."
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Attorneys Spar Over Dugan’s Intent, Evidence in Closing Arguments
Was Dugan trying her best under difficult circumstances? Or did she intend to take the law into her own hands that day in April?
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Defense Rests in Dugan ICE Trial After Brief Case and Character Testimony
Four witnesses, including two judges and former Mayor Tom Barrett, testified as Dugan’s lawyers argued confusion, not obstruction, drove her actions.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Prosecution Rests Case in Dugan Trial
Its final witnesses today add to prosecutors' case. Defense will call witnesses, present its response Thursday.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Chief Judge Questioned About ICE Policy, Texts, Emails in Dugan Trial
Prosecution attempts to use his testimony to show Dugan disobeyed courthouse rules.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Fellow Judge Testifies in Dugan Case
Circuit Court Judge Kristela Cervera helps support federal criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Key Questions in Dugan Trial Take Shape on First Day
Was judge acting suspiciously, or doing her best under difficult circumstances?
Dec 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Jury Selected for Dugan Trial
Majority of jury selection conducted in private. Jurors asked about potential bias, prejudice.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Jeffrey Wagner Will Retire
He's served since 1988. Evers will appoint replacement to finish Wagner's term.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention
Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
