Lisa S. Neubauer, Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in District II.
Neubauer was the Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals from 2015 to 2021.
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High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law
WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn
Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS
2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jack Kelly
Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues
If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Has Highest Percentage of Women Justices
That's 86%, compared to a 38% average for all state high courts.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
How State Supreme Court Races Got So Partisan
Outside groups spent $27,000 on 2003 race. By 2020 that rose to $5 million.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Service Employees Union Spends Big
Since 2010, SEIU has spent more than $2.3 million on Democratic candidates in state.
Jul 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers
Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.
May 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
For Our Future Spends Big
Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections
But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps
He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Republican Group a Leading Fundraiser
Since 2010 it's raised $3.27 million from donors like the MMAC and Diane Hendricks.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Supreme Court Unexpectedly Fires Chief Appeals Judge
Progressive justices object to unprecedented move by the state's high court.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Appeals Court Nixes Judge’s Shaming Order
Shoplifter ordered to notify management of her conviction whenever entering a store.
May 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Hating of Justice Hagedorn
As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election
Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Did Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?
Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections
They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?
Feb 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling
Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Calls Special Session on Guns
Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In
New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout
Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Cops Can Use Lying, Trickery, Court Rules
Judges Gundrum, Neubauer approve police deceit to get confession from cognitively challenged man.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Since 2010, group spent $3.2 million on elections, mostly for Democrats, and $1.2 million on lobbying.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Non-Partisan Are Supreme Court Races?
Not very, the data suggests. Is there any way to change this?
May 29th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term
Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.
May 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Hagedorn Shows Why Recusal Rule Needed
Unprecedented speech by new Supreme Court Justice thanking Republicans for his victory shows obvious conflict.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jay Heck
Special Interests Spent $4.3 Million on Supreme Court Race
63% of the money spent to support losing candidate Lisa Neubauer.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How to Win in 2020
Neubauer campaign shows what not to do. Democrats must broaden coalition.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
City’s Spring Turnout Up 50% Since 2017!
Contrary to early report, Milwaukee actually had strong turnout for Supreme Court race.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Race 4th Closest in State History
Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever
Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.
Apr 6th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk
City Carries Shelton to Victory
Candidate for circuit court judge lost the suburbs, but won city by huge margin.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn
And liberals made it happen by waving a red flag: ads decrying his anti-abortion, anti-gay views.
Apr 5th, 2019 by RT Both
City Stayed Home In Election
Milwaukee turnout low, its suburbs much higher, helping Hagedorn.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Richard Davis
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Race Too Close to Call
Hagedorn claims victory, recount likely.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board
Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
SEIU Biggest Labor Union Campaign Donor
Public-private employees union spent $718,700 on Evers, $131,140 on Neubauer.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Neubauer Downplays Her Democratic Ties
Traditional campaign for Supreme Court stressing experience, endorsements by judges.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
The Rise of Brian Hagedorn
Supreme Court hopeful's conservative credentials were established early.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Unions, GOP Give $300,000 in High Court Race
Six labor PACs give to Neubauer campaign, five Republican groups give to Hagedorn.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson
Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Outside Spending for Neubauer Swamps Hagedorn
A 14 to 1 spending advantage for groups supporting Neubauer in Supreme Court race.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties
Candidates for Supreme Court debate over who is more political or biased.
Mar 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
State Supreme Court has one of nation’s weakest rules to prevent ethical conflicts.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jay Heck
Third Party Donations Favor Neubauer
Just 4% of $407,000 in outside money for Supreme Court race so far backs Hagedorn.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench
High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Big Donors Give More to Hagedorn
But his opponent Lisa Neubauer has more cash on hand in race for Supreme Court.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Disastrous Candidacy of Brian Hagedorn
After weeks of negative press, his Supreme Court campaign is reeling. Who vetted him?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Hagedorn Backs School That Bans Gays
State Supreme Court candidate on board of school that bans gay teachers, students, parents.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Hagedorn Defends Views on Gays, Abortion
State Supreme Court candidate compared homosexuality to bestiality.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race
Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Facing Endless Lawsuits?
Suits by governor, legislature, citizens coming on lame duck laws, gerrymandering.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Tony Evers Faces Tough Choices
With a structural deficit and transportation fund debt, delivering a “people’s budget” won’t be easy.
Dec 13th, 2018 by George Mitchell
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court
Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson
Aug 17th, 2018 by Laurel White
Lifetime GPS Monitoring Is Legal
State Appeals Court approves lifetime GPS device for former sex offender.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case
Three state judges overruled by federal court allowed ugly miscarriage of justice in Dassey conviction.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
