Phillip M. Chavez, Presiding Judge of the Milwaukee Municipal Court.
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JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court
Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Court Blocks Judges’ Quick Termination of Court Alternatives Program
But exactly why two judges pursued terminating decades-old JusticePoint partnership is unclear.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran and Devin Blake
Municipal Court Cancels Alternatives Contract, Sparks Controversy
Opponents say the change could hurt vulnerable defendants, increase incarceration.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Gena Defeats Lena For Municipal Court Judge
Molly Gena trumps Sen. Lena Taylor in race to replace Derek Mosley.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Results
Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
Ana Berrios-Schroeder Announces First Round of Judicial Endorsements
Dec 29th, 2022 by Ana Berrios-Schroeder
Judge Derek Mosley Resigning For Marquette Job
Popular judge will now lead Lubar Center at Marquette Law School.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Municipal Court Attendance Way Up
Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board
February 19th primary has one race: MPS board seat for south side & downtown district.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Offers Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday
On November 14 Milwaukee Municipal Court offers chance to clear up minor warrants, license suspensions, other legal issues.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Municipal Court Gets Creative
Court holds "Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday” at church on northwest side.
May 31st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Muni Court Data Withheld From Public?
Judge says data from Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday won’t be publicly released.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Muni Court “Warrant Withdrawal” Draws Thousands
Special one-day clemency program a success, but treatment of indigent questioned.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Municipal Judges Ignore the Law
Audios show poor defendants aren't informed of right to community service rather than fines and jail.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Sherman Park Residents Decry Vacant Properties
Issue dominates town hall meeting held by Ald. Russell Stamper
Nov 5th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Southside Organizing Committee Interim Executive Director Public Announcement
The Board of Directors is excited to announce that Tammy L. Rivera will serve as Interim Executive Director beginning January 7, 2015.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Southside Organizing Committee
Milwaukee Municipal Court Appoints Part-Time Commissioners
For the term beginning May 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Municipal Court has appointed new part-time commissioners.
Apr 7th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee Municipal Court
Local Artist’s Gift to Obama Gets Complicated
Tim Meyerring's present to the president gets caught up in the law on gifts and consultations with the White House assessor.
Mar 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
