Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

MILWAUKEE, WI – Honored by a lengthy list of endorsements, Attorney Marisabel Cabrera today announced her candidacy for Branch 43, Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Cabrera’s passion for community building started at UW-Madison and continued in law school, where she honed her legal expertise. Her aspiration to contribute to the judiciary led her to clerk for a family law judge, where she played a pivotal role helping draft legal opinions. Subsequently, she embarked on a career in criminal defense. Driven by a commitment to justice, she transitioned to immigration law after witnessing the complex challenges her clients faced in their pursuit of citizenship due to minor legal issues. In this capacity, she became a key resource for Milwaukee’s Latino community, as well as the rainbow of immigrant communities that enrich Milwaukee County. An Emerge Wisconsin alumnae first elected in 2018, Cabrera serves in Wisconsin’s 9th State Assembly District.

“Independents, Republicans, and Democrats in Wisconsin deserve better. For too long, Wisconsin Judges have been attacked and maligned for minor campaign statements and campaign support vital to reaching out to voters,” said Cabrera. “Attorneys that serve in public office, both partisan and nonpartisan, should not be discounted for having personal views or having the support of organizations essential to our vibrant Wisconsin democracy. I have endeavored, in all my public roles, to be a voice for Wisconsin working families and an advocate for our common good. From my role on Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission to my service in our state legislature, I have made dear friends and allies from political parties across the spectrum. I serve each and every one of my constituents, not just the Democrats or those that chose to honor me with a vote. My community work has consistently focused on building bridges with energy and professionalism. I’m thrilled to announce my candidacy for the Milwaukee County judgeship and to share these endorsements.”

“When judges win appointments or elections, our sole duty is to uphold the law, which means making unpopular decisions and resisting political trends. Marisabel Cabrera is an outstanding choice for judge, and will uphold the rule of law’s strict standard and ensure impartiality prevails,” said Judge Pedro Colón. “Marisabel and I lived the shared experience of immigrant kids – children and adults mispronouncing our names or warping them, unwilling to learn our heritage. In such moments, we learned the virtues of politeness and patience, finding solace with loved ones who pronounce our names correctly at home, in church, and on the block. Cabrera’s background as a criminal defense attorney and an expert in immigration law has instilled within her a profound sense of empathy for her clients, and the diverse communities that make Milwaukee County great. Often historians and patriots reflect on the American project or the American experiment: the first in her family to graduate college, Marisabel is a success story of our shared mission. Diversity and fair representation strengthen the bench and elevate Wisconsin justice, and Marisabel Cabrera stands as a highly vetted and exceptional leader who can provide that much-needed representation.”

The campaign committee is proud to announce these endorsements today-

Judges:

• Hon. Pedro Colón, District 1 Court of Appeals
• Hon. Ana Berrios Schroeder, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
• Hon. Kristela Cervera, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
• Hon. Jean Marie Kies, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
• Hon. Reyna Morales, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
• Hon. Jon Richards, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
• Hon. J.D. Watts, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

WI State Legislators:

• Sen. LaTonya Johnson
• Rep. Kalan Haywood
• Rep. Darrin Madison
• Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
• Rep. Daniel Riemer
• Rep. Robyn Vining
• Former Rep. Sandy Pasch

Milwaukee County Officials:

• George Christenson, County Clerk
• Marcelia Nicholson, County Supervisor
• Peter Burgelis, County Supervisor
• Caroline Gómez-Tom, County Supervisor
• Felesia Martin, County Supervisor
• Shawn Rolland, County Supervisor
• Steve Shea, County Supervisor
• Liz Sumner, County Supervisor
• Sequana Taylor, County Supervisor

City of Milwaukee Common Council:

• Ald. José Pérez, Common Council President
• Ald. Mark Borkowski
• Ald. Jonathan Brostoff
• Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
• Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa

Community Leaders and Advocates:

• John Stalewski, West Milwaukee Village President
• Margaret Arney, Wauwatosa Common Council
• Angela McKenzie
• Darryl Morin
• Emil Ovbiagele
• Lauren Blumenthal
• Marlene Ott
• Michael Maistelman
• Nelida Cortes
• Victor Huyke

Make your voice heard in the nonpartisan election for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge, Branch 43, on April 2nd, 2024. Mark your calendars for Milwaukee County’s Spring Primary Election on February 20th, 2024. Get the latest updates from Marisabel Cabrera’s campaign at: www.marisabelformke.com.

Marisabel for Milwaukee

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.