Payal Khandhar

- Circuit court judges oversee all civil and criminal matters within the state, including jury trials. Their jurisdiction includes probate (related to the execution of a will), juvenile, and traffic matters.
- There are 261 circuit court judges in Wisconsin, distributed among counties based on population. Milwaukee County has the largest circuit court with 47 judges.
- Judges are elected for six-year terms in staggered non-partisan April elections.
- They earn $164,487 annually. 

Judge who handles majority of civil and criminal cases

Dane

Wisconsin

2025 Wisconsin General Election

Property Rights

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

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Circuit Court Judge

Circuit Court Judge, Branch 2

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