State GovernmentWednesday, November 4
Gov. Evers appoints Outagamie County Judge Emily Lonergan to the District III Court of Appeals
The 5AM Neenah team
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Emily Lonergan to the District III Court of Appeals. She'll fill the vacancy created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark's retirement and complete a term ending July 31, 2029. Evers is also seeking applicants for her circuit court seat.
7 yearson the Outagamie County bench
Lonergan has served as an Outagamie County Circuit Court judge since 2019.
Source: Urban Milwaukee
On the bench she's handled criminal, civil, family, small claims, traffic and juvenile cases, and she oversaw an Outagamie County Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court. Earlier, she was a criminal defense and personal injury attorney in Appleton and Milwaukee.
“Judge Lonergan is a well-respected jurist with years of experience, integrity, and a passion for the law.”
- Replaces: Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark, who is retiring
- Lives in: Appleton, with her family
- Next: Evers seeks applicants for her Outagamie County seat
Lonergan's path to the Court of Appeals runs through 2029
- 2017Lonergan receives the Gordon Sinykin Award of Excellence from the Wisconsin Law Foundation.
- 2019Lonergan begins serving as an Outagamie County Circuit Court judge.
- Nov. 1Gov. Evers announces her appointment to the District III Court of Appeals.
- July 2029The term she will complete on the Court of Appeals ends.
Source: Urban Milwaukee
Sources: Wisconsin State Journal, Urban Milwaukee