Karl Hanson ’00 was appointed to serve as a judge on the Wisconsin, Rock County Circuit Court. Judge Hanson is on a criminal rotation, hearing misdemeanor and felony matters.
"I am honored to appoint Karl Hanson to the Rock County Circuit Court," said Governor Walker. "Hanson is a distinguished attorney and individual who has demonstrated impeccable character, service, and integrity throughout his career. His legal acumen, dedication to public service, and commitment to the rule of law give me great confidence that he will make an excellent judge."
Hanson currently serves as an Assistant Attorney General at the Wisconsin Department of Justice where he represents the state of Wisconsin and its interests in litigation before state and federal trial courts. Hanson is also a municipal judge in the Towns of Milton, Harmony, and Lima where he presides over the municipal court by hearing citations issued for the violation of municipal ordinances and issuing judgments. Read More