Jon Fredrickson (Racine County Circuit Court Branch 7, Wisconsin ...

Jon has a law degree from Marquette University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California. He is married to his wife, Sarah. They have two children. Jon is originally from Mequon.  

Before assuming public office, Jon worked as an attorney in private practice. 

Jon was appointed as a circuit court judge in Racine County in 2018.

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As a circuit court judge, Fredrickson has presided over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, probate, and family law.

As a circuit court judge since 2018, presides over civil and criminal cases.

Has 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in litigation and appeals of high-exposure business, insurance coverage, product liability, conspiracy, real estate, and legal malpractice cases in state and federal courts.

- As a circuit court judge since 2018, presides over civil and criminal cases.
- Has 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in litigation and appeals of high-exposure business, insurance coverage, product liability, conspiracy, real estate, and legal malpractice cases in state and federal courts.

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Judicial Administration

Believes in "Textualism and Originalism" and that "Judges should apply the laws as written, not as they wish the laws had been written."

Supports being "tough on crime" to ensure community safety.

- Believes in "Textualism and Originalism" and that "Judges should apply the laws as written, not as they wish the laws had been written."
- Supports being "tough on crime" to ensure community safety.

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Jon Fredrickson

Believes the "worst" Supreme Court opinion in the last thirty years is "National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012)"

Said, "I will always strive, however, to improve the administration of the courts, to better serve the citizens of our community."

Believes the best measure of his work as a judge is his reputation in Racine County.

Served as a Racine County Circuit Court Judge since 2018.

Spent nearly 20 years in private practice, specializing in litigation and appeals of high-exposure business, insurance coverage, product liability, conspiracy, real estate, and legal malpractice cases in state and federal courts.

Has argued in front of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Believes in "Textualism and Originalism" and that judges should apply the laws as written.

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- 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