Gov. Evers appoints Outagamie County judge to Court of Appeals
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Emily Lonergan to the District III Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the governor's office announced in a Nov. 2 news release. Lonergan's term will last through July 31, 2029. She is set to replace the retiring Judge Lisa K. Stark. “Judge Emily Lonergan is an exceptional choice to serve as a judge on the District III Court of Appeals,” Stark said in the release. “She has a diverse and extensive legal background, a passion for the law, wonderful communication skills, and a commitment to excellence that have earned her a reputation for applying the law fairly and consistently, and treating those who come before her with dignity and respect." Lonergan has served as a judge in Outagamie County since 2019, presiding over criminal, civil, family, small claims, traffic and juvenile cases, according to the release. She also oversaw the Outagamie County Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court. As a circuit court judge, Lonergan served as associate dean of the judicial college, the release said. She is a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Council and serves on the Wisconsin Civil Jury Instruction Committee. She also received the Gordon Sinykin Award of Excellence from the
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