Habeck ends 18 years on county bench

Circuit Court Branch I Judge James R. Habeck, Shawano, receives a plaque from Judge William Kussel to honor his 18 years on the bench July 29. That day marked Habeck’s last day in the position. Habeck presided over about 235 jury trials, with several criminal trials lasting five days during his tenure. Habeck’s successor, Katherine Sloma, was appointed to the position due to the vacancy left by the withdrawal of Tony Kordus from the fall election and Habeck’s retirement.

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