Article: Barron to retire from Circuit Court after 26 years Former Assembly member, county supervisor enjoyed work on civil cases

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Michael J. Barron, who was elected to Circuit Court in 1973 after serving two terms in the state Assembly and nine years as a county supervisor, will retire from the bench Aug. 31, he announced Wednesday.

Barron, a prolific storyteller fond of illustrating points with personal anecdotes drawn from his 38 years as an elected official, will go into mediation when he retires, but intends to return to the bench occasionally as a reserve judge.

"I've been very fortunate to have served in public office all these years," said Barron, who was selected twice by the state Supreme Court as the county's chief judge. "I've been blessed with

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!