Peggy Miller, Marinette County Circuit Court - Branch 1 (Photo courtesy of Governor Tony Evers office)
(WTAQ-WLUK) — A new judge has been appointed in Marinette County.
Governor Tony Evers announced his appointment of Peggy Miller to the Marinette County Circuit Court – Branch 1.
The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Jane M. Sequin’s resignation, effective July 31, 2024.
Miller will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.
“Peggy Miller is a respected lawyer who is passionate about the law and whose experience will help her seamlessly transition to this new role,” said Gov. Evers. “She will serve the people of Marinette County well as their next circuit court judge.”
Since 2019, Miller has been the family court commissioner, court commissioner, and register in probate for Oconto County. In this role, she manages a full calendar of hearings, predominantly covering family law matters but also extending to small claims, restraining orders, traffic citations, and probate. Miller spent the previous two decades in private practice in Northeast Wisconsin, representing clients in all aspects of family law, small claims matters, and as a guardian ad litem. Miller also has extensive experience with mediation and arbitration, particularly in bankruptcy and foreclosure matters.
Miller is a lifelong resident of Northeast Wisconsin and will be relocating to Marinette County to serve in this position. She is a graduate of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Concordia University, and Marquette University Law School. She has served in numerous capacities for both professional and community organizations, including as secretary and treasurer of the Family Court Commissioner Association and as a board member of the YWCA of Greater Green Bay.
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