Judge Danielle L. Shelton: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Department Branch 40, Room 634

Biography

Hon. Danielle L. Shelton is a judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in the First Judicial District of Wisconsin. She was elected to the bench in 2019.


Shelton has held an assignment in the Felony Division.


Prior to her election, she was an assistant state public defender for the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office in Milwaukee County (2006 to 2019) and a senior law attorney for Legal Action Wisconsin, Inc. (2004 to 2006).


Early in her legal career, Shelton moved to France for one year to assist immigrant women in becoming situated in the community as part of a program through the Université Paris-Est Mane-la-Vallée (2003 to 2004).


She received a B.A. in international relations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1997. Shelton then worked as a financial advisor for American Express (1998 to 2001) before completing a J.D. at Marquette University Law School in 2003. While a law student, she interned with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office (2002 to 2003).


Shelton grew up on the north side of Milwaukee. She served in the United States Army Reserve for six years. Shelton first enlisted as a PFC and later became a commissioned officer through ROTC.


She has two grown daughters.

Recent Cases by Hon. Danielle L. Shelton

On February 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2024

On February 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2024

On January 20, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On January 20, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On January 13, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On January 13, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2024

On December 30, 2023 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2023

On December 9, 2023 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2023

On November 25, 2023 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 26, 2023

On November 24, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2023

On January 28, 2023 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On January 28, 2023 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2023

On January 28, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On September 10, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On September 10, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 23, 2020 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Shelton-40, Danielle L. presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Shelton-40, Danielle L.

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

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