Judge Katherine V. Sloma - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Katherine V. Sloma is a judge for the Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court in the Ninth Judicial District of Wisconsin. She was appointed by Governor Tony Evers in 2020, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James Habeck (Ret.).

Prior to her appointment, Sloma was in private practice in Shawano since 2004. During that time, she was an attorney at the Shawano Law Office, where she handled family law matters, guardianships, wills and estates, real estate transactions, juvenile, and Guardian ad Litem appointments. In addition to her practice, Sloma was elected City Attorney for the City of Shawano in 2018 and reelected in 2020.

She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Sloma went on to complete a J.D. at Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 2004.

She has sat as a board member of the Shawano Redevelopment Authority and the Shawano Area Community Foundation.

Sloma grew up on a dairy farm in Denmark, Wisconsin. When not presiding over legal matters, she enjoys sports and the outdoors, including snowmobiling with her family.

Recent Cases by Hon. Katherine V. Sloma

Shawano, County of vs. Kayla Dawn Hanke

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

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Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano County

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Shawano County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Velesque I Cook

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano County

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Shawano County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Shawano, County of vs. Rachael Lynn Gray

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano County

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Shawano County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Amanda Faye Vanden Heuvel

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano County

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Shawano, County of vs. Kayla Dawn Hanke

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Marta D Moutry

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano County

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Shawano, County of vs. Jessica S Edblom

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

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Active

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Shawano, County of vs. Mitchell John Mrotek

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano, County of vs. Jeffrey A Hanson

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. David Braun

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

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Closed

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Brett Robert Von Ruden

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Shawano County

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Shawano County, WI

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Matthew William Netzel

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Nicole Lynn Emery

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Leslie Frances Welch Ii

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 26, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Jeremiah John Moses

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 26, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Antonio Jordan Mahkimetas Haack

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 26, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. John Francis Van Straten

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

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Closed

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Nov 26, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Mitchell John Mrotek

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 26, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Barbara J Gollnow

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

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Closed

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Nov 26, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Jessica Marie Meshak

On July 8, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Nov 26, 2023

Germantown Mutual Insurance Company et al vs. Joshua A. Buado et al

On July 7, 2022 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Shawano County

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Shawano County, WI

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Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Michelle Lee Kindschuh

On July 6, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2022

Status

Closed

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Oscar Luis Mendoza

On July 6, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2022

Status

Closed

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Shawano County

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Shawano County, WI

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Nov 28, 2023

Shawano, County of vs. Bryan Robert Hickman

On July 6, 2022 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shawano County. Judge Sloma, Katherine presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2022

Status

Closed

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About

Katherine V. Sloma
Current Appointment Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court, Department Branch I, 2nd Floor	Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court, Department Branch I, 2nd Floor
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay J.D., Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law - 2004	Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay J.D., Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law - 2004

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WI - Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (715) 526-9352
Fax:	+1 (715) 526-4915

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Shawano Law Office	Shawano County, Wisconsin
City Attorney	City of Shawano	Shawano County, Wisconsin
Judge	Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court	Shawano County, Wisconsin