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Dane County Circuit Court, Department 15 - Room 7109

Appointed By: Gov. James E. Doyle, Jr.

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The Hon. Stephen E. Ehlke is a judge for the Dane County Circuit Court of Wisconsin. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jim Doyle in 2009, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Stuart Schwartz.


Prior to his appointment, Ehlke was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Office of the United States Attorney, a position to which he was named in 2000. During his tenure there, he handled both civil and criminal matters.


Ehlke earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1984. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1987.


After graduating from law school, Ehlke began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for the Dane County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1991, at which time he entered into private practice, handling insurance defense work at Bell Metzner.


He and his wife, Rachelle Weber, reside in Madison, Wisconsin.

Recent Cases by Hon. Stephen E. Ehlke

University of Wisconsin Credit Union vs. Zach K. Miller et al

On May 2, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Dane County

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Dane County, WI

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Property

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Foreclosure

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May 03, 2024

VW Credit Inc. vs. Xinyang Song et al

On May 1, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 03, 2024

Celink vs. The Estate of Norman Hanna et al

On May 1, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Property

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May 03, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. JASON T ELICKER

On May 1, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 03, 2024

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of K. Y. D. V.

On May 1, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 03, 2024

Tamarack Materials Inc. vs. Numen Construction LLC et al

On May 1, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 03, 2024

In RE the marriage of Niki K. Sustr and Shane T. Sustr

On April 30, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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May 02, 2024

In Re: the Name Change of Ada Cordelia Meyer

On April 26, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 27, 2024

American Express National Bank c/o Zwicker & Associates, PC vs. RENEE RAINES

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

OAK PARK PROPERTIES ALF II OF MADISON, LLC vs. CITY OF MADISON

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

In RE the marriage of LILLIANNE V NYAWARA and DARRYL D BROWN

On April 23, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Dane County

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Apr 24, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs. LYNDA L REIGSTAD

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

In RE the marriage of Heather Lynn Haas and Daniel Leroy Haas

On April 18, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Family

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Apr 19, 2024

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of J. A. A.

On April 18, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Family

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Apr 19, 2024

In Re: the Name Change of Madison Lee Huntington

On April 18, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

Towne Mortgage Company vs. Nicole S. Soulier et al

On April 18, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Apr 19, 2024

In RE the marriage of Sara Jean Schemel and Jared Thomas Keul

On April 18, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Family

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Apr 19, 2024

In RE: the Support or Maintenance of J. A. S. A.

On April 16, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Hon. Ehlke, Stephen E Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ehlke, Stephen E

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Dane County

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Family

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Family

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Apr 17, 2024

Wisconsin State Legislature vs. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction et al

On April 16, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

In RE the marriage of Eric E. Timm and Heather M. Felton

On April 16, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Dane County

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Family

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Family

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Apr 17, 2024

In Re: the Name Change of Lisa Marie Judd

On April 16, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Hon. Ehlke, Stephen E Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ehlke, Stephen E

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Apr 17, 2024

American Express National Bank c/o Zwicker & Associates, PC vs. GARRETT SUTER

On April 15, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

Heartland Credit Union vs. Diane L. Tschirren et al

On April 10, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2024

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Active

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Dane County

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Dane County, WI

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Civil

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

State Of Wisconsin Child Support Agency - Dane vs. Kleymer Gabriela Martinez Reyes et al

On April 10, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Ehlke, Stephen E presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2024

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Dane County

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Family

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Apr 11, 2024
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About

Stephen E. Ehlke
Current Appointment Dane County Circuit Court, Department 15 - Room 7109 Dane County Circuit Court, Department 15 - Room 7109
Election/Appointment April 5, 2022 - Re-election April 5, 2022 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin, Madison - 1984
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School - 1987
 		Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin, Madison - 1984
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School - 1987

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:  WI - Dane County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:  +1 (608) 267-2517
Fax:  +1 (608) 266-4079

Career History

Career History
Role Employer Where
Assistant District Attorney Office of the District Attorney Dane County, Wisconsin
Attorney Bell Metzner None
Assistant United States Attorney Office of the United States Attorney None
Judge Dane County Circuit Court Dane County, Wisconsin

Articles About Stephen E. Ehlke:

WDC Journal: View from the Bench

The Seattle Times: Wisconsin Judge Upholds Legality of Private Election Grants

The Cap Times: Stephen Ehlke Named Dane County Judge

The Cap Times: Dane County Judge Hands Election Skeptic Latest Legal Defeat

AP News: Judge Declines to Put Redistricting Ruling on Hold

Ballotpedia: Stephen Ehlke

Courtroom Rules

Dane County Circuit Court - Local Court Forms

Dane County Circuit Court - Local Court Rules

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