Judge Todd W. Bjerke: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

La Crosse County Circuit Court, Department 3

Biography

The Hon. Todd W. Bjerke is a judge for the La Crosse County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He was elected to the bench in 2007 and re-elected in 2013 and 2019.

Prior to his election, Bjerke was an assistant district attorney for the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office, a position to which he was named in 1989. Before that, he spent time as an assistant county attorney for the Redwood County Attorney’s Office (1987 to 1989) as well as an associate at Ebbesen & Sarrazin (1987 to 1989) in Redwood Falls.

Bjerke earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1979. He then completed a J.D. at Hamline University School of Law in 1984. As a law student, Bjerke clerked at Stewart & Zimen in Minneapolis (1984) and Gee, Hendricks & Knudson in Superior (1983).

After graduating from law school, Bjerke joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in that capacity until 1989, at which time he became a judge advocate for the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the United States Army Reserves.

His memberships have included the La Crosse County Bar Association, the State of Minnesota Bar Association, the State of Wisconsin Bar Association, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, the Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association, and the Asian Gang Investigators Association. He has also been involved with the American Legion Post 336 in Onalaska.

Bjerke was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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In RE the marriage of Rodney Lee Stanek and Donna Gail Stanek

On July 7, 2023 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Jason M Drake-Field

On July 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jul 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Elijah J Smith

On June 21, 2023 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 21, 2023

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Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

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State of Wisconsin vs. Stacy D Wateski

On June 12, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Elizabeth L Forgwe

On June 12, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Tiffany Anne Nachand

On June 12, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Parker Andrew Ostrander

On June 12, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Andrew Patrick Apel

On June 12, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Jul 08, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Heidi Jean Johnson

On June 12, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Munson Realty Inc. vs. Alexus Williams and Alliyah WIlliams

On June 7, 2023 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 07, 2023

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Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

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Jul 08, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Skylar David Christianson

On June 6, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 06, 2023

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Jul 08, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Mark A Murray

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Erin Lynn Sobczak

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Derrick Scott Godfrey

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Zander Harold Skrede

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Jul 08, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Jacob Kees Stoner

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Mark A Murray

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Jul 08, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Randy Allen Fuchsteiner

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Brandon James Lemoine

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Nicole Elizabeth Popovich

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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State of Wisconsin vs. Heather A Clark

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Closed

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State of Wisconsin vs. Kimberly Dawn Butterfield

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Closed

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State of Wisconsin vs. Nicole Elizabeth Popovich

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Closed

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Jul 08, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Nikki Marie Burk

On June 5, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of La Crosse County. Judge Todd W. Bjerke presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Closed

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About

Todd W. Bjerke
Current Appointment La Crosse County Circuit Court, Department 3	La Crosse County Circuit Court, Department 3
Election/Appointment 2007 - La Crosse County Circuit Court 2013 - Re-election 2019 - Re-election	2007 - La Crosse County Circuit Court 2013 - Re-election 2019 - Re-election
Education J.D., Hamline University School of Law - 1984 Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison - 1979	J.D., Hamline University School of Law - 1984 Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison - 1979

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Current Court:	WI - La Crosse County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (608) 785-9773
Fax:	+1 (608) 785-5607

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	La Crosse County Circuit Court	La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Judge Advocate	United States Army Reserves	None
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Assistant County Attorney	Office of the County Attorney	Redwood County, Minnesota
Associate	Ebbesen & Sarrazin	Redwood County, Minnesota

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