Judge William E. Hanrahan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. William E. Hanrahan (Ret.) served as a judge for the Dane County Circuit Court of Wisconsin. Hanrahan joined the bench in 2007. He resigned on March 13, 2020, and became an assistant chief immigration judge for the United States Executive Office for Immigration Review.


Hanrahan earned a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay in 1982. He then completed a J.D. at Hamline University School of Law in 1988.


After graduating from law school, Hanrahan began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1998, at which time he joined the Wisconsin Department of Justice as an assistant attorney general. During his tenure there, he rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.


He is a recipient of the Leader in the Law Award from the Wisconsin Law Journal and the Stellman Justice for Women Award.


His wife, Anne LeGare, has worked as a nursing administrator.

Recent Cases by Hon. William E. Hanrahan

On May 14, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge William E. Hanrahan presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2020

Judge

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Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 17, 2022

On May 12, 2020 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

May 12, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2022

On May 4, 2020 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On May 4, 2020 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On March 25, 2020 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On March 5, 2020 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2020

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On January 15, 2020 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2022

On January 15, 2020 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2022

On January 15, 2020 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2022

On December 16, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On December 6, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On December 6, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On December 6, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On December 6, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On December 6, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 26, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge William E. Hanrahan presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. William E. Hanrahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for William E. Hanrahan

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On October 7, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2022

On September 17, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On September 17, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2022

On August 28, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2023

On August 28, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2022

On August 8, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2022

On July 9, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On May 20, 2019 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Hanrahan, William presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Hanrahan, William Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Hanrahan, William

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

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