Judge D. Todd Ehlers - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. D. Todd Ehlers is a judge for the Door County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He was elected to the bench in 2000 and re-elected in 2006, 2012, and 2018.

Ehlers earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from St. Norbert College in 1978. He then completed a J.D. at Marquette University Law School in 1982. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1982), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (1982), and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (1982).

After graduating from law school, Ehlers entered into private practice in Sturgeon Bay. He worked in that capacity until his election to the bench, supplementing his practice with service as assistant corporation counsel for the Door County Corporation Counsel’s Office (1985 to 1987) and court commissioner for the Door County Circuit Court (1997 to 2000).

His memberships have included the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee. He also sat on the Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee.

Born and raised in Door County, Ehlers lived on his family’s dairy farm in the Town of Sevastopol and attended Sevastopol High School. He currently resides in Jacksonport, with his wife, Cynthia, who manages the Children and Families Program for the Door County Department of Human Services. They have two adult children.

Recent Cases by Hon. D. Todd Ehlers

State of Wisconsin vs. Steven Joshua Hicks

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Reed Gerald Jones

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Austen Lee Becker

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Abhik Kumar Saha

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Nov 27, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, City of vs. Syr C Winzer-Glaude

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 27, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, City of vs. Ivan Roberto Rodriguez Correa

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Anthony J. Mack et al vs. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company et al

On July 20, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

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Jul 20, 2023

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Active

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Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Civil

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Julia Lynn Lyons

On July 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Kayden Steele Robenhorst

On July 19, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Josephine Semasek Murray

On July 19, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Jillian Monique Paszczak

On July 19, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Carlos A Herrera Perez

On July 19, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 27, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. Ashley Marie Franklin

On July 19, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 27, 2023

Door County vs. Carlos A Herrera Perez

On July 19, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Kyle F Olvera

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Kristin Ashley Walters

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 28, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, City of vs. Melanie Stillings Elliott

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Nov 27, 2023

Door County vs. Alex T Kunz

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Category

Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 27, 2023

Door County vs. Ethan M Perry

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Nov 28, 2023

Door County vs. Mary Beth Wilkin

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Category

Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, City of vs. Eric James Wishman

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Category

Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, City of vs. Ann-Marie Donaldson Alameddin

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Category

Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 27, 2023

Door County vs. Mary Beth Wilkin

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Category

Traffic Forfeiture

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Nov 28, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, City of vs. Matthew James Peter Gainsford

On July 18, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Door County. Judge Ehlers, D. Todd presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ehlers, D. Todd

Court

Door County

County

Door County, WI

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Traffic Forfeiture

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General Criminal

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About

D. Todd Ehlers
Current Appointment Door County Circuit Court, Department 1	Door County Circuit Court, Department 1
Election/Appointment 2000 - Door County Circuit Court 2006 - Re-election 2012 - Re-election 2018 - Re-election	2000 - Door County Circuit Court 2006 - Re-election 2012 - Re-election 2018 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, St. Norbert College - 1978 J.D., Marquette University Law School - 1982	Bachelor's degree, St. Norbert College - 1978 J.D., Marquette University Law School - 1982

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WI - Door County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (920) 746-2204
Fax:	+1 (920) 746-2470
Court Reporter:	+1 (920) 746-2281

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Door County, Wisconsin
Assistant Corporation Counsel	Office of Corporation Counsel	Door County, Wisconsin
Court Commissioner	Door County Circuit Court	Door County, Wisconsin
Judge	Door County Circuit Court	Door County, Wisconsin