Judge Karen E. Christenson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Karen E. Christenson (Ret.) was a judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in the First Judicial District of Wisconsin. She was elected to the bench in 1998. Christenson retired in 2014.


Prior to beginning her judicial career, she was an assistant district attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office (1985 to 1998) and spent time in private practice before becoming a prosecutor (1978 to 1985).


She received a B.A. (1965) and an M.A. (1969) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Christenson went on to complete a J.D. at Marquette University Law School in 1978.


Before pursuing her legal career, she was a book editor and a high school English teacher.

Recent Cases by Hon. Karen E. Christenson

On July 20, 2015 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2015

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2022

On May 11, 2015 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2015

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

On June 25, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On June 8, 2014 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On April 16, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2023

On April 16, 2014 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On March 27, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Karen E. Christenson presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On March 17, 2014 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Milwaukee County. Judge Christenson, Karen presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Christenson, Karen Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christenson, Karen

Court

Milwaukee County

County

Milwaukee County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

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