Judge Susan M. Crawford: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Dane County Circuit Court, Department 1 - Room 7103

Biography

The Hon. Susan M. Crawford is a judge for the Dane County Circuit Court of Wisconsin. She was elected to the bench on April 3, 2018.


Prior to her election, Crawford was a partner at Pines Bach, a law firm she joined in 2011. Before that, she spent time as chief legal counsel for the Wisconsin Office of the Governor (2009 to 2011), administrator of the Division of Enforcement and Science at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (2008 to 2009), the chief of staff for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (2006 to 2008), and the deputy secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Employment Relations (2003 to 2006).


Crawford earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Lawrence University in 1987. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Iowa College of Law in 1994.


After graduating from law school, Crawford began her legal career as an assistant attorney general for the Iowa Office of the Attorney General in Des Moines. During her tenure there, she argued a dozen cases in the Iowa Supreme Court. Then, in 1997, she returned to Wisconsin in order to work as an assistant attorney general for the Wisconsin Department of Justice, handling hundreds of felony criminal cases and prosecuting health care fraud and patient abuse matters. Crawford rose through the ranks, quickly becoming the Director of Criminal Appeals in 2000.


Her memberships have included the American Constitution Society and the Dane County Bar Association. She also sat on the Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission and the Board of Directors for Renew Wisconsin.


Raised in Chippewa Falls, Crawford was one of four siblings. She and her husband have two children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Susan M. Crawford

On May 10, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 5, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

On April 23, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

On April 23, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dane County. Judge Crawford, Susan M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Crawford, Susan M. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Crawford, Susan M.

Court

Dane County

County

Dane County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

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