Judge William J. Domina - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. William J. Domina is a judge for the Waukesha County Circuit Court of Wisconsin. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jim Doyle in 2010.

Over the course of his judicial career, Domina has held assignments as the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division, the Juvenile Division, and the Criminal Division. He also sat on the Waukesha County Alcohol Treatment Court, and he was instrumental in the creation of Waukesha County’s Drug Treatment Court and Waukesha County’s Juvenile Legal Clinic.

Prior to his appointment, Domina was corporation counsel for the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel, a position to which he was named in 2003. Before that, he spent time as assistant corporation counsel for the Waukesha County Office of Corporation Counsel (1989 to 2003).

Domina earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1982. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1985.

After graduating from law school, Domina began his legal career as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Robert Dean and the Hon. Neal Nettesheim of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He served in that capacity until 1987, at which time he entered into private practice as a commercial litigation associate at Gibbs, Roper, Loots & Williams.

His memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Waukesha County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Trial Judges Association and the American College of Commercial Court Judges. He also sat on the Wisconsin Opiate Task Force and the Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Ariyana Lyney Weaver

On May 3, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Lisa M Babaian

On May 3, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Ariyana Lyney Weaver

On May 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Julian Musabelli

On April 27, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 27, 2024

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State of Wisconsin vs. Kristina M Olsen

On April 24, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Kale James Funk

On April 24, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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State of Wisconsin vs. Kerry S. Royce

On April 18, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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State of Wisconsin vs. Marques A Bernier

On April 18, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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State of Wisconsin vs. Steven M Huiras

On April 17, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 18, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Chevy Nickolas Rios

On April 12, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Jerry Richard Muth

On April 12, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 12, 2024

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Apr 25, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Rigoberto Dominguez Hernandez

On April 11, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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May 04, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Takila R Brown

On April 11, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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State of Wisconsin vs. Jerry Richard Muth

On April 11, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Jamie Lynne Bauer

On April 11, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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May 04, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Jerry Richard Muth

On April 11, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Alyssa Lorraine Krause

On April 11, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Bryson T Tompkins

On April 5, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 07, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Adriana P Valle Vargas

On April 4, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Stephen David Lemay

On April 4, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Ryan A Norton

On April 4, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Gerardo Louis Garciasolorzano

On April 4, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Jaquan D Clark

On April 4, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Ashton R Hansell

On April 4, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Waukesha County. Judge Domina, William J. presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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About

William J. Domina
Current Appointment Waukesha County Circuit Court, Department C187	Waukesha County Circuit Court, Department C187
Election/Appointment 2011 - Re-election 2017 - Re-election	2011 - Re-election 2017 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 1982 J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School - 1985	Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 1982 J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School - 1985

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WI - Waukesha County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (262) 548-7540
Court Reporter:	+1 (262) 548-7559

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Clerk	Wisconsin Court of Appeals	Marathon County, Wisconsin
Judicial Clerk	Wisconsin Court of Appeals	Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Associate	Gibbs, Roper, Loots & Williams	None
Principal Assistant Corporation Counsel	Office of Corporation Counsel	Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Corporation Counsel	Office of Corporation Counsel	Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Judge	Waukesha County Circuit Court	Waukesha County, Wisconsin