Katherine Sloma

Professional career

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and her law degree from Ohio University.

Additional information

• She held the role of an assistant city attorney for approximately ten years and was elected the first city attorney of Shawano in 2018, a position she has been re-elected to.
• Her legal practice included municipal matters, family law (pre- and post-judgment), real estate transactions, small claims, corporate formation, estate planning, probate, and a significant guardian ad litem practice.
• She has represented clients in complex municipal negotiations and family court cases, demonstrating extensive courtroom experience.
• Katherine Sloma, also known as Katie Sloma, was appointed by Governor Tony Evers as a judge for the Shawano-Menominee counties, replacing Judge James Habeck upon his retirement.
• Shawano County’s court system, where she serves, handles a high volume of cases, making her role critical in managing court dockets efficiently.
• Judge Katherine Sloma brings extensive legal experience, community involvement, and a strong background in municipal and family law to her role on the Wisconsin circuit court.
• She plays a key role in adjudicating a broad spectrum of cases in Shawano and Menominee counties, contributing to the efficiency and fairness of the local judicial system.
• Beyond her legal practice, she has served on the boards of the Shawano Re-Development Authority and the Shawano Area Community Foundation, reflecting her active engagement in local community development.