Paul F. Reilly

Professional career

• Judge, Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, 2010-present
• Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II (2010–2022): Elected in 2010 to replace Harry G. Snyder; held the role of presiding judge in 2015; announced retirement in 2021, effective January 3, 2022

Education

Additional information

• He was a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Faculty, Civil Jury Instruction Committee (2008–2020, now emeritus), and Wisconsin Judicial Commission (2010–2016, Chair 2015).
• Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge (2003–2010): Elected in 2003, re-elected in 2009; presided over criminal, civil, and family cases.
• Practitioner, 2009-2009
• legis, 2009-2009
• Private Practice (1987–2003): held a position as a trial lawyer in state and federal courts
• City Attorney, New Berlin, WI (1997–2002): held the role of municipal attorney for five years.
• Reilly was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Business in 1984 and the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1987.
• handling civil litigation in both plaintiff and defendant capacities.
• Reilly authored over 330 citable opinions, concurrences, and dissents during his appellate tenure.
• He also held the role of President of the Waukesha County Bar Association and on the State Bar Board of Governors.
• Party affiliation: Republican (nonpartisan judicial role)
• Family: Married with two children
• Interests: Golf, tennis, music, and community service through organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Milwaukee.
• Birth place: Waukesha