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Raphael Ramos
Judge · Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on May 25, 2023 to fill the vacancy left by former circuit court judge and current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz
- Raphael F. Ramos is a nonpartisan judge for Branch 24 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, serving a six‐year term that began in July 2024 and runs through August 2030
- Before his judicial appointment, Ramos held the role of Director of the Eviction Defense Project at Legal Action of Wisconsin from 2016, later becoming Supervisor of the Milwaukee Housing Law Unit.
- His earlier legal work included positions at Quarles & Brady LLP and as in‐house counsel for GE Healthcare
- In announcing his run for a full term, Ramos said he would “continue to work diligently to uphold the rule of law, increase access to justice and ensure equal justice in the court system, while treating everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve”
- Former Chief Judge Mary E. Triggiano praised his work for “reshaping and improving landlord‐tenant law in Milwaukee for the benefit of countless individuals and families”
- In summary: Raphael Ramos is a seasoned public service attorney turned judge, recognized for his work in housing law and tenant rights, now serving a full term on Milwaukee’s Branch 24 Circuit Court bench
Education
- J.D. from Marquette University and an A.B. from Drake University.
Additional information
- His term ends August 1, 2030.
- He was later elected in the April 2, 2024 general election to a full term, winning 98.9% of the vote.
- In these roles, he defended low‐income tenants in eviction court, supervised pro bono volunteers, and oversaw housing litigation and client services.
- Under his leadership, Legal Action of Wisconsin’s housing unit grew from one part‐time attorney to a team of eight attorneys and two paralegals.
- Ramos immigrated to the U.S. with his family at age two and is Wisconsin’s first Filipino judge.
- He has been endorsed by multiple judges from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Municipal Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera Notice
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom.
the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advanceWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Courtroom Equipment Control
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control.
Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be usedWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions.
The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Statewide
Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access.
Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Milwaukee County Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster
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View Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster ↗Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
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View Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗