Feb. 2, 2021 8:30a
(WGTD)---The wife of a prominent local defense attorney has been appointed Racine Circuit Court judge.
Kristin Cafferty will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael Piontek.
Cafferty is the wife of criminal defense attorney Pat Cafferty.
The appointment was made by Gov Evers. "During her 25 years as an attorney in Racine County, Kristin Cafferty has devoted her career to helping people of all walks of life," said Gov. Evers in a news release. 'I know that she will continue to do so from the bench, ensuring that all Wisconsinites are treated fairly before the law," he said.
Cafferty has been a partner with Habush, Habush & Rottier in Racine for 16 years.
Cafferty's term will end in 2022.
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