Judge Kelly J. Thimm - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Kelly J. Thimm is a judge for the Douglas County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He was elected to the bench in 2009, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Michael Lucci.

Over the course of his judicial career, Thimm has presided over the Douglas County Drug Treatment Court. He also sits on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee.

Thimm earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth in 1994. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1997) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (1997).

After graduating from law school, Thimm began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until his election to the bench.

His memberships have included the Superior Optimist Club and the Douglas County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Superior High School Mock Trial Program.

Raised in Superior, Wisconsin, Thimm attended Superior High School. He has three children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kelly J. Thimm

City of Superior vs. John Wayne Pfuhl

On March 3, 2024 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Dakota John Caddy

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Edward Ronald Wakefield Jr

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Traffic Forfeiture

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Nathaniel Eugene Schilling

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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City of Superior vs. Ian Richard Cuypers

On March 3, 2024 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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City of Superior vs. Antwan Lafabian Moore

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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City of Superior vs. John Wayne Pfuhl

On March 3, 2024 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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City of Superior vs. Jonathon R Zaccardi

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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City of Superior vs. Edward Ronald Wakefield Jr

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

State of Wisconsin vs. Trent Russell Bonneville

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Nicholas Stephen Tanko

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Kevin Matthew Dalbec

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Jamie Page Fields

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Ian Richard Cuypers

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Steven Wayne Mcdonald

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Jonathon R Zaccardi

On March 3, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Mar 03, 2024

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Mar 04, 2024

City of Superior vs. Chase Allen Michaud

On January 30, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jan 30, 2024

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Feb 25, 2024

City of Superior vs. Jacob David Melin

On January 30, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jan 30, 2024

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Feb 25, 2024

City of Superior vs. Chase Allen Michaud

On January 30, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jan 30, 2024

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Feb 25, 2024

City of Superior vs. Douglas Richard Scott Lewis

On January 2, 2024 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jan 02, 2024

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Mar 25, 2024

City of Superior vs. Alliana Lynn Benjamin

On January 2, 2024 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jan 02, 2024

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Mar 25, 2024

In RE the marriage of Janet Marie Hawkins and George Timothy Hawkins

On July 8, 2022 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jul 08, 2022

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Dismissal

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Family

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Family

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General Family

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Nov 27, 2023

City of Superior vs. Grace Kelly Russell

On July 8, 2022 a non-traffic ordinance violation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

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Jul 08, 2022

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Closed

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Nov 27, 2023

State of Wisconsin vs. James Walter Lamoreaux

On July 8, 2022 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Douglas County. Judge Thimm, Kelly J presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

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Dismissal

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Criminal Traffic

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 27, 2023

About

Kelly J. Thimm
Current Appointment Douglas County Circuit Court, Department 1 - Room 303	Douglas County Circuit Court, Department 1 - Room 303
Election/Appointment 2009 - Douglas County Circuit Court 2015 - Re-election 2021 - Re-election	2009 - Douglas County Circuit Court 2015 - Re-election 2021 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota, Duluth - 1994 J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School - 1996	Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota, Duluth - 1994 J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School - 1996