Judge Michael P. Screnock: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Sauk County Circuit Court, Department Branch I

Appointed By: Gov. Scott K. Walker

Biography

Hon. Michael P. Screnock is a judge for the Sauk County Circuit Court in the Fifth Judicial District of Wisconsin. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Scott Walker in 2015.


Prior to his appointment, Screnock was an attorney at Michael Best & Friedrich, where he had practiced since 2007.


He began at the firm as a summer associate in 2006 while attending law school. While a law student, Screnock was also a judicial intern for the Hon. John Anderson in Bayfield County (2005) and a law clerk at Screnock & Screnock, Ltd. (2004 to 2006).


He received a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990) and an M.B.A. in urban economic development from Eastern College (1992). Screnock went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2006.


He was admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2007), the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.


Before pursuing his legal career, Screnock worked as the city administrator of Washburn and finance director of Ashland in Wisconsin. In 2018, he made a bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, though he was defeated in the general election.


Screnock was born in Wautoma, Wisconsin, and raised in Baraboo, where he attended Baraboo High School. He and his wife, Karen, have three grown children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael P. Screnock

On April 11, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 5, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 2, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 2, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 1, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 1, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal Traffic

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a criminal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sauk County. Judge Screnock, Michael P. presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Sauk County

County

Sauk County, WI

Category

Criminal

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

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