MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Brown County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge William Atkinson’s retirement, effective August 11, 2019. The new judge will complete a term ending June 30, 2020.

The application for this position can be found on the "Apply to Serve" page on Gov. Evers' website at evers.wi.gov. A completed "Judge or Justice" application must be sent to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on August 9, 2019.

Potential applicants with questions about the judicial selection process may contact the governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.