What court does it start in???

Municipal Court

Last night Steven received an underage drinking citation. The party was at Red Arrow Park.

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

Michael is charged with breaking and entering in Manitowoc County

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Mr. H isn’t satisfied with the outcome of his circuit court case which started in Brown County; he thinks the judge was biased; he’s seeking justice at a higher court

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

My ex-husband hasn’t paid child support in 6 months

Federal District Court

Mary decided she really was mad at the government and their new dollar coins. She is suing the government to have “In God We Trust put back on the coins”.

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

John and his wife Jane file for divorce. They live in the town of Manitowoc Rapids

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Melanie’s case started in Manitowoc County, and has been reviewed by the court of appeals. This is the last chance I have for justice!

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

Sally is arrested for DWI – it’s her 6th offense

Municipal Court

Ezmarelda got a ticket for underage drinking in the city of Manitowoc

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

Mr. Smith sues Mr. Holden over a contract dispute. Both parties live in Manitowoc County.

Federal District Court

Mr. Greene sues a business partner for $100,000; Mr. Greene lives in Wisconsin, the partner in Michigan

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

The Cornell family are adopting a child

Wisconsin Supreme Court

A review of a decision of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District IV

Federal District Court

I sued the University of Washington over discrimination under Federal Title IX

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

I kill my husband by poisoning his mountain dew. We live in Manitowoc County

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

Thomas W. is charged with felony sexual assault; the crime was committed in Manitowoc County.

Federal Court of Appeals

My brother sued his business partner for trademark infringement; he lost, but he wants another court to review the matters of the case. His lawyers filed the papers to have a higher court consider the case

U.S. Supreme Court

I sued the University of Texas over discrimination – I claim my 14th amendment rights were violated; I initially won my but on appeal, the decision was overturned. I’m going to seek justice one more time.

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Cases for final consideration in the State Court System

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Cases that have been heard in State Circuit Court and are here for review or reconsideration

Federal Court of Appeals

Cases that have been heard in Federal District Court and are reviewed or reconsidered

Federal District Court

Criminal and civil cases that deal with a federal law, or raise a question related to constitutional rights

Municipal Court

Ordinance Violations

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

All criminal and civil cases that originate in Manitowoc County

U.S. Supreme Court

Cases for final consideration in the Federal Court System OR any case the court chooses to hear