Sammer, Julie

MILWAUKEE · primary of 2 officesWisconsin

-13.6 pts vs national average

44.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge44.1%

MILWAUKEE50.7%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for MILWAUKEE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MINNEAPOLIS).

Total decisions

238

Fully favorable

38.7%

Partially favorable

5.5%

Denials

133

55.9%

Total dispositions

274

Dismissals

13.1%

Awards

105

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 38.7%Partially fav. 5.5%Denied 55.9%

FY2023

67.8%149 dec

FY2024

64.3%384 dec

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