Mary Roth Burns appointed to Oneida County Circuit Court.

Byline: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF

Mary Roth Burns has been appointed to the Oneida County Circuit Court-Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Patrick O'Melia's retirement. Burns will complete a term ending July 31, 2023.

Burns worked for the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office from 2008 until August 2021. She then opened her own law practice in Rhinelander, representing clients in criminal and family matters. She also has experience working with the Vilas County/Lac du Flambeau Healing to Wellness Court and has been working to implement a treatment court in Oneida...