Thomas Michael Hruz is an American lawyer and jurist, serving as a judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the Wausau-based District III.
12 Facts About Thomas Hruz
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Thomas Hruz was appointed in 2014 by former Governor Scott Walker.
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At the firm, Thomas Hruz was a leader in their appellate practice.
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Thomas Hruz was recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in the appellate practice and an "Up and Coming" attorney by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
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In volunteer positions, Thomas Hruz has participated in expanding access to the civil justice system for people of limited means.
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Thomas Hruz has been an active member of several legal professional associations.
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Thomas Hruz is a member of the Thomas E Fairchild Inn of Court, the Hon.
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Thomas Hruz's appointment was strongly endorsed by colleagues at the Marquette Law School and his former boss, Justice Prosser.
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Thomas Hruz's term began August 1,2014, and he was elected to a full six-year term without opposition in 2016.
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Thomas Hruz was one of three finalists considered by Governor Walker to replace Justice Prosser, who retired in 2016, but the selection ultimately went to Daniel Kelly, a longtime member of Governor Walker's legal team.
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Since August 2023, Thomas Hruz is a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, which investigates allegations of misconduct or impairment in the Wisconsin judiciary.
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Thomas Hruz has been a board member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Greater Milwaukee.