Judge Jamie McClendon-Racine County

05/30/2026

Much needed banana cream pie custard from Adrian's Frozen Custard!

05/30/2026

It was great to be a part of the Inaugural Case High School Legacy 5K!

05/08/2026

I'm happy to end my week with 3 weddings and an adoption!

05/01/2026

Thank you University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Mock Trial Club for inviting us to speak about law school, being a lawyer, and becoming a judge.

(Yes, I'm always this dramatic)

04/28/2026

I was honored to swear in the new RUSD board members last night. If it wasn't for my public education and fabulous teachers I would have never had the opportunity to become a judge.

03/23/2026

I am so honored to have received the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers Rookie of the Year Award. I have loved my first year servicing our community as a Racine County Circuit Court Judge and look forward to many more years to come.

03/19/2026

I'm so proud to serve in the same branch as Judge Nancy Wheeler!

City of Racine Women’s History Month • Judge Nancy Wheeler

Nancy Wheeler made history as Racine County’s first female judge when she was appointed to the Circuit Court bench in 1989. A Racine native and graduate of J.I. Case High School, she earned degrees from Cottey College and the University of Wisconsin–Madison before receiving her law degree in 1977, at a time when very few women practiced law in Racine.

She began her career in the Racine County District Attorney’s Office before entering private practice with her father. In 1980, she became the first woman appointed as a Juvenile Court Commissioner in Racine County and later served as Deputy Family Court Commissioner.

Appointed to the bench by Governor Tommy Thompson, Wheeler served on the Racine County Circuit Court from 1989 to 1996, presiding over both juvenile and adult cases, including several high-profile matters that drew statewide attention. After leaving the bench, she served as assistant to Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Wheeler’s career helped expand opportunities for women in the legal profession and marked an important step forward for representation in Racine County’s judiciary.

Throughout Women’s History Month, the City of Racine is highlighting women whose dedication, courage, and leadership have helped build the Racine we know today. More stories to come.

03/06/2026

I keep seeing a bunch of CEOs eating burgers. What about judges eating a smoked pastrami from Dragon Pit BBQ? This was fabulous! Extra napkins are necessary!

02/25/2026

I'm so honored to have met future lawyer/judge Skylar and her mom, Corrina!

01/27/2026

Thank you, Dee Hutch, for creating gorgeous piece of artwork. I'm so honored to hang it behind my bench.