Krista G. LaFave
WAUWATOSA MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Re-elect Judge Krista LaFave on April 6, 2026
I'm running for re-election as Wauwatosa's Municipal Court Judge because I care about the future of Wauwatosa. I care deeply about the safety of our community and ensuring justice at the municipal court level. Over the past 3 years, I have made signifcant changes to the Court, and I am constantly reviewing our procedures for places for improvement. I hope to continue this work into the future and ask the residents of Wauwatosa to re-elect me on April 6, 2026.
I look forward to earning your support!
Krista LaFave
Why I'm Running
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I care about the future of Wauwatosa and ensuring equal access to justice and resources for our community.
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My background as a litigator and working in a number of courts brings a unique set of qualifications and skills to deciding issues. Learn more about Why Vote for Krista.
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From the outset, I committed to running a positive campaign based on the issues that are relevant to Wauwatosa's municipal court and my own background and experience. Learn more about my campaign here.
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For more information on my background, see About Krista.
What is the municipal court? Is it a court to handle criminal cases in Wauwatosa?
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Municipal courts were created by statute and ordinance to handle civil violations of certain statutes and ordinances. As of 2021, approximately 85% of the cases are traffic. The municipal court does not hear criminal cases, only civil cases. The Court also hears juvenile cases (defined as ages 12-17). This is an opportunity to intervene and assist a juvenile who may be struggling, with the goal of changed behavior.