Judge Lena Taylor
Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 41
Judge Lena Taylor is an accomplished attorney, veteran lawmaker, and current Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge for Branch 41 in the State of Wisconsin. Across her impressive thirty-plus-year career in public service, she has transitioned from a dedicated public defender and private practice attorney to an influential Wisconsin State Legislator (2003–2024) – where she championed criminal justice reform, education, and economic equity – before being appointed to the bench by Governor Tony Evers in 2024 and after winning an election to a full term in April 2025.
During her time in the state capitol, Lena Taylor was known for her work on criminal justice reform, education, and economic equity, she held several high-profile committee positions, most notably chairing the Joint Committee on Finance, Judiciary, and vice-chairing of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Taylor restarted and chaired the Wisconsin Legislative Black and Hispanic Caucus. She founded the Wisconsin Black History Program, and Black Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
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