Theresa Villar
For Racine County Circuit Court Judge
With a broad legal background and diverse and varied life experience, built on a foundation of integrity and service, I ask for your support in the upcoming Spring 2024 election. It would be a great honor and privilege to serve the Racine community as a circuit court judge.
A Broad and Diverse Background
Teacher
The first half of my career was spent as a high-school math teacher and campus minister in Cleveland, OH, and Clearwater, FL, helping to prepare young men and women for their future.
Legal Advocate
After graduating from Marquette University law School, my first job was at Legal Action of Wisconsin, in Racine, representing domestic abuse survivors in family and child custody cases, and assisting individuals who were unable to afford an attorney for civil cases
Guardian ad Litem
Having worked with GALs as a foster parent, I welcomed the opportunity to practice as a GAL, advocating for the best interests of children in family cases, child welfare cases, termination of parental rights cases and guardianships, as well as advocating for adults and seniors with impairments.
A.D.A.
For over six years, I have worked in the District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting ChIPS (Children in Need of Protective Services), TPR (Termination of Parental RIghts) and misdemeanor cases for Racine County.
Dedicated to Service, Driven by Integrity
My Values and Vision
- Integrity first. My journey as an attorney has been steered by a commitment to transparency, honesty and ethics. It’s not just a value—it’s a way of life.
- Promise of fairness. Every individual deserves an impartial hearing and to be heard. I’m dedicated to ensuring that each case is approached with an even hand, where everyone feels seen and heard.
- Respect for all. Every person, irrespective of background or circumstance, has the right to be treated with respect. This tenet has been central to my interactions my entire life, and I pledge to continue championing it.
- Reverence for the law. Our laws aren’t mere statutes; they safeguard our shared rights and duties. My decisions, grounded in a deep reverence for the law, aim to reflect its true spirit, ensuring justice, order and community well-being.
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News & Views
Why I Want to Serve Racine County as Judge
As I have throughout my life, I will act with integrity. I will be fair, impartial and unbiased, and not bow to pressure from special interest groups, from people with money, or with high powered attorneys. I will uphold the rule of law, recognizing that no one is above the law. I will not be an activist judge with an agenda. I will be impartial and objective, protecting the rights of all parties, and protecting vulnerable populations.
Trauma in the Court System: How Trauma is a Frequent Factor in Court Cases
One of the challenges of being a judge is to treat every individual with dignity and compassion, while still holding them accountable for their actions. Judges are tasked with protecting all parties’ rights, treating all parties with dignity and compassion, ensuring that all voices are heard, holding those responsible for their actions, and protecting the vulnerable.
Theresa Villar Announces Campaign for Racine County Circuit Court Judge
Attorney Theresa Villar has announced her candidacy for Racine County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 3, following Judge Maureen Martinez’s decision to step down from her seat on the court.
Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time. No one learns more about a problem than the person at the bottom.
– Justice Sandra Day O’Connor