John E. McCormick

John E. McCormick (May 20, 1924 – November 26, 2010) was an American lawyer, jurist, and Democratic politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served nearly 30 years as a Wisconsin circuit court judge in Milwaukee County, from 1976 to 2005. He previously represented the southeast side of the city of Milwaukee for 11 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1961–1972), and served four years as county judge (1972–1976).

Biography

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, McCormick served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1951. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1960 and served six terms until he was appointed County Judge in Milwaukee County in 1972. He was elected to the Wisconsin Circuit Court in Milwaukee County in 1976, and was re-elected every six years until his retirement in 2004. At the time of his death, he was the longest-serving judge in Milwaukee County history.

Judge McCormick was married to Mary Jo Deppisch for 49 years. They had nine children. His wife preceded him in death.